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WPPT · 02-05-2017, 10:56 AM

Looking to put a new instrument cluster in my sons k10. Any advice or suggestions? Looked at LMC, Intellitronix, DakotaDigital. Present one very rough.

72_swb · 02-05-2017, 11:08 AM

I bought mine from brothers so I could do my own gauge selections. I like it.

firedemon · 02-05-2017, 11:10 AM

if all the gauges work they're not hard to restore yourself just changing the glass and outside cover make a huge difference and not a lot of money compared to the digital alternatives

Andy4639 · 02-05-2017, 11:17 AM

I just pulled the cluster out of my Ramp truck and cleaned it good and painted the needles and reset the mileage to 00000!
Made a world of difference.
Before and after.

JMD · 02-05-2017, 02:32 PM

I can't say enough good things about Dakota Digital. Very easy to wire, pretty much plug and play for my application. Tons of features, it's expandable, and the instructions are well written. Pricey, but worth it.

Myoldtruck · 02-05-2017, 03:36 PM

I redid my stock gauge cluster to look stock with four new lower guages.
I added a modified late model bmw dash clock, I installed a battery movement from a hobby shop, and made up the glass cover for it from a sheet of plastic from the hobby shop also.

I left the stock dash lower glass in place that shows, battery, temp and oil. I used autometer autogage 2-1/16" gauges. You can see the voltage guage in the place of the stock amp gauge. The autogages your going to have to remove their stock glass fronts, and repaint the needles orange and paint black over top of the autometer words on the guage. I added a vacume gauge in the spot next to the oil gauge.

WPPT · 02-06-2017, 06:03 PM

JMD -
Thanks for the pic. Looks great and glad to hear about the instructions!

notsolo · 02-06-2017, 06:31 PM

Intellitronics is a crap shoot, you might get a good 1... if not you have wasted a bunch of time. And are no closer to nice gauges that work.

demian5 · 02-06-2017, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

I just pulled the cluster out of my Ramp truck and cleaned it good and painted the needles and reset the mileage to 00000!
Made a world of difference.
Before and after.

Note to self, check for the "not original mileage" sticker in the door jamb when buying anything from this guy

Andy4639 · 02-06-2017, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by demian5

Note to self, check for the "not original mileage" sticker in the door jamb when buying anything from this guy

I would bet on all of them not being orignal mileage! I don't care who say's they are.

hdff · 02-06-2017, 09:31 PM

Unless it is a very custom truck I prefer the stock gauges, that's just my opinion

Andy4639 · 02-07-2017, 07:24 AM

I took a nice cluster out of the ramp truck and installed a cluster with Tach. I'm keeping the old school look on the Ramp Rat.

The one I took out.

The new one with tach:

WPPT · 02-07-2017, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notsolo

Intellitronics is a crap shoot, you might get a good 1... if not you have wasted a bunch of time. And are no closer to nice gauges that work.

Thanks for that. Not wanting to have to do this again!

WPPT · 02-07-2017, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy4639

I took a nice cluster out of the ramp truck and installed a cluster with Tach. I'm keeping the old school look on the Ramp Rat.

The one I took out.

The new one with tach:

Thanks. I do not disagree. Saw you use the GPS speedometer on your 71. How do you like that?

Andy4639 · 02-07-2017, 08:15 AM

Quote:

WPPT,
Thanks. I do not disagree. Saw you use the GPS speedometer on your 71. How do you like that?

I love the GPS in my 71.

WPPT · 02-07-2017, 08:48 AM

Andy4639 - Did it fit with the stock bezel in your truck?

jsera · 02-07-2017, 09:33 AM

I haven't installed mine yet as Im still finishing the wiring, but the New Vintage USA gauges from LMC are gorgeous! They did an awesome job replicating the factory look!

Andy4639 · 02-07-2017, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WPPT

Andy4639 - Did it fit with the stock bezel in your truck?

