Any value in dummy light cluster?

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It may have some sun fading but not terribly because of where it sits. It might have corrosion on terminals but that is to be seen if I pull it. Is there any reason to pull this cluster? Is it worth fixing and getting a gauge set or converting to 4 gauge + tach? The cover and backing plastics will need replacements, to be sure.
 

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I think there is some value in it. I have one that I have been hanging onto for the specific purpose of adding an aftermarket gauge set to. There's less plastic to hog out with a grinder and I won't feel bad about ruining a good gauge cluster.
 

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It may have some sun fading but not terribly because of where it sits. It might have corrosion on terminals but that is to be seen if I pull it. Is there any reason to pull this cluster? Is it worth fixing and getting a gauge set or converting to 4 gauge + tach? The cover and backing plastics will need replacements, to be sure.


Does it have any value?
I would say as old as our trucks are most any part has some value to the right person.

Is it worth switching to gauges?
I prefer gauge, just realize it's more than just plug and play, the wiring and sending units are different.
 

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Well fortunately the sending units are all... uh... not present. But is the labor on the the cluster worth it?
 

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If it's possible to mount a gauge, or gauges, in it I'd say yes.
 

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