Gauge cluster question

[hugedogleg]

Alright guys, I need a little help. I have an 87 custom deluxe that I am building. I would like to upgrade my gauge cluster to include one with a tach. I have found several on eBay but they look to be out of mid 70's trucks or blazers. I am also upgrading to a 454(out of an 89) and want the 0-80 psi oil gauge. The problem is I don't want to spend the arm and a leg on one then it not work in my truck. Let me also say that this is my first build and am by no means a mechanic so I was curious if there is a way to know that the gauge cluster will work in my truck. If this has already been addressed can you direct me to the right thread. Thanks in advance.

 

[RetroC10Sport]

You can use a 1978-89 gas tach cluster from any C/K truck all the way up to a C60. It will plug in (need clarification as to 1978-79 will plug in or not). The oil pressure gauge is also a plug in. The tach harness will be the only harness that will need to be run, there's power, ground and tach signal.

 

[8T6K5]

Build your own....guy in my other forum did this beauty:

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[hugedogleg]

Thanks guys. I like the custom job. Probably a lot better quality gauges too. Gonna try a stock cluster first.

 

[FRANKENTRUCK]

I just recently did this very upgrade, and I have never looked back! I recommend it!