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**KyleSeal** · 01-21-2016, 11:42 AM

So, I'm reassembling my gauge cluster as my truck is on it's way back together soon. I've got a used cluster and all the basic parts for it, so here's my question:
Does the backing plate have to be bare metal? Or can it be painted so it doesn't rust? I thought it served as some sort of ground since the sheet wiring is laid on it.
Is there any way to put a new line to the oil pressure gauge? Looks like someone cut mine to remove it and never reinstalled one.
Is there anything special I need to know about reinstalling this with a new AAW harness?

1970 Chevrolet C10, basic rebuild of truck, no fancy EFI or power windows.

01-21-2016, 11:42 AM	#1
KyleSeal Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Toano, VA Posts: 884	Gauge Cluster Question So, I'm reassembling my gauge cluster as my truck is on it's way back together soon. I've got a used cluster and all the basic parts for it, so here's my question: Does the backing plate have to be bare metal? Or can it be painted so it doesn't rust? I thought it served as some sort of ground since the sheet wiring is laid on it. Is there any way to put a new line to the oil pressure gauge? Looks like someone cut mine to remove it and never reinstalled one. Is there anything special I need to know about reinstalling this with a new AAW harness? 1970 Chevrolet C10, basic rebuild of truck, no fancy EFI or power windows. __________________ "Sometimes I do serve as a good bad example. Glad to be of service." My Build Thread (1967 C10, lowered, EFI, daily truck): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=830809



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