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MARIOS68PANEL · 04-08-2005, 10:46 AM

Anyone here change from one cluster to another. I have the 3 hole cluster idiot lights and the P.O drilled holes for mechanical water, oil ,amps and clock. How big of a pain is it to switch to a stock gauge cluster. With oil, amps, and water temp, Thanks for any advice

Putter · 04-08-2005, 11:03 AM

Not too hard to do. BUT....be sure you visit GMC Paul's site first and get the schematic for the wires in the connector. If you unplug the idiot light cluster and plug in the gauge one, YOU WILL FRY a few things. You must swap a few wires around first. No big deal, but it MUST be done before hand!!

Here is the link....
http://www.gmcpauls.com/Tech%20Tips1.htm

Just scroll down a few lines to see the information.

avejoe · 04-08-2005, 12:13 PM

I did the swap a few weeks ago. A great trick is to take a very small allen key to force the metal "barb" to release the wire in the loom. Pull it out and push it back into the loom in the new position. No wire splicing this way. I have a couple of extra guage dash looms with pig tails, if you need one.

MARIOS68PANEL · 04-08-2005, 06:58 PM

avejoe , Thanks , I may need one. I will get the wireing diagram and study it if I get the new cluster. I am trying to buy one new. Or I will get a used one and refurb it . I want white face gauges and am haveing trouble finding them.

byrd · 04-08-2005, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MARIOS68PANEL

avejoe , Thanks , I may need one. I will get the wireing diagram and study it if I get the new cluster. I am trying to buy one new. Or I will get a used one and refurb it . I want white face gauges and am haveing trouble finding them.

Are you looking for the kit? You can get the kit from Durange design on eaby, that's where I get mine from.Randy

Longhorn Man · 04-08-2005, 07:56 PM

I can vouch for the burned up int panel parts if you try to just plug it in.
My buddy about wet himself he was laughing so hard when my fuel guage needle started doing laps, and my high beam indicator was blinking with my turnsignal and other crazy things like that.
I guess looking back, it was kinda funny. this was before i discovered there was good stuff like this site on the internet.
This is the overlay byrd was refering to. This is my longhorn on it's first day of freedom....which was also the day before I blew the engine.

If you do this, paint the gyage face with gloss white before you put the overlay on. This will prevent the black from showing around the edges of the overlay. I recomend them too...it isn't the best quality in print...but, it is very do-able and only you will ever notice it's short comings.

MARIOS68PANEL · 04-08-2005, 08:23 PM

I am Looking for the kit. I found duranged on e-bay but didnt see 67-72 in any of there listings . I e-mailed them to ask if they had them but no answer yet. Do you have the item # it may lead me to a new listing?

MARIOS68PANEL · 04-08-2005, 08:23 PM

Sweet , longhorn

MARIOS68PANEL · 04-08-2005, 08:44 PM

Doh, I found them. Thanks guys

04-08-2005, 10:46 AM	#1
MARIOS68PANEL Active Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Highlands. California Posts: 449	Dash cluster switch Anyone here change from one cluster to another. I have the 3 hole cluster idiot lights and the P.O drilled holes for mechanical water, oil ,amps and clock. How big of a pain is it to switch to a stock gauge cluster. With oil, amps, and water temp, Thanks for any advice __________________ 67 short step 71 Custom

04-08-2005, 11:03 AM	#2
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Not too hard to do. BUT....be sure you visit GMC Paul's site first and get the schematic for the wires in the connector. If you unplug the idiot light cluster and plug in the gauge one, YOU WILL FRY a few things. You must swap a few wires around first. No big deal, but it MUST be done before hand!! Here is the link.... http://www.gmcpauls.com/Tech%20Tips1.htm Just scroll down a few lines to see the information. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket** Last edited by Putter; 04-08-2005 at 11:06 AM.

04-08-2005, 12:13 PM	#3
avejoe Custer had a plan too. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: No. California Posts: 344	I did the swap a few weeks ago. A great trick is to take a very small allen key to force the metal "barb" to release the wire in the loom. Pull it out and push it back into the loom in the new position. No wire splicing this way. I have a couple of extra guage dash looms with pig tails, if you need one. __________________ 72 K15 GMC (aka Big White) Performance Rockers, Cab Corners, and Floors Fossil Fuel Glutton Neighborhood Nuisance 98 BMW 540i for Speed (Sold ) 05 Subaru Outback for mileage

04-08-2005, 06:58 PM	#4
MARIOS68PANEL Active Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Highlands. California Posts: 449	avejoe , Thanks , I may need one. I will get the wireing diagram and study it if I get the new cluster. I am trying to buy one new. Or I will get a used one and refurb it . I want white face gauges and am haveing trouble finding them. __________________ 67 short step 71 Custom

04-08-2005, 08:23 PM	#7
MARIOS68PANEL Active Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Highlands. California Posts: 449	I am Looking for the kit. I found duranged on e-bay but didnt see 67-72 in any of there listings . I e-mailed them to ask if they had them but no answer yet. Do you have the item # it may lead me to a new listing? __________________ 67 short step 71 Custom

04-08-2005, 07:56 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I can vouch for the burned up int panel parts if you try to just plug it in. My buddy about wet himself he was laughing so hard when my fuel guage needle started doing laps, and my high beam indicator was blinking with my turnsignal and other crazy things like that. I guess looking back, it was kinda funny. this was before i discovered there was good stuff like this site on the internet. This is the overlay byrd was refering to. This is my longhorn on it's first day of freedom....which was also the day before I blew the engine. If you do this, paint the gyage face with gloss white before you put the overlay on. This will prevent the black from showing around the edges of the overlay. I recomend them too...it isn't the best quality in print...but, it is very do-able and only you will ever notice it's short comings.

04-08-2005, 08:23 PM	#8
MARIOS68PANEL Active Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Highlands. California Posts: 449	Sweet , longhorn __________________ 67 short step 71 Custom

04-08-2005, 08:44 PM	#9
MARIOS68PANEL Active Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Highlands. California Posts: 449	Doh, I found them. Thanks guys __________________ 67 short step 71 Custom



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