It's smaller I had to cut the inner panel to make it work.

WPPT · 02-07-2017, 02:17 PM

Looks great! Nicely done.

02-05-2017, 10:56 AM	#1
WPPT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 15	Instrument Cluster Looking to put a new instrument cluster in my sons k10. Any advice or suggestions? Looked at LMC, Intellitronix, DakotaDigital. Present one very rough. __________________ 1972 K10 w/350 & 6" lift

02-05-2017, 11:08 AM	#2
72_swb Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: dallas area Posts: 221	Re: Instrument Cluster I bought mine from brothers so I could do my own gauge selections. I like it. Attached Images __________________ 69 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=727311

02-05-2017, 11:10 AM	#3
firedemon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: @ Posts: 890	Re: Instrument Cluster if all the gauges work they're not hard to restore yourself just changing the glass and outside cover make a huge difference and not a lot of money compared to the digital alternatives

02-05-2017, 11:17 AM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Instrument Cluster I just pulled the cluster out of my Ramp truck and cleaned it good and painted the needles and reset the mileage to 00000! Made a world of difference. Before and after. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-05-2017, 02:32 PM	#5
JMD Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Grand Rapids Michigan Posts: 291	Re: Instrument Cluster I can't say enough good things about Dakota Digital. Very easy to wire, pretty much plug and play for my application. Tons of features, it's expandable, and the instructions are well written. Pricey, but worth it. Attached Images __________________ My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post7439296

02-05-2017, 03:36 PM	#6
Myoldtruck Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Mohnton pa. Posts: 208	Re: Instrument Cluster I redid my stock gauge cluster to look stock with four new lower guages. I added a modified late model bmw dash clock, I installed a battery movement from a hobby shop, and made up the glass cover for it from a sheet of plastic from the hobby shop also. I left the stock dash lower glass in place that shows, battery, temp and oil. I used autometer autogage 2-1/16" gauges. You can see the voltage guage in the place of the stock amp gauge. The autogages your going to have to remove their stock glass fronts, and repaint the needles orange and paint black over top of the autometer words on the guage. I added a vacume gauge in the spot next to the oil gauge. Attached Images

02-06-2017, 06:03 PM	#7
WPPT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 15	Re: Instrument Cluster JMD - Thanks for the pic. Looks great and glad to hear about the instructions! __________________ 1972 K10 w/350 & 6" lift

02-06-2017, 06:31 PM	#8
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,461	Re: Instrument Cluster Intellitronics is a crap shoot, you might get a good 1... if not you have wasted a bunch of time. And are no closer to nice gauges that work. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

02-06-2017, 09:31 PM	#11
hdff Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: pasadena,TEXAS Posts: 880	Re: Instrument Cluster Unless it is a very custom truck I prefer the stock gauges, that's just my opinion __________________ 1971 Cheyenne SWB 402BB, 700R4, 3.73 posi, PS, PB, A/C, Tilt, Tach "Wanda" Don't argue with idiots, People watching may not be able to tell the difference... There's someone in my head........But it's not me...... cheap tricks thread great info here!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

02-07-2017, 07:24 AM	#12
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Instrument Cluster I took a nice cluster out of the ramp truck and installed a cluster with Tach. I'm keeping the old school look on the Ramp Rat. The one I took out. The new one with tach: __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-07-2017, 08:48 AM	#16
WPPT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 15	Re: Instrument Cluster Andy4639 - Did it fit with the stock bezel in your truck? __________________ 1972 K10 w/350 & 6" lift

02-07-2017, 09:33 AM	#17
jsera Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 165	Re: Instrument Cluster I haven't installed mine yet as Im still finishing the wiring, but the New Vintage USA gauges from LMC are gorgeous! They did an awesome job replicating the factory look!

02-07-2017, 02:17 PM	#19
WPPT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 15	Re: Instrument Cluster Looks great! Nicely done. __________________ 1972 K10 w/350 & 6" lift



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