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hoss67 · 09-08-2009, 02:53 PM

I have a 3 lense instrument panel. I am wanting to go to a deluxe gauge one. I know that the plug in panel is different. I have an aftermarket temp. and oil gauge that I am wanting to eliminate. Would it be hard to change out my old instrument panel and get a deluxe one? If not, what all would I have to do. I tried looking this up but could not find it anywhere. Thanks

Sinister · 09-08-2009, 03:16 PM

Haven't done the swap myself, but this might help:http://www.gmcpauls.com/Tech%20Tips1.htm

69GMCLonghorn · 09-08-2009, 04:28 PM

I don't think it's that difficult. You just need to have the funds to buy the pieces. A new instrument cluster full of gauges can run $700. If you buy it piecemeal, I'm sure it's cheaper. Plus, you have to buy (or do your own) wiring harnesses.

hoss67 · 09-08-2009, 04:38 PM

Would I have to change the whole wiring harness or can I just change the end that plugs in back of deluxe gauge cluster?

Sinister · 09-08-2009, 04:41 PM

In the link I posted it shows what wires need to be moved around in the dash cluster socket. As far as I know you can use the harness you already have.

hoss67 · 09-08-2009, 04:43 PM

Thanks Sinister I printed it out. I think I can do it. I just wanted to be sure I didn't need to get the correct end that goes in back of the deluxe gauge panel.

cparman · 09-08-2009, 05:40 PM

I did the GMC PAUL'S conversion, and it went smooth as butter !!

09-08-2009, 02:53 PM	#1
hoss67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Harrisville, MS Posts: 267	Dash instrument question I have a 3 lense instrument panel. I am wanting to go to a deluxe gauge one. I know that the plug in panel is different. I have an aftermarket temp. and oil gauge that I am wanting to eliminate. Would it be hard to change out my old instrument panel and get a deluxe one? If not, what all would I have to do. I tried looking this up but could not find it anywhere. Thanks

09-08-2009, 03:16 PM	#2
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Dash instrument question Haven't done the swap myself, but this might help:http://www.gmcpauls.com/Tech%20Tips1.htm __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

09-08-2009, 04:28 PM	#3
69GMCLonghorn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Porter Ranch, CA Posts: 978	Re: Dash instrument question I don't think it's that difficult. You just need to have the funds to buy the pieces. A new instrument cluster full of gauges can run $700. If you buy it piecemeal, I'm sure it's cheaper. Plus, you have to buy (or do your own) wiring harnesses.

09-08-2009, 04:38 PM	#4
hoss67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Harrisville, MS Posts: 267	Re: Dash instrument question Would I have to change the whole wiring harness or can I just change the end that plugs in back of deluxe gauge cluster?

09-08-2009, 04:41 PM	#5
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Dash instrument question In the link I posted it shows what wires need to be moved around in the dash cluster socket. As far as I know you can use the harness you already have. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match... Last edited by Sinister; 09-08-2009 at 04:42 PM.

09-08-2009, 04:43 PM	#6
hoss67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Harrisville, MS Posts: 267	Re: Dash instrument question Thanks Sinister I printed it out. I think I can do it. I just wanted to be sure I didn't need to get the correct end that goes in back of the deluxe gauge panel.

09-08-2009, 05:40 PM	#7
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Re: Dash instrument question I did the GMC PAUL'S conversion, and it went smooth as butter !!



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