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BardonRedDeath · 04-16-2011, 07:59 PM

I now have a 3 hole cluster and wanted something nicer looking. I got a 7 hole cluster from a guy and the plug in the back is different(missing the middle wire on the bottom five on bottom six on top) is there an easy way to fix this or am I screwed?

Help me!!!!! Thanks
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BardonRedDeath · 04-16-2011, 08:48 PM

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bigguy69 · 04-16-2011, 09:10 PM

i belive you have to rewire the plug. there should be a wiring diagram on gmcpauls website on what you need to change.

BardonRedDeath · 04-16-2011, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bigguy69

i belive you have to rewire the plug. there should be a wiring diagram on gmcpauls website on what you need to change.

Link to this? Can you only rewire the plug?
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Longhorn Man · 04-16-2011, 09:24 PM

here's a link to the electrical FAQ section. It's covered in there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=345919
DO NOT try to just plug it in, and be VERY happy you didn't. I did years ago, and the end result sucked big time. My buddy was there and was laying in the dirt laughing when he saw the fuel guage sping a couple laps around before crapping out in a puff of smoke.

BardonRedDeath · 04-16-2011, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

here's a link to the electrical FAQ section. It's covered in there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=345919
DO NOT try to just plug it in, and be VERY happy you didn't. I did years ago, and the end result sucked big time. My buddy was there and was laying in the dirt laughing when he saw the fuel guage sping a couple laps around before crapping out in a puff of smoke.

I already did plug it in that didn't happen! Lol Ty for the link
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Longhorn Man · 04-16-2011, 09:40 PM

did you turn the key?
You may have already damaged some things.

BardonRedDeath · 04-16-2011, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

did you turn the key?
You may have already damaged some things.

Yes it just acted like it had no power, nothing is burnt or anything I guess I will see once I change this wiring

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VA72C10 · 04-16-2011, 11:18 PM

Thanks for that link. I was thinking of this the other day when someone else asked me. Now I can save it for future ???'s

BardonRedDeath · 04-17-2011, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

did you turn the key?
You may have already damaged some things.

It works!!!! Lights are still goofy I think it is a bad ground ..... Now how to track it down

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Longhorn Man · 04-17-2011, 11:55 PM

whats goofy about the lights? Is the panel installed in the dash or just sitting in the hole? Does the fuel guage work?

BardonRedDeath · 04-18-2011, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

whats goofy about the lights? Is the panel installed in the dash or just sitting in the hole? Does the fuel guage work?

The fuel gauge works however when you turn the lights on my fuel gauge drops my brights indicator is always on I'm going to try installing a new switch hopefully this fixes it and yes I have it installed
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04-16-2011, 07:59 PM	#1
BardonRedDeath Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: rapid city SD Posts: 28	Instrument panel whoAhs HELP I now have a 3 hole cluster and wanted something nicer looking. I got a 7 hole cluster from a guy and the plug in the back is different(missing the middle wire on the bottom five on bottom six on top) is there an easy way to fix this or am I screwed? Help me!!!!! Thanks Posted via Mobile Device

04-16-2011, 08:48 PM	#2
BardonRedDeath Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: rapid city SD Posts: 28	Re: Instrument panel whoAhs HELP Tttttttttttt Posted via Mobile Device

04-16-2011, 09:10 PM	#3
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: Instrument panel whoAhs HELP i belive you have to rewire the plug. there should be a wiring diagram on gmcpauls website on what you need to change. __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67

04-16-2011, 09:24 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Instrument panel whoAhs HELP here's a link to the electrical FAQ section. It's covered in there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=345919 DO NOT try to just plug it in, and be VERY happy you didn't. I did years ago, and the end result sucked big time. My buddy was there and was laying in the dirt laughing when he saw the fuel guage sping a couple laps around before crapping out in a puff of smoke.

04-16-2011, 09:40 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Instrument panel whoAhs HELP did you turn the key? You may have already damaged some things.

04-16-2011, 11:18 PM	#9
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Instrument panel whoAhs HELP Thanks for that link. I was thinking of this the other day when someone else asked me. Now I can save it for future ???'s __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

04-17-2011, 11:55 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Instrument panel whoAhs HELP whats goofy about the lights? Is the panel installed in the dash or just sitting in the hole? Does the fuel guage work? Last edited by Longhorn Man; 04-17-2011 at 11:55 PM.



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