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Slow Build · 03-12-2010, 12:54 AM

Quick question since we're on the subject of gauges. Other than the 5 screws on the front, what else needs to be done to get the gauges out? Found one at a junkyard and it wouldn't budge after removing the screws and I didn't want to stick my hands into the spiderwebs to feel around the back and didn't want to put my head on the gross carpet to be able to see the back.

daverod · 03-12-2010, 12:59 AM

I'm not sure how to do it just type it in on your search thing. It in the tech section.http://rmcavoy.freeshell.org/ Damn I'm good. Ok it was really easy.

All this talk almost makes me want to finish mine. Maybe this weekend. The main reason I swapped was so I could put in a tech. Then I switched to a hei And I'm not sure how to hook it up.

protrash64 · 03-12-2010, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Slow Build

Quick question since we're on the subject of gauges. Other than the 5 screws on the front, what else needs to be done to get the gauges out? Found one at a junkyard and it wouldn't budge after removing the screws and I didn't want to stick my hands into the spiderwebs to feel around the back and didn't want to put my head on the gross carpet to be able to see the back.

Also need to remove the speedo cable and the oil line going to the gauge. Probably some electric harness, too.

Slow Build · 03-12-2010, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by protrash64

Also need to remove the speedo cable and the oil line going to the gauge. Probably some electric harness, too.

I figured that I could deal with that stuff once I pulled the gauges out of the dash a little, but with the screws out the gauges are still solidly held in the dash. I can't even pry them out a little bit with a screwdriver.

Sorry for the thread-jacking

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protrash64 · 03-12-2010, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Slow Build

I figured that I could deal with that stuff once I pulled the gauges out of the dash a little, but with the screws out the gauges are still solidly held in the dash. I can't even pry them out a little bit with a screwdriver.

Sorry for the thread-jacking

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I wonder if it's rusted on??? I would think that it would have some give.

daverod · 03-12-2010, 01:37 AM

Next time take a BFH with you.

I'm pretty sure just the screws hold it in. It comes out towards you.

Slow Build · 03-12-2010, 01:58 AM

I think part of my problem is the ignition switch. Not stock and I can't get it completely out (thread issues) but I can't really move the gauges enough for that to even be issue yet. Before the BFH comes out of my tool bag I'll have to resort to laying on the gross carpet and get a good look at the back.

Sorry for the interuption.

Now back to your previously scheduled thread.

03-12-2010, 12:54 AM	#1
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: swap 64 gauges to 66 what is needed? Quick question since we're on the subject of gauges. Other than the 5 screws on the front, what else needs to be done to get the gauges out? Found one at a junkyard and it wouldn't budge after removing the screws and I didn't want to stick my hands into the spiderwebs to feel around the back and didn't want to put my head on the gross carpet to be able to see the back. __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.

03-12-2010, 12:59 AM	#2
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: swap 64 gauges to 66 what is needed? I'm not sure how to do it just type it in on your search thing. It in the tech section.http://rmcavoy.freeshell.org/ Damn I'm good. Ok it was really easy. All this talk almost makes me want to finish mine. Maybe this weekend. The main reason I swapped was so I could put in a tech. Then I switched to a hei And I'm not sure how to hook it up. __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it" Last edited by daverod; 03-12-2010 at 01:04 AM.

03-12-2010, 01:37 AM	#6
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: swap 64 gauges to 66 what is needed? Next time take a BFH with you. I'm pretty sure just the screws hold it in. It comes out towards you. __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it"

03-12-2010, 01:58 AM	#7
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: swap 64 gauges to 66 what is needed? I think part of my problem is the ignition switch. Not stock and I can't get it completely out (thread issues) but I can't really move the gauges enough for that to even be issue yet. Before the BFH comes out of my tool bag I'll have to resort to laying on the gross carpet and get a good look at the back. Sorry for the interuption. Now back to your previously scheduled thread. __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.



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