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86shorty · 07-02-2013, 01:22 PM

Hey guys. Just looking at some options I have at replacing the cracked cluster bezel. The whole cluster needs wiring work. I thought about gutting the plastic white housing as half my guages are after market and the stock printed wiring paper is crap. None of my stock dash lights work so I figured I may just put in aftermarket everything. As for the bezel itself..is there a flat one that would be easier to mount aftermarket guages too?
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77c10 · 07-02-2013, 03:46 PM

When I bought my truck the gauges looked like this...

Now they look like this...

motornut · 07-02-2013, 03:51 PM

not sure where it was from but I've seen a totally flat one with no holes
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Rich84 · 07-02-2013, 04:00 PM

Ya...I've seen that too.. Can't remember where though.

I think it was crazy $$$$ which is why I forgot it...LOL

77c10 · 07-02-2013, 04:06 PM

There are bezels on Ebay that you drill your own holes in.

andrewmp6 · 07-03-2013, 02:25 AM

If you want something ready to use http://www.classicdash.com/shopping/...rilled-Panels/

86shorty · 07-03-2013, 09:42 AM

77c10 I like the looks of the top dash. Looks clean cut. I did check out the website. I like what they have goin. Maybe after I save a few $$ then I can get one and a new speedometer and tach. The only two that haven't been replaced. Seeing as how those lights don't work anyways..makes for night driving a pain. Cant see how fast I'm goin! Ill have to go back and check to see if the dashes have all the factory holes like for my blinkers and what not. Has other guys also thought about taking the same route and gutted the inside of their dash bezel? Also..when it comes to speedometer..should I find one that will use the manualcable or a different setup?
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86shorty · 07-03-2013, 09:52 AM

And to add a thought..77c10 on the bottom pic..I can find a great stock wood grain bezel that matches my dash in great condition. How hard was it to get your guages to sit IN and not ON the dash if you get me.
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tex_waco_usmc · 07-03-2013, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 77c10

When I bought my truck the gauges looked like this...

Now they look like this...

Where did you get that dash or if you built it... uhm... want to build another??? LOL That new dash looks awesome!

Jonboy · 07-03-2013, 10:07 AM

Jeff at www.73-87.com (you do have that site bookmarked, right?) can build you one. He goes by bigblock73 here.

tex_waco_usmc · 07-03-2013, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonboy

Jeff at www.73-87.com (you do have that site bookmarked, right?) can build you one. He goes by bigblock73 here.

I just sent him an email! Thanks!

86shorty · 07-03-2013, 09:18 PM

Does he also do the flat style as in the top pic?
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77c10 · 07-04-2013, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 86shorty

Does he also do the flat style as in the top pic?
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He did my current dash and did a wonderful job. As far as the 1st pic, the previous owner of my truck did that. It is nothing more than a street sign that was cut to fit and had holes drilled in it.

arrover · 07-04-2013, 09:47 AM

77c10, I love your new dash. Looks great! The blank (or drilled) dash panels are made by Classic Dash: http://www.classicdash.com/shopping/...rilled-Panels/ . I think the older versions didn't have any tilt to the gauges and people said they were hard to read. It looks like the newer versions have tilted gauges. There pretty expensive though....

77c10 · 07-04-2013, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by arrover

77c10, I love your new dash. Looks great! The blank (or drilled) dash panels are made by Classic Dash: http://www.classicdash.com/shopping/...rilled-Panels/ . I think the older versions didn't have any tilt to the gauges and people said they were hard to read. It looks like the newer versions have tilted gauges. There pretty expensive though....

Thanks! I am very proud of it.

07-02-2013, 01:22 PM	#1
86shorty Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Springfield Missouri Posts: 63	Instrument Cluster Options Hey guys. Just looking at some options I have at replacing the cracked cluster bezel. The whole cluster needs wiring work. I thought about gutting the plastic white housing as half my guages are after market and the stock printed wiring paper is crap. None of my stock dash lights work so I figured I may just put in aftermarket everything. As for the bezel itself..is there a flat one that would be easier to mount aftermarket guages too? Posted via Mobile Device

07-02-2013, 03:46 PM	#2
77c10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gallatin, TN Posts: 782	Re: Instrument Cluster Options When I bought my truck the gauges looked like this... Now they look like this... __________________ 77 C10, 6.0LS/4L80E, 3:73 12 bolt. Boss 338's 20" x 10" w/ 285/50/20 rear. 20" x 8.5" w/ 245/40/20 front. Vintage Air. Full Autometer gauges recessed in factory bezel (Thanks bigblock73!) Gm Storm Grey Metallic paint "Cool ain't ever cheap and cheap ain't ever cool"

07-02-2013, 03:51 PM	#3
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Instrument Cluster Options not sure where it was from but I've seen a totally flat one with no holes Posted via Mobile Device __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

07-02-2013, 04:00 PM	#4
Rich84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodbury, Ct. Posts: 1,674	Re: Instrument Cluster Options Ya...I've seen that too.. Can't remember where though. I think it was crazy $$$$ which is why I forgot it...LOL

07-02-2013, 04:06 PM	#5
77c10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gallatin, TN Posts: 782	Re: Instrument Cluster Options There are bezels on Ebay that you drill your own holes in. __________________ 77 C10, 6.0LS/4L80E, 3:73 12 bolt. Boss 338's 20" x 10" w/ 285/50/20 rear. 20" x 8.5" w/ 245/40/20 front. Vintage Air. Full Autometer gauges recessed in factory bezel (Thanks bigblock73!) Gm Storm Grey Metallic paint "Cool ain't ever cheap and cheap ain't ever cool"

07-03-2013, 02:25 AM	#6
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Instrument Cluster Options If you want something ready to use http://www.classicdash.com/shopping/...rilled-Panels/

07-03-2013, 09:42 AM	#7
86shorty Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Springfield Missouri Posts: 63	Re: Instrument Cluster Options 77c10 I like the looks of the top dash. Looks clean cut. I did check out the website. I like what they have goin. Maybe after I save a few $$ then I can get one and a new speedometer and tach. The only two that haven't been replaced. Seeing as how those lights don't work anyways..makes for night driving a pain. Cant see how fast I'm goin! Ill have to go back and check to see if the dashes have all the factory holes like for my blinkers and what not. Has other guys also thought about taking the same route and gutted the inside of their dash bezel? Also..when it comes to speedometer..should I find one that will use the manualcable or a different setup? Posted via Mobile Device

07-03-2013, 09:52 AM	#8
86shorty Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Springfield Missouri Posts: 63	Re: Instrument Cluster Options And to add a thought..77c10 on the bottom pic..I can find a great stock wood grain bezel that matches my dash in great condition. How hard was it to get your guages to sit IN and not ON the dash if you get me. Posted via Mobile Device

07-03-2013, 10:07 AM	#10
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Instrument Cluster Options Jeff at www.73-87.com (you do have that site bookmarked, right?) can build you one. He goes by bigblock73 here. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

07-03-2013, 09:18 PM	#12
86shorty Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Springfield Missouri Posts: 63	Re: Instrument Cluster Options Does he also do the flat style as in the top pic? Posted via Mobile Device

07-04-2013, 09:47 AM	#14
arrover Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 291	Re: Instrument Cluster Options 77c10, I love your new dash. Looks great! The blank (or drilled) dash panels are made by Classic Dash: http://www.classicdash.com/shopping/...rilled-Panels/ . I think the older versions didn't have any tilt to the gauges and people said they were hard to read. It looks like the newer versions have tilted gauges. There pretty expensive though.... __________________ 1982 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 - "River Truck" build thread 1973-1987(91) Chevy/GMC How-To Videos



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