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**Captainfab** · 11-16-2009, 01:18 AM

Basically yes. The GMC gauge panel is longer and I believe narrower that a 64-5-6 Chevy gauge panel. Plus the GMC's still had the switches in the dash below the gauge panel, similar to the '60-'63 Chevy's

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Dash shaped different or????

In addition to the gauge panel, you will need the wire harness that connects the panel to the connector that is attached to the pedal bracket under the dash. The oil pressure is a mechanical gauge, so you will need to run a line for that. And of course you will need the correct sending unit for the H2O temp. I believe that is all that is needed.

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

I guess I should re-phrase the question . . .... If I have a 'warning-light cluster' & wish to upgrade to a factory style 'gauge cluster', what do I need to do?

ol Curt · 11-16-2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

I guess I should re-phrase the question . . .... If I have a 'warning-light cluster' & wish to upgrade to a factory style 'gauge cluster', what do I need to do?

This is fairly accurate... http://rmcavoy.freeshell.org/Truck_gauges.html

Afirehawk1 · 05-01-2017, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by LILRED66

Here are a few of a cluster I have in my '66 Chevy C20 Custom Camper. It is heading to a fellow member this week.

what vehicle did the clock come from in the photo?

harrison56 · 02-15-2016, 02:23 PM

here b my gauges

WOLFMANmike · 02-15-2016, 06:59 PM

here is mine ... you cant tell in the pic but the paint is metal flake red

65Gregg · 02-15-2016, 10:15 PM

I'll play...

Hop · 02-16-2016, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 65Gregg

I'll play...

Man that's nice where did you find that look.

65Gregg · 02-16-2016, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Hop

Man that's nice where did you find that look.

eBay, I powder coated the stock bezel and the billet panel satin black, thanks.

forestb · 05-16-2016, 02:28 PM

just redid mine

forestb · 05-16-2016, 02:29 PM

sorry forgot photo

**The Rocknrod** · 02-15-2016, 02:59 PM

I can play

mjh1965 · 02-15-2016, 04:10 PM

Here's mine ready for the rebuild

The1960APE · 02-15-2016, 05:03 PM

Here is the Apache

Sorry for bringing in a non truck panel , I figured I would post it for Idea sake, this is one we built for my 65 Olds 442

forestb · 02-15-2016, 05:17 PM

Not a good photo but here you go.

siggyfreud · 02-15-2016, 11:42 PM

Not ready yet . . . but a mockup of what it will look like when done. Getting some new tools (dust collector) to help in my machining process, as milling plastic makes it look like a thousand mice took a poop in the garage.

Mackie · 02-16-2016, 08:26 AM

I cut "windows" in the Gen and Oil circles to match the shape of the other gauges then RTV glued ebay (70's Jeep I think) gauges to the back side.

vin63 · 02-16-2016, 10:35 AM

The instrument cluster for my '63 Poncho C10:

Faceplate milled from sheet aluminum:

Bezel painted, faceplate anodized, polycarbonate lens milled and lettering applied:

Jferrante · 02-16-2016, 03:59 PM

Here is my mini "restoration" - got new gas gauge and new plastic cover. Sanded and resprayed the frame.
Before:

After:

Tazimafied · 02-17-2016, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Jferrante

Here is my mini "restoration" - got new gas gauge and new plastic cover. Sanded and resprayed the frame.
Before:

After:

Quick tip:

Want the "red" back in your temp, gen and oil lights? Lens repair tape from your local parts store will work wonders.

Haaland · 02-17-2016, 10:06 PM

Still a work in progress.

**61ChevyPanel** · 02-16-2016, 11:44 PM

I made the aluminum panels myself. The light switch was easily moved under the dash and mounted vertically so it's not visible. I removed the ignition switch since it's not going to stop anyone from stealing these type of trucks anyway. I used real aircraft switch covers painted black with toggle switches in the center. The switches fit it the ashtray & heater control holes.

harrison56 · 02-17-2016, 11:37 AM

tryin agin

SnS C10 · 02-17-2016, 04:37 PM

Here's mine. Machined out of 6061 aluminum. Painted myself

markeb01 · 02-17-2016, 10:43 PM

After a variety of panels that never really satisfied me, I finally had my son machine up an aluminum panel that fit over the steel back panel giving more of the old original GMC look to it. It's suffered many more changes since inception, but those dash panels have remained the same.

ironman3452 · 05-16-2016, 09:45 PM

my question is, was your original gauge panel, messed up or did all here just want to make it look different, do not get me wrong, I just wondered.

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mjh1965 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Kent England Posts: 1,025	Re: Lets see your gauge panel! Here's mine ready for the rebuild __________________ FINALLY PUTTING IT BACK TOGETHER AT LONG LAST MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=611614

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The1960APE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 494	Re: Lets see your gauge panel! Here is the Apache Sorry for bringing in a non truck panel , I figured I would post it for Idea sake, this is one we built for my 65 Olds 442

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forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,590	Re: Lets see your gauge panel! Not a good photo but here you go. Attached Images

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siggyfreud Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Portland Posts: 1,330	Re: Lets see your gauge panel! Not ready yet . . . but a mockup of what it will look like when done. Getting some new tools (dust collector) to help in my machining process, as milling plastic makes it look like a thousand mice took a poop in the garage. __________________ Current Build - Project "Ghost of Poseidon" 72 C10 Pro-touring build Previous Build - 66 GMC Pro-touring build. Sold.

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Mackie Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WNC Posts: 226	Re: Lets see your gauge panel! I cut "windows" in the Gen and Oil circles to match the shape of the other gauges then RTV glued ebay (70's Jeep I think) gauges to the back side. Attached Images __________________ `63 C-10 Shortwide Roller 305 LT1 cam, Eddy 500 T5

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vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,261	Re: Lets see your gauge panel! The instrument cluster for my '63 Poncho C10: Faceplate milled from sheet aluminum: Bezel painted, faceplate anodized, polycarbonate lens milled and lettering applied: __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

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Jferrante Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Arlington VA Posts: 359	Re: Lets see your gauge panel! Here is my mini "restoration" - got new gas gauge and new plastic cover. Sanded and resprayed the frame. Before: After:

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Haaland Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 33	Re: Lets see your gauge panel! Still a work in progress. Attached Images

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61ChevyPanel Active Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 107	Re: Lets see your gauge panel! I made the aluminum panels myself. The light switch was easily moved under the dash and mounted vertically so it's not visible. I removed the ignition switch since it's not going to stop anyone from stealing these type of trucks anyway. I used real aircraft switch covers painted black with toggle switches in the center. The switches fit it the ashtray & heater control holes. Attached Images



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harrison56 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Boydton Va Posts: 7	Re: Lets see your gauge panel! tryin agin Last edited by harrison56; 02-17-2016 at 11:51 AM. Reason: diot know what I'm doin

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SnS C10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lomita, Ca Posts: 1,225	Re: Lets see your gauge panel! Here's mine. Machined out of 6061 aluminum. Painted myself Attached Images

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markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Lets see your gauge panel! After a variety of panels that never really satisfied me, I finally had my son machine up an aluminum panel that fit over the steel back panel giving more of the old original GMC look to it. It's suffered many more changes since inception, but those dash panels have remained the same. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

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ironman3452 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: las cruces Posts: 218	Re: Lets see your gauge panel! my question is, was your original gauge panel, messed up or did all here just want to make it look different, do not get me wrong, I just wondered.

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