73-87 Cheap Digital Gauge Cluster

[ZacharyDouglas1992]

I am in the process of a pretty thorough restoration on my 83 GMC K3500, and one of the things being addressed is the gauge cluster. On top of the usual too dim to see at night issue, my cluster was just in pretty poor shape overall. I found this option on ebay, a refurbished unit can be had for $200. Some assembly is required. You have to gut your current cluster to use the plastic frame. You will also find a Dremel handy, as you have to trim a couple studs down, and although the instructions didn't mention it I ended up cutting a couple slots in the bottom of the cluster to make room for the way the wires run. Comes with the needed sensors to make it work (Temp, Oil, Mechanical Speedo Signal adapter)

Seems pretty cool overall! I didn't mind having to put it together with how cheap it ended up being.

Here is it all assembled and running off a 9v battery in my kitchen. Should be in my truck sometime in the next couple months.

Notes: It has a high beam indicator and a brake warning light.
In my case I am adding a 4x4 indicator light that I will drill and install into the bezel, since there is no provision for it here. You would have to do the same if you have a year truck that requires a Check engine light.