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James LaCrone · 10-23-2018, 09:22 AM

I did get the cluster out safely. The biggest catch was the back cover on the basil (the piece the gauges screw into) actually has a lip around it. Due to the overhang on the bottom edges of the basil you can't stick anything in from the outside to slide it over. I got a couple of small ink knives in from the back side and a putty knife on the top from the outside and was then able to wiggle it out. It was tight getting them in and a tight fit pulling it out. I ground this edge off of mine to make it easier in the future. I hope this helps someone in the future.

10-23-2018, 09:22 AM	#11
James LaCrone Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Hoyt KS Posts: 7	Re: 1955 Chevy truck gauge cluster I did get the cluster out safely. The biggest catch was the back cover on the basil (the piece the gauges screw into) actually has a lip around it. Due to the overhang on the bottom edges of the basil you can't stick anything in from the outside to slide it over. I got a couple of small ink knives in from the back side and a putty knife on the top from the outside and was then able to wiggle it out. It was tight getting them in and a tight fit pulling it out. I ground this edge off of mine to make it easier in the future. I hope this helps someone in the future.