Sam's Garage S2 E3 - 73-87 Chevy & GMC Truck Dash/Gauges Rebuild

This week on the BROTHERS Truck Parts Workshop, Sam and Steve do a dash restoration and LED conversion on our 1979 Big10 Chevy Special Edition. Some valuable tips are in there for anyone planning to do this at home.

[@mr.sinaloa1760]

Sam is a wizard from the next dimension and really has no fears or worries. How the hell did he take that cluster off so fast?!

[@antonioosoriokory]

Los instrumentos de estas camionetas son fantásticos la verdad es genial cuando llega la noche y uno enciende las luces y se ilumina el tablero de instrumentos

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

We totally agree!

[@larryhollinger1891]

I agree mr.sinaloa1760... OK Sam if you really want to help, lets take a deeper dive (maybe a video) in getting that cluster out of the truck. Please help. Also mine has a clock that still works. How do I get the time set knob off? don't want to just start yanking on it.

[@jakeschneider5491]

Paint you used?

[@ClassicSilveradoTrucks]

What did you use to fix the large radio cut out to accommodate for the new classic look radio?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

We replaced the factory dash bezel and the new one has original type mounting holes. The new stereo is very light compared to the factory one so the plastic dash is plenty strong enough to hold it. We also use a the metal "plumbers" strap that comes with it at the rear to help give it a little support.

[@TempoDrift1480]

What's with the rubber gloves?

[@naemonyoumans4975]

Where can I find cluster backing

[@jakeschneider5491]

LEDs you used?

[@geoffgetzschman2747]

Any chance you guys sell replacement needles ?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

No sir, sorry.

[@jonathangreene8348]

Do you have the part number of the backing plate these gauges fit?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

No sir. We do not sell the backing plate

[@everettpangle1861]

Why didn't you let up viewers see the cluster panel litet up?

[@chickenfoundation9323]

What’s the part # for that aluminum gauge bezel

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

We're not sure here in the Studio, call the shop at 800-977-2767 and they'll get you all set up!

[@joshvellieux8693]

Can you guys do a idiot light to gauge conversion on the same year make model truck?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Thanks for the suggestion, we'll add that to the list.

[@JoseRuiz-eb3gn]

Do you have the LED part number??

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

We have tried many and have come up with our favorite replacement LED's with a chipset that gives good all around light direction. You can find them here on our website: www.brotherstrucks.com/LED-INTERIOR-DASH-BULB-10-PACK/productinfo/194LED/