GMC cluster question - body color always? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**lks dcvn** · 05-04-2020, 12:11 PM

I see a lot of GMC trucks that have the dash cluster the same as the body color - did 70-72 Jimmys follow that same approach?

I have a 70 GMC Jimmy and wasn't sure if the cluster (full gauge set) would have been body color or the standard black/chrome.

**DeadheadNM** · 05-04-2020, 01:02 PM

Great question. I don't recall seeing any Jimmy cluster bezels other than black nor a contrasting gb door color. Pickups definitely. Would like to know more. There are photos here of a survivor white 71 Blazer that had what very likely was a contrasting blue gb door matching the interior.

68panelman · 05-07-2020, 08:52 AM

It is a great question. The 70 jimmy I owned had the standard black faced gauge, I also parted two jimmies in the early nineties, they too were black faced gauges. Maybe brochures will have some pictures?

**jaros44sr** · 05-07-2020, 10:33 AM

My 72 had/has a body color glove box with black gauge cluster, but that being said, who knows what the PO did before me in 50 years

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 05-10-2020, 09:14 PM

My '71 Jimmy has a black faced dash. Doubt if the PO messed with it. He did have the interior and exterior repainted in Maui Blue [medium metallic blue]. Original color was Copper.

**lks dcvn** · 05-11-2020, 01:17 PM

Maybe I should ask if anybody has a Jimmy that has a painted dash face...might have only been a truck option.

**TBONE1964** · 05-13-2020, 12:15 PM

Very good question.

The best hope is someone with a un molested Jimmy will chime in.

I curious about this. We do color match for GMC trucks if requested. Never had any request for Jimmy cluster work to date.

Not hugely common but to the owner, I’m
sure it would be good information.

Nothing on SPID or build sheet shows this.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 05-14-2020, 08:42 PM

Here's the stock India Black w/chrome trim gauge cluster in my '71 Jimmy.
Although the PO had the exterior and interior painted ''Maui Blue'' over the original Copper, he did not mess with the trim which was black.
Black Dash. Black Steering Wheel and Column. Black Visors. Black deluxe vinyl door panels, Arm Rests, and Rear Side Panels. Center Console was missing, but I got a black GMC one. Dash Pad was shot, I replaced with a medium blue one.

**DaHos** · 05-19-2020, 09:00 AM

Both of My original 2wd Jimmys (72) are both black bezels and body color gbd.

05-04-2020, 12:11 PM	#1
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	GMC cluster question - body color always? I see a lot of GMC trucks that have the dash cluster the same as the body color - did 70-72 Jimmys follow that same approach? I have a 70 GMC Jimmy and wasn't sure if the cluster (full gauge set) would have been body color or the standard black/chrome.

05-04-2020, 01:02 PM	#2
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,443	Re: GMC cluster question - body color always? Great question. I don't recall seeing any Jimmy cluster bezels other than black nor a contrasting gb door color. Pickups definitely. Would like to know more. There are photos here of a survivor white 71 Blazer that had what very likely was a contrasting blue gb door matching the interior. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

05-07-2020, 08:52 AM	#3
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,456	Re: GMC cluster question - body color always? It is a great question. The 70 jimmy I owned had the standard black faced gauge, I also parted two jimmies in the early nineties, they too were black faced gauges. Maybe brochures will have some pictures?

05-07-2020, 10:33 AM	#4
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,761	Re: GMC cluster question - body color always? My 72 had/has a body color glove box with black gauge cluster, but that being said, who knows what the PO did before me in 50 years __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

05-10-2020, 09:14 PM	#5
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,502	Re: GMC cluster question - body color always? My '71 Jimmy has a black faced dash. Doubt if the PO messed with it. He did have the interior and exterior repainted in Maui Blue [medium metallic blue]. Original color was Copper. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

05-11-2020, 01:17 PM	#6
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: GMC cluster question - body color always? Maybe I should ask if anybody has a Jimmy that has a painted dash face...might have only been a truck option.

05-13-2020, 12:15 PM	#7
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: GMC cluster question - body color always? Very good question. The best hope is someone with a un molested Jimmy will chime in. I curious about this. We do color match for GMC trucks if requested. Never had any request for Jimmy cluster work to date. Not hugely common but to the owner, I’m sure it would be good information. Nothing on SPID or build sheet shows this. __________________ Contact me on all of your gauge cluster needs. I specialize in restoration, repair and parts sales for 67-72 Chevy and GMC trucks. email me at tbonegarris@yahoo.com I am also a dealer for Counterpart for gauge cluster parts only. Also see my facebook page, CG&C

05-14-2020, 08:42 PM	#8
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,502	Re: GMC cluster question - body color always? Here's the stock India Black w/chrome trim gauge cluster in my '71 Jimmy. Although the PO had the exterior and interior painted ''Maui Blue'' over the original Copper, he did not mess with the trim which was black. Black Dash. Black Steering Wheel and Column. Black Visors. Black deluxe vinyl door panels, Arm Rests, and Rear Side Panels. Center Console was missing, but I got a black GMC one. Dash Pad was shot, I replaced with a medium blue one. Attached Images __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not. Last edited by '68OrangeSunshine; 05-14-2020 at 10:45 PM.

05-19-2020, 09:00 AM	#9
DaHos Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Owosso, Michigan Posts: 2,859	Re: GMC cluster question - body color always? Both of My original 2wd Jimmys (72) are both black bezels and body color gbd. __________________ 1967 C10 SWB Owner - Rustbelt Restorations



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