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jesse977 · 08-01-2004, 12:37 AM

I want to replace the gauges on my 74 GMC. The needles have lost the orange color and are really faded and I found some at the junkyard for really cheap. My question is do the gauges just bolt right back on? Is it really that simple or are there any diffuculties involved? I just want some advice before I do this

beaterC10 · 08-01-2004, 09:04 AM

An entire cluster will easliy drop in IF it is same style (ammeter vs volt meter, mechanical vs electric oil pressure). Individual gauges are also simple. You shouldn't have any issues with the gas gauge, speedometer, and temp indicators. The ammeter or voltmeter and the oil pressure gauges need to match or you will have wiring mods to make.

The gauges are held in the cluster with only a few screws, they can be changed out of the cluster with the cluster installed or removed from the dash.

If the needles are the only problem I would go to a hobby or craft store and find day glo orange or red paint and touch them up. I have done that a few times with good results.

Dave

cliffsta · 08-01-2004, 06:37 PM

yeah my cousin suggests i repaint the needles on my 80 C10. but im an over acheiver and want all new OE gauges, when i get the money.

08-01-2004, 12:37 AM	#1
jesse977 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 277	Fuel gauge question... I want to replace the gauges on my 74 GMC. The needles have lost the orange color and are really faded and I found some at the junkyard for really cheap. My question is do the gauges just bolt right back on? Is it really that simple or are there any diffuculties involved? I just want some advice before I do this

08-01-2004, 06:37 PM	#3
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	yeah my cousin suggests i repaint the needles on my 80 C10. but im an over acheiver and want all new OE gauges, when i get the money. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

08-01-2004, 09:04 AM	#2
beaterC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,277	An entire cluster will easliy drop in IF it is same style (ammeter vs volt meter, mechanical vs electric oil pressure). Individual gauges are also simple. You shouldn't have any issues with the gas gauge, speedometer, and temp indicators. The ammeter or voltmeter and the oil pressure gauges need to match or you will have wiring mods to make. The gauges are held in the cluster with only a few screws, they can be changed out of the cluster with the cluster installed or removed from the dash. If the needles are the only problem I would go to a hobby or craft store and find day glo orange or red paint and touch them up. I have done that a few times with good results. Dave



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