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Old Mar 19, 2015 | 11:59 AM
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Got the Bezel off in one piece also removed the radio and passenger speaker. I was concerned the gauge lights did not work, but its my understanding if the one wire lights are not connected to the bezel and grounded they will not work.
Yes, the gray wires bring power to the bulbs and must be connected to the bezel to work.
The bezel picks up the ground from the black wire connected to the water temp gauge, the other end of that black wire connects to the "A: pillar just above the bottom of the dash. (Called Harness ground).


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Yes, the gray wires bring power to the bulbs and must be connected to the bezel to work.
The bezel picks up the ground from the black wire connected to the water temp gauge, the other end of that black wire connects to the "A: pillar just above the bottom of the dash. (Called Harness ground).


THANK you for that diagram! I have pictures, that I took, but this helps! Got the dash speakers out, new installed and wired. Next is re-wiring the new stereo
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Dash was out now back in with new Polk 4x6 speakers. Perfect fit! The dash was really not an issue...surprisingly
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Thanks for everyone's help and suggestions! Just waiting on the rebuilt clock from Wilcox and its on to the next project.
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And I gave up on trying to insulate everything. In fact the dyna liner and I had a fist fight. The carpet had a lot of insulation so it should be good to go. Plus I have a great hook up for R12!
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