WTB: 73-78 gauge cluster - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

SCOTI · 12-31-2005, 05:44 PM

I'm looking for a 73-78 gauge cluster for mocking up some aftermarket replacement gauges for my 74. I want basically everything behind the clear lense & don't need the actual interior side 'trim' bezel.

Prefer local (DFW) if possible as it gives the opportunity to network & meet others in the hobby but will take what's available.

Here's a pic of what I'm after:

beaterC10 · 12-31-2005, 06:52 PM

How good of a cluster do you need? Does it need to have a clock? I have several housings and gauges if you don't find one locally.

SCOTI · 12-31-2005, 07:11 PM

Gauges don't need to function. I really need all the plastic/tin housing stuff. I need one to gut it to fit the aftermarket stuff into so it fits behind the stock bezel.

I could use mine but I don't want to drive around w/o any gauges in the interim. When you get <10mpg, it helps to have an odometer when your gas gauge doesn't work!

Any pics & how much?

*bisquik65* · 12-31-2005, 10:17 PM

I put guages in my 86 cluster that has lites and it worked great...I have a lite cluster ....from a 76 and will take $20 shipping included for it..

I can get pics of it for you..

'78 Fleetside · 12-31-2005, 10:44 PM

I Live in Lafayette Louisiana. I have those Exact gauges pictured. Does not work. But looks are in Excellent condition. I can get pictures if needed. Only thing wrong with the plastic is the piece i have highlighted in the picture is broken, so it doesnt show you what gear you are in.... I Also just purchased a pack of the White Gauge Overlays that you put over your gauges. Comes with all the different gauges, self adhesive and all. If you are interested let me know.
-Daniel

79BIG10 · 01-01-2006, 03:18 AM

SCOTI- If you need a locla place in the Dallas area to find a few of them I know of a place down there I used to get my parts from. Let me know and I'll see if I can find his address for you.

SCOTI · 01-01-2006, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bisquik65

I put guages in my 86 cluster that has lites and it worked great...I have a lite cluster ....from a 76 and will take $20 shipping included for it..
I can get pics of it for you..

I'm interested. Pics would be good so we can make sure we're both talking about the same thing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 79BIG10

SCOTI- If you need a locla place in the Dallas area to find a few of them I know of a place down there I used to get my parts from. Let me know and I'll see if I can find his address for you.

I remember there was a yard over off of I-30 & McArthur (sp?) that supposedly had quite a few of the 73-87's around. Post any info you can come up with.

Thanks guys!

*bisquik65* · 01-01-2006, 08:06 PM

here is what i did in my 86 it had lights..

Jonboy · 01-03-2006, 09:45 AM

Scoti, I have a cluster housing with most of the gauges out of my 77 you are welcome to. I live in south Arlington, but I work in Desoto if you want to come pick it up over here.

SCOTI · 01-03-2006, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonboy

Scoti, I have a cluster housing with most of the gauges out of my 77 you are welcome to. I live in south Arlington, but I work in Desoto if you want to come pick it up over here.

Sounds good. I can try & make it out next weekend (early Sat?) or I can wait if you're going to the board 'mini-meet' on the 14th, whatever works better for you. Let me know here or PM me.

Jonboy · 01-03-2006, 08:30 PM

PM sent

79BIG10 · 01-04-2006, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

I remember there was a yard over off of I-30 & McArthur (sp?) that supposedly had quite a few of the 73-87's around. Post any info you can come up with.

Thanks guys!

I got mine at a place past Lavon Lake. I lived in Wylie so it was not a drive for me at all. It may be too far for you. There are e few up here in town if you can't find any I can see if there are any left up here.

SCOTI · 01-14-2006, 11:05 PM

WooHoooo . . ..... Another board member comes thru. Thanks Jonboy! If there's ever anything I can do to return the favor, let me know.

Let the carving commence.....

12-31-2005, 05:44 PM	#1
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	WTB: 73-78 gauge cluster I'm looking for a 73-78 gauge cluster for mocking up some aftermarket replacement gauges for my 74. I want basically everything behind the clear lense & don't need the actual interior side 'trim' bezel. Prefer local (DFW) if possible as it gives the opportunity to network & meet others in the hobby but will take what's available. Here's a pic of what I'm after: Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 12-31-2005 at 05:45 PM.

12-31-2005, 06:52 PM	#2
beaterC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,277	Re: WTB: 73-78 gauge cluster How good of a cluster do you need? Does it need to have a clock? I have several housings and gauges if you don't find one locally.

12-31-2005, 07:11 PM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Re: WTB: 73-78 gauge cluster Gauges don't need to function. I really need all the plastic/tin housing stuff. I need one to gut it to fit the aftermarket stuff into so it fits behind the stock bezel. I could use mine but I don't want to drive around w/o any gauges in the interim. When you get <10mpg, it helps to have an odometer when your gas gauge doesn't work! Any pics & how much? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

12-31-2005, 10:17 PM	#4
bisquik65 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.C. high country Posts: 6,107	Re: WTB: 73-78 gauge cluster I put guages in my 86 cluster that has lites and it worked great...I have a lite cluster ....from a 76 and will take $20 shipping included for it.. I can get pics of it for you..

12-31-2005, 10:44 PM	#5
'78 Fleetside Young'n Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 258	Re: WTB: 73-78 gauge cluster I Live in Lafayette Louisiana. I have those Exact gauges pictured. Does not work. But looks are in Excellent condition. I can get pictures if needed. Only thing wrong with the plastic is the piece i have highlighted in the picture is broken, so it doesnt show you what gear you are in.... I Also just purchased a pack of the White Gauge Overlays that you put over your gauges. Comes with all the different gauges, self adhesive and all. If you are interested let me know. -Daniel Attached Images __________________ 1978 Chevy C10 Fleet (For Sale!!) www.rudezone.net/daniel "It's ok for you to not like me, because i already dont like you!"

01-01-2006, 03:18 AM	#6
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Re: WTB: 73-78 gauge cluster SCOTI- If you need a locla place in the Dallas area to find a few of them I know of a place down there I used to get my parts from. Let me know and I'll see if I can find his address for you. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

01-01-2006, 08:06 PM	#8
bisquik65 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.C. high country Posts: 6,107	Re: WTB: 73-78 gauge cluster here is what i did in my 86 it had lights.. Attached Images

01-03-2006, 09:45 AM	#9
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: WTB: 73-78 gauge cluster Scoti, I have a cluster housing with most of the gauges out of my 77 you are welcome to. I live in south Arlington, but I work in Desoto if you want to come pick it up over here. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

01-03-2006, 08:30 PM	#11
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: WTB: 73-78 gauge cluster PM sent __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

01-14-2006, 11:05 PM	#13
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Re: WTB: 73-78 gauge cluster WooHoooo . . ..... Another board member comes thru. Thanks Jonboy! If there's ever anything I can do to return the favor, let me know. Let the carving commence..... Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 01-14-2006 at 11:07 PM.

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