jagco1 Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Hi guy's I'm new here I have 1972 monti carlo - trying remove the gauge cluster speedometer to replace the clock with a tachometer. Can any 1 help with this. The things I got my self into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangeba Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Someone here has that procedure written down very nicely. I have removed my 71 entire dash 3 times over the years but never just "leaned" it back to remove the cluster. Be careful, the plastic is brittle. I have a shifter on the column so the little wire that makes the PRND12 move is of high priority. Looks like you have a floor shifter so that may not be an issue. Here are some pictures that may help. I have a 71 with factory gauges, NO A/C, Stereo two speaker dash pad. Bruce 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7tonemonte Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 http://www.firstgenmc.com/forums/index.php?/topic/2513-removing-dash-tips/ Some good tips in here! Good luck, take your time! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtankjones Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Yes, take your time. I just pulled mine apart to replace the speedometer and put some LET's in the cluster. Be Careful. There are some old parts behind the dash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCfan Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 James, you can get the instrument cluster out to upgrade, repair or replace the clock/gauges without completely removing the dash (fortunately). But you do have to loosen and pull it toward you enough to remove the cluster from the dash housing. That is one of the things covered in the photo journal I made when I converted my idiot light instrument cluster to a stock full gauge cluster. Here's the link: Full Gauge Cluster Upgrade This is a great time to convert to LEDs if you are so inclined. That is also covered in the above photo journal. If you go to the full gauge cluster, you get to keep your clock. If it is not working, it may be possible to repair it while you have the dash apart. I found three separate problems with my non-working clock but I was able to fix all of them and the clock is still running fine after three years. Here's a link to a photo journal on repairing the dash clock: Repairing a Dash Clock Good luck. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 My circuit trace is blowing 3 amp fuse for instrument lights. Trying to figure out if I can replace that without pulling the fragile dash. What a nightmare. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Simmonds Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 Can anyone help me with some info how to remove the gauge cluster from a 72 Monte Carlo without full dash removal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 28 minutes ago, Robert Simmonds said: Can anyone help me with some info how to remove the gauge cluster from a 72 Monte Carlo without full dash removal? No easy way, without pretty much pulling the dash back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangeba Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 One very important thing to remember is the shift indicator cable (If you have a column shifter) is very easy to break. See attached picture: This is one thing to watch out for, I knew about it and still broke mine. I had my dash all out of the car when I pulled the cluster. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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1970mcss Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 3 hours ago, Robert Simmonds said: Can anyone help me with some info how to remove the gauge cluster from a 72 Monte Carlo without full dash removal? You can get the cluster out without pulling the entire dash. I have done it a couple times. you have to loosen the dash and slide it forward a few inches. Its very tight but it can be done. I have included a link that Dennis (MCFAN) did a write up a while back. Take your time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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