Gauge clusters
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From: Springfield MO
St. Jude Donor '07
Gauge clusters
What is the difference between a '77 and a '78-'82 center gauge cluster bezel? The parts suppliers have different part numbers, but use the same picture. I have a '78 (I think) bezel that is a bit beat up that I was going to use for my custom cluster, and as far as I can tell it looks the same as my '77 bezel.
Melting Slicks
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From: Dayton Oh
I'd say just unbolt the old cluster and see if the 78 will work. Taking out the cluster on my 79 is really easy and I wouldn't think that they would be much different. Possibly the problem might be in the guage sizes.
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From: CORVETTE 77 385 C.I. TEXAS
The 77 cluster has sides or "wings" that extend to the 68-77 dash. The dash was redone for 78 & the 78- cluster does not have the sides. To use the late cluster it's just a matter of cutting off the sides from the 77 & using them. The 77 cluster would then fit 78-.
Changed to the 80 cluster awhile back replacing the clock w/ the later oil temp. gauge though it fit in the 77 cluster.
Changed to the 80 cluster awhile back replacing the clock w/ the later oil temp. gauge though it fit in the 77 cluster.
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St. Jude Donor '07
Originally Posted by Ganey
The 77 cluster has sides or "wings" that extend to the 68-77 dash. The dash was redone for 78 & the 78- cluster does not have the sides. To use the late cluster it's just a matter of cutting off the sides from the 77 & using them. The 77 cluster would then fit 78-.
Changed to the 80 cluster awhile back replacing the clock w/ the later oil temp. gauge though it fit in the 77 cluster.
Changed to the 80 cluster awhile back replacing the clock w/ the later oil temp. gauge though it fit in the 77 cluster.
