maddmann313 Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 How many and where are the bulbs in the instrument panel any one have a picture? It a 1972 monte with a printed circuit bord! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72-CLASSIC_RIDE Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Here is a pic of the Dash looking from the back. It is also from a 72 with Round SS style gauges with factory Tach. Don't know if it makes a difference, but felt I should include. Hope it helps. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmann313 Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 How did u get just that part out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72-CLASSIC_RIDE Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Removed the whole Dash assy. from car. Not fun! Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangeba Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Dillon, If ALL the bulbs are out, it probably is NOT all burnt out bulbs. Check for power on both sides of the tiny fuse in the fuse box WITH THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH TURNED ON ALL THE WAY. If it helps any, here is a link to the pictures I took of my 71 NON-A/C car for a heater core replace that snow balled. 71 NON A/C Heater Core replacement / dash removal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo's70MCs Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 How did u get just that part out? Dillon.. just in case you need additional help, here is a link to a nice tutorial for "Chevelle & Monte Carlo" dash panel replacement. PDF Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtankjones Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Originally Posted By: maddmann313 How did u get just that part out? Dillon.. just in case you need additional help, here is a link to a nice tutorial for "Chevelle & Monte Carlo" dash panel replacement. PDF Link Good Call on the Link. That is the one I used and Recommend. Gound up(SS396.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VE3HZZ Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I did manage to replace all the bulbs in the dash of my 70 with just removing the dash pad and the lower column cover. It was tight but I was able to change out all the incandecent bulbs with LED bulbs which means on half I had to turn the bulb around AGAIN after a first install. It was a PITA but I did it. I wanted power to be able to ensure they each worked hence the need to reverse a few oh and having had a couple of missing holders. So it can be done without full dash removal. I am going to do that eventually anyway but at the time I wanted to just do the bulbs. And oh yes except for maybe 1 all the REST were out!! and even ones that the filament LOOKED fine were not so quite possible fuse is fine and ALL are out!!! So yes check the fuse first but be prepared to replace ALL the bulbs and do so even if they look good. Bench TEST them and you'll likely find there NFG even if don't look so...trust me. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmann313 Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 Well what lights out idiot lights red when they light up? Do u need to get different colors for those idiot lights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte70car Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Nope they are all 194 wedge style bulbs the dash has the color lense on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VE3HZZ Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Well what lights out idiot lights red when they light up? Do u need to get different colors for those idiot lights? As noted there all the regular 194 style wedge bulbs found in your side marker lights look like this: And after you get them all changed (I used LED bulbs) it should look like this: Hope that helps. Good luck. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amsterdam84 Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Wow those are some bright bulbs. How much were they? My dash isn't to bad. I think all my bulbs work but could be brighter. I'll have to pull my dash anyways as my speedo and clock doesn't work and the lenses are very dusty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VE3HZZ Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Wow those are some bright bulbs. How much were they? My dash isn't to bad. I think all my bulbs work but could be brighter. I'll have to pull my dash anyways as my speedo and clock doesn't work and the lenses are very dusty. Well not sure if it makes a difference with the LED for the output? Maybe? As for price....well they were FREE we have them at work we sell for the interior of vehicles etc. There were an older version we have upgraded to newer ones. So I got my pick of them as a perk But you can use regular filament bulbs and I bet would be brighter. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmann313 Posted March 30, 2012 Author Share Posted March 30, 2012 Mine altogether for all the bulbs was like $25 from super bright LEDs .... I got them in the mail today so time to re assemble.... Got the cool white LEDs to match the led in my dome lamp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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