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MistaGavin · 01-04-2011, 07:10 AM

Hey, how many dash lights are in one of these trucks that illuminate the gauges? I need to order some smd leds before I open it up. Truck's a 1970 CST

myoldchevytruck · 01-04-2011, 07:19 AM

do you have a 3 gauge bezel or a 7 gauge bezel?
My 7 gauge bezel has 9 bulbs not sure about the 3 gauge bezel. Someone should chime in on this

Longhorn Man · 01-04-2011, 09:07 AM

it may have 9 bulbs, but only 4 of them light the guages.

myoldchevytruck · 01-04-2011, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

it may have 9 bulbs, but only 4 of them light the guages.

Exactly. Thanks Andy.

MistaGavin · 01-04-2011, 03:03 PM

Yeah it's a 7 gauge bezel. So only 4 bulbs light it? Thanks guys
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myoldchevytruck · 01-04-2011, 03:21 PM

yep, 4 light the gauges.

In the pic, the red circles are for the guages and the green are for the turn signals

69C-owner · 01-04-2011, 06:50 PM

what do the other 3 do?

fixit-p · 01-04-2011, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 69C-owner

what do the other 3 do?

High beam, Brake warning and alt light

TallGMC · 01-04-2011, 07:30 PM

Hey Guys,
I've never pulled off the dash before to access the guages. Is there anything I need to know before I do it? Any tricks or things not to do. I assume its just the screws in the front and pulling off the lights and washer knobs correct?

burkeens · 01-04-2011, 07:39 PM

Thanks for the thread. I have the same question and issue.

Cole Trickle · 01-04-2011, 08:02 PM

Where do you get the LED's are they plug and play?

IU have had a new bezel for several months and the old one dosent want to come off. I was told you need to drop the colum. (There is also a trick for getting the light know to pull out if you do a search)

JAB'70 · 01-04-2011, 08:44 PM

As far as removing the bezel. Yes, drop the column and you should be able to slide it out. To pull the light switch knob, slide your hand up inside the dash behind the bezel, moving up to the light switch you should feel a "spring clamp" holding the knob in place (easier if you push the switch in and out to help locate the back of it). Squeeze clamp with one hand and pull the knob out with the other... Hopefully you understand what I've just tried to explain.

01-04-2011, 07:10 AM	#1
MistaGavin Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fairbanks Alaska Posts: 126	Dash Lights Hey, how many dash lights are in one of these trucks that illuminate the gauges? I need to order some smd leds before I open it up. Truck's a 1970 CST

01-04-2011, 07:19 AM	#2
myoldchevytruck Retired Air Force Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 Posts: 1,808	Re: Dash Lights do you have a 3 gauge bezel or a 7 gauge bezel? My 7 gauge bezel has 9 bulbs not sure about the 3 gauge bezel. Someone should chime in on this __________________ Harry 69' SWB Step Side 1/2 Ton w/68' Front Clip Swap from Leafs to Trailing Arms (Complete) Swap 6 Lug to 5 Lug (w/ Disk Brakes in Front) 3/6 Drop Help Support The Board Click Here For Information On How To Subscribe Krue's FAQ Page Vendors Last edited by myoldchevytruck; 01-04-2011 at 07:35 AM.

01-04-2011, 09:07 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Dash Lights it may have 9 bulbs, but only 4 of them light the guages.

01-04-2011, 03:03 PM	#5
MistaGavin Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fairbanks Alaska Posts: 126	Re: Dash Lights Yeah it's a 7 gauge bezel. So only 4 bulbs light it? Thanks guys Posted via Mobile Device

01-04-2011, 03:21 PM	#6
myoldchevytruck Retired Air Force Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 Posts: 1,808	Re: Dash Lights yep, 4 light the gauges. In the pic, the red circles are for the guages and the green are for the turn signals __________________ Harry 69' SWB Step Side 1/2 Ton w/68' Front Clip Swap from Leafs to Trailing Arms (Complete) Swap 6 Lug to 5 Lug (w/ Disk Brakes in Front) 3/6 Drop Help Support The Board Click Here For Information On How To Subscribe Krue's FAQ Page Vendors

01-04-2011, 06:50 PM	#7
69C-owner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Apison Tn Posts: 490	Re: Dash Lights what do the other 3 do? __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=43855069 LWB Fleet 1994 Buick Roadmaster 1994 GMC Sonoma

01-04-2011, 07:30 PM	#9
TallGMC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Salt Lake City UT Posts: 14	Re: Dash Lights Hey Guys, I've never pulled off the dash before to access the guages. Is there anything I need to know before I do it? Any tricks or things not to do. I assume its just the screws in the front and pulling off the lights and washer knobs correct?

01-04-2011, 07:39 PM	#10
burkeens Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 177	Re: Dash Lights Thanks for the thread. I have the same question and issue.

01-04-2011, 08:02 PM	#11
Cole Trickle C-10 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Corona,CA Posts: 1,001	Re: Dash Lights Where do you get the LED's are they plug and play? IU have had a new bezel for several months and the old one dosent want to come off. I was told you need to drop the colum. (There is also a trick for getting the light know to pull out if you do a search) __________________ 1969 Short Fleet 350/SM465 4.5/6.5 ECE drop 20" Raceline Wheels 1998 2dr Tahoe 5/7 drop 20"/22" Coys-sold Build thread...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=401910

01-04-2011, 08:44 PM	#12
JAB'70 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 54	Re: Dash Lights As far as removing the bezel. Yes, drop the column and you should be able to slide it out. To pull the light switch knob, slide your hand up inside the dash behind the bezel, moving up to the light switch you should feel a "spring clamp" holding the knob in place (easier if you push the switch in and out to help locate the back of it). Squeeze clamp with one hand and pull the knob out with the other... Hopefully you understand what I've just tried to explain. __________________ CWO3, USN, RET When a man's ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.; A man's heart plans his way, But the Lord direct his steps." (Prov 16:7, 9 NKJV) Never look down on anyone unless you are helping them up. SMS.



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