I didn't know 55 used a mechanical gauge and 56 an electric one. Interesting. This cluster looks a lot easier than doing a speedometer in a 57 or 58 Buick. I've done a number of those and it's quite a job. Great video. Thanks.
Good Video! Things to consider: - If the car has mechanical water temperature gauge, you can remove the sender from the block, which will allow more tube length and less hassle during installation. The sending unit can be reinstalled into the engine block after cluster installation. - There is a wiring clip on the back of the cluster, which (if the original cable is fitted) can make life easier if the cable is taken away from the clip. - Before removing the cluster, protect the column paint by taping over or other means of protecting the paint!
Thanks for the added info. I've been trying to get my instrument cluster out but the temp gauge wire isn't allowing it to come out, and the video says you can unscrew it from the back of the cluster but that isn't working.
So, you just reverse the process if you're going from digital back to original NOS analog from Danchuk...;-)...providing all the original connecting hardware is still there? (sounds unlikely). If not, can you please provide a video covering that? *Personally, I don't understand why someone would install a digital cluster in a classic like that....but a few do*
Hey I had a 56 Chevy 2dr hardtop ... Before you attempt to pull the instrument panel out it would be easier to disconnect the speedo cable first then pull all the small light sockets out. And there are 4 sheet metal screws that hold it in place. It is a really easy fix. Just need a Phillips screwdriver and a flat blade screwdriver.
You don’t even need any tools to remove the clock. Just place your fingers at 6 and 12 o’clock on the face, push in firmly and rotate the clock to the left (counterclockwise). The clock will come right out.
I didn't know 55 used a mechanical gauge and 56 an electric one. Interesting. This cluster looks a lot easier than doing a speedometer in a 57 or 58 Buick. I've done a number of those and it's quite a job. Great video. Thanks.
Thank you fir this Danchuk - i need to replace my dash bulbs!
Thanks Mike Morgan!
Good Video! Things to consider:
- If the car has mechanical water temperature gauge, you can remove the sender from the block, which will allow more tube length and less hassle during installation. The sending unit can be reinstalled into the engine block after cluster installation.
- There is a wiring clip on the back of the cluster, which (if the original cable is fitted) can make life easier if the cable is taken away from the clip.
- Before removing the cluster, protect the column paint by taping over or other means of protecting the paint!
Thanks for the added info. I've been trying to get my instrument cluster out but the temp gauge wire isn't allowing it to come out, and the video says you can unscrew it from the back of the cluster but that isn't working.
So, you just reverse the process if you're going from digital back to original NOS analog from Danchuk...;-)...providing all the original connecting hardware is still there? (sounds unlikely). If not, can you please provide a video covering that?
*Personally, I don't understand why someone would install a digital cluster in a classic like that....but a few do*
Does Danchuk have info video on greasing the speedometer cable?
Not at this time.
Thank you for showing us how to do this.
Hey I had a 56 Chevy 2dr hardtop ...
Before you attempt to pull the instrument panel out it would be easier to disconnect the speedo cable first then pull all the small light sockets out. And there are 4 sheet metal screws that hold it in place. It is a really easy fix. Just need a Phillips screwdriver and a flat blade screwdriver.
I assume tri 5 Chevy truck's are done similar, right?
What about a 57? Got anything on that?
Not at the moment. But we plan on doing the 57 in the future.
thanks, great info.
How about a video on how to rebuild the original gauges in a 52 Pontiac Chieftain? Is that possible?
Is it the same to remove the dash clock
You don’t even need any tools to remove the clock. Just place your fingers at 6 and 12 o’clock on the face, push in firmly and rotate the clock to the left (counterclockwise). The clock will come right out.
It's a beautiful car, but would be better if it were manual transmission.