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~Whitey~ · 01-19-2013, 11:10 AM

If anyone has a pic of a stock instrument cluster lit up at night or would take the time to take one and post it.
It would be much greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!
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NewType72 · 01-19-2013, 01:11 PM

Here's mine with new regular bulbs

~Whitey~ · 01-19-2013, 04:48 PM

Thank you very much.
That's exactly what I need to see.
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71K20chevy · 01-19-2013, 05:31 PM

Here's my tach cluster

sanford&daughter · 01-19-2013, 10:45 PM

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Here's my tach cluster

Wow those are way brighter than mine are you using led bulbs?

71K20chevy · 01-19-2013, 10:54 PM

Nope, it's got 168 bulbs instead of the 194 bulbs. PO did that upgrade.

~Whitey~ · 01-19-2013, 10:55 PM

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Nope, it's got 168 bulbs instead of the 194 bulbs. PO did that upgrade.

I read about that mod here on the boards somewhere. That looks great
Thanks for posting.
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71K20chevy · 01-19-2013, 11:00 PM

Thank you.

dukcaln · 01-19-2013, 11:06 PM

man I need to upgrade my bulbs

NewType72 · 01-19-2013, 11:13 PM

Hmm I may need to swap to 168 that looks killer
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71K20chevy · 01-19-2013, 11:18 PM

I never even realized how much brighter 168's were until I saw this thread!

67ctener · 01-19-2013, 11:23 PM

So just swap 168s in place of 194s?
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MikeyMan · 01-20-2013, 10:37 PM

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So just swap 168s in place of 194s?

Is there any issues with the 168 bulbs burning hotter?

I'd hate to melt something in the cluster.

71K20chevy · 01-19-2013, 11:28 PM

You are correct.

JOJABOY · 01-20-2013, 12:17 AM

I just rebuilt my cluster today. Painted all the needles and cleaned the electrical contacts. I pute 168 bulbs in mine and they are bright too.

I also removed my fiber optic cable and wired an LED into my shift pointer. All came out much better than I had even anticipated.

71K20chevy · 01-20-2013, 12:59 AM

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I just rebuilt my cluster today. Painted all the needles and cleaned the electrical contacts. I pute 168 bulbs in mine and they are bright too.

I also removed my fiber optic cable and wired an LED into my shift pointer. All came out much better than I had even anticipated.

Fubar · 01-21-2013, 01:20 AM

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I just rebuilt my cluster today. Painted all the needles and cleaned the electrical contacts. I pute 168 bulbs in mine and they are bright too.

I also removed my fiber optic cable and wired an LED into my shift pointer. All came out much better than I had even anticipated.

How difficult was it to add the LED to the shift pointer? I'm missing the fiber optic cable and this sounds like a nice solution
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hayhauler71 · 01-20-2013, 01:22 AM

If you want brighter than 168 you can use 17177 bulbs. I swapped out my 168 to 17177 and it is a real upgrade and the same price as 168 [ sorry no pics at this time]

PAWS 72 · 01-20-2013, 01:49 AM

Where can you get the 17177 bulbs? I can't find here locally.

I always thought the 194 bulbs were brighter than the 168

hayhauler71 · 01-20-2013, 02:07 AM

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Where can you get the 17177 bulbs? I can't find here locally.

I always thought the 194 bulbs were brighter than the 168

17177 are used in alot of newer imports should be at any auto parts store

74baggedbug · 01-20-2013, 08:27 AM

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THE BOSS · 01-20-2013, 09:30 AM

I'm glad i read this, I'm working on my truck's cluster today. had no idea the shifter pointer had a light, Thanks!

my truck was modified to be hot rod truck out in the dunes by the 2 previous owners, i have been changing it back to somewhat stock every sence i bought it.

they had a monster recall tack where the speedometer should be.

i have all the fun stuff done, now all the not so fun begins.

67ctener · 01-20-2013, 11:54 AM

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Are these white face gauges?
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74baggedbug · 01-20-2013, 03:10 PM

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Are these white face gauges?
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No sir silver face gauges...
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~Whitey~ · 01-20-2013, 06:45 PM

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No sir silver face gauges...
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Where did you get those?

