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08-31-2025, 04:51 PM
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Woodgrain gauge cluster
I am wanting to put in a woodgrain gauge cluster bezel but I was worried that it was not period correct for a late model 71 gmc Sierra. My truck was a high optioned truck and I may eventually add a tach and just maybe tilt, but I’m stuck on this woodgrain bezel. I’ve heard they only came on 72’s so I’m reaching out for help on this.
I want to put it on my truck but just want to make sure it’s correct for the year. The truck was built June of 71
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08-31-2025, 06:06 PM
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Re: Woodgrain gauge cluster
Unless you are going for top flight restoration put in what ever makes you happy. I did that on my 72 and I am pleased with my result.
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08-31-2025, 06:53 PM
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Re: Woodgrain gauge cluster
woodgrain came on 71 and 72 Sierra GRANDE, not the Sierra.
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'72 C10 Cheyenne SWB North Carolina kept for 50 years, 75k original miles, Medium/Hawaiian Blue paint, 3 owners - one for 40 years & garaged kept. Original: sheetmetal, undercarriage, moldings, glass, immaculate unrestored bed. * * * New - rebuilt engine at 65k in 2015, one frame-on respray in 2010, front bumper, blue houndstooth seat, carpet, 8 inch rally wheels on 275-60R-15, LED lighting. - Semper Paratus! |
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08-31-2025, 07:20 PM
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Re: Woodgrain gauge cluster
If you own a screwdriver u can take it back off
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09-01-2025, 01:33 AM
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Re: Woodgrain gauge cluster
If you feel that strongly about wanting to do it, I say do it!
 As best view says, you can remove it later if you choose to.
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09-01-2025, 04:13 AM
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All stock and staying that way
 
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Re: Woodgrain gauge cluster
Do what makes you happy. I did the opposite with my 1972 Cheyenne Super. I like the black camera case finish bezel better than the faux woodgrain.
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1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, TOTM winner December 2024! Medium Bronze poly, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Frame off restored 1970 K20, To be a clone of my Grandfather's K20, Dark Blue poly, 350, 4 speed, 16.5" X 8.25" Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM radio. Latest project truck 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, Dark Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 51k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 71k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels |
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09-01-2025, 10:38 AM
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Re: Woodgrain gauge cluster
Should I buy it with the bezel or have just the woodgrain face separately and install it on my pre existing bezel?
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09-01-2025, 11:48 AM
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Re: Woodgrain gauge cluster
Given the history of the truck I would buy the bezel I liked and put the original on the shelf.
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09-01-2025, 01:53 PM
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Re: Woodgrain gauge cluster
Quote:
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