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Old 12-08-2009, 04:19 PM   #1
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gauge cluster

How do you remove the stock gauge cluster out of a '65. Im removed all of the surrounding screws from the bezel and removed the light switch, ignition, etc., but I am still only able to get one side to pull out. I have completed all of the new wiring except for the gauges and I find it would be easier if I just removed them.

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Old 12-08-2009, 04:42 PM   #2
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Re: gauge cluster

you have to squeeze your arm up the back and undo the speedo and if its full guage the oil line
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Old 12-08-2009, 05:48 PM   #3
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Re: gauge cluster

I removed the speedo cable and the oil line. Ive felt up around the cluster behind the dash and I cant seem to find anything holding them in. Has anyone else experienced this problem? I supposed I could just splice the stock harness with the clip but im not sure which wires on the rebel harness correspond to the stock harness even with the labels.
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Old 12-08-2009, 05:50 PM   #4
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Re: gauge cluster

I had to drop my steering column down a bit. I just loosened the bolts and it gave me room. Mine pulled from the bottom first.
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Old 12-08-2009, 08:48 PM   #5
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Re: gauge cluster

x2 on the bottom first.
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Old 12-09-2009, 10:30 AM   #6
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Re: gauge cluster

If you have a manual choke, you need to reach up behind the cluster and undo the nut holding it to the dash. I always take off the headlight switch, but i don't know if it's required to remove the dash though. If you do, there's a button on the side of the switch that you push in as you pull the knob out.
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Old 12-10-2009, 10:40 AM   #7
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Re: gauge cluster

The cigarette lighter will hang up, as well.
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Old 12-10-2009, 12:32 PM   #8
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Re: gauge cluster

Byronic, you are correct. I had to lower my steering column to get the guage cluster out. I replaced the face/glass. Had to lower it to get it back in.
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Old 12-10-2009, 12:57 PM   #9
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Re: gauge cluster

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The cigarette lighter will hang up, as well.
You're right ratskin. I forgot about that one. The barrel on the back of the lighter threads off
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