01-19-2013, 11:10 AM	#1
~Whitey~ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 677	Need pic of stock instrument cluster lit up at night If anyone has a pic of a stock instrument cluster lit up at night or would take the time to take one and post it. It would be much greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Jimmy .69SWB Build.

01-19-2013, 01:11 PM	#2
NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Re: Need pic of stock instrument cluster lit up at night Here's mine with new regular bulbs __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

01-19-2013, 04:48 PM	#3
~Whitey~ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 677	Re: Need pic of stock instrument cluster lit up at night Thank you very much. That's exactly what I need to see. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Jimmy .69SWB Build.

01-19-2013, 05:31 PM	#4
71K20chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ft Wayne Indiana Posts: 1,205	Re: Need pic of stock instrument cluster lit up at night Here's my tach cluster __________________ 71 K20 64 GMC mud truck

01-19-2013, 10:54 PM	#6
71K20chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ft Wayne Indiana Posts: 1,205	Re: Need pic of stock instrument cluster lit up at night Nope, it's got 168 bulbs instead of the 194 bulbs. PO did that upgrade. __________________ 71 K20 64 GMC mud truck

01-19-2013, 11:00 PM	#8
71K20chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ft Wayne Indiana Posts: 1,205	Re: Need pic of stock instrument cluster lit up at night Thank you. __________________ 71 K20 64 GMC mud truck

01-19-2013, 11:06 PM	#9
dukcaln Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: vacaville ca Posts: 1,304	Re: Need pic of stock instrument cluster lit up at night man I need to upgrade my bulbs __________________ 04 CHEVY LLY LS DURAMAX 4WD. MODS TO FOLLOW, EFI LIVE, BUILT TRANS, LBZ MP, LIFT PUMP *SOLD* 1972 chevy c10

01-19-2013, 11:13 PM	#10
NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Re: Need pic of stock instrument cluster lit up at night Hmm I may need to swap to 168 that looks killer Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

01-19-2013, 11:18 PM	#11
71K20chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ft Wayne Indiana Posts: 1,205	Re: Need pic of stock instrument cluster lit up at night I never even realized how much brighter 168's were until I saw this thread! __________________ 71 K20 64 GMC mud truck

01-19-2013, 11:23 PM	#12
67ctener Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington Washington Posts: 1,808	Re: Need pic of stock instrument cluster lit up at night So just swap 168s in place of 194s? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Scott 67 c10 sold 89 c1500 90 k2500 91 s10 #chevyonly

01-19-2013, 11:28 PM	#14
71K20chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ft Wayne Indiana Posts: 1,205	Re: Need pic of stock instrument cluster lit up at night You are correct. __________________ 71 K20 64 GMC mud truck

01-20-2013, 12:17 AM	#15
JOJABOY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Factory Posts: 682	Re: Need pic of stock instrument cluster lit up at night I just rebuilt my cluster today. Painted all the needles and cleaned the electrical contacts. I pute 168 bulbs in mine and they are bright too. I also removed my fiber optic cable and wired an LED into my shift pointer. All came out much better than I had even anticipated.

01-20-2013, 01:22 AM	#18
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: Need pic of stock instrument cluster lit up at night If you want brighter than 168 you can use 17177 bulbs. I swapped out my 168 to 17177 and it is a real upgrade and the same price as 168 [ sorry no pics at this time] __________________ Fuzzy

01-20-2013, 01:49 AM	#19
PAWS 72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sheffield, ALA Posts: 2,472	Re: Need pic of stock instrument cluster lit up at night Where can you get the 17177 bulbs? I can't find here locally. I always thought the 194 bulbs were brighter than the 168

01-20-2013, 08:27 AM	#21
74baggedbug Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston tx Posts: 701	Re: Need pic of stock instrument cluster lit up at night Posted via Mobile Device



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01-20-2013, 09:30 AM	#22
THE BOSS Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Kalamazoo MI Posts: 104	Re: Need pic of stock instrument cluster lit up at night I'm glad i read this, I'm working on my truck's cluster today. had no idea the shifter pointer had a light, Thanks! my truck was modified to be hot rod truck out in the dunes by the 2 previous owners, i have been changing it back to somewhat stock every sence i bought it. they had a monster recall tack where the speedometer should be. i have all the fun stuff done, now all the not so fun begins.

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