64 dash in a 65?
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64 dash in a 65?
I'm picking up a 65 thats in better shape than my 64. However the dash in my 64 is much nicer than the 65. I also really like the looks of the 64 guage pack more than the 65.
Can I just swap everything over from the 64- the 65? Can I make my guages work?
The 64 is a 292 3 speed truck and the 65 is a 352 3 speed truck. Anyone done this before?
Thanks,
MIke
Can I just swap everything over from the 64- the 65? Can I make my guages work?
The 64 is a 292 3 speed truck and the 65 is a 352 3 speed truck. Anyone done this before?
Thanks,
MIke
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Mike, if maintaining original condition is not an issue the instrument panels are interchangable between 61-66. Believe the Custom Cab dash harness has an extra circuit or 2, but should not be a problem. The panel on my 65, while keeping the alt. and oil pressure idiot light, swapped cluster that included alt. and oil pressure gauge. I would go with the panel you prefer. May want to add an extra ground strap if decide to make the swap.
dave
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Last edited by daveengelson; Oct 19, 2007 at 09:58 AM.
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You will need a 65 guage harness as the 65 cc cluster has only one turn signal lamp and the standard guages have two.
The same guage and bezel is used from 61 to 66 for standard and 61 to 64 custom cabs.
Garbz
The same guage and bezel is used from 61 to 66 for standard and 61 to 64 custom cabs.
Garbz
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The 64 fuse cluster is somewhat of a joke. I am was in a hurry to get mine running again and fix and repaired what I already had. I think now that I'm in the mood to get a little more serious I will be putting an actual fuse block and new wires so I can run more toys without worry. Had this truck when I was a kid and the hot wire to my stereo shorted out on the brake pedal one day in the drive through of Taco Mayo. It was not a fun moment and don't plan to have another electrical fire due to poor wiring.
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My 65 has the plain dash with the speedo that sweeps. My 64 is a custom cab. It also has the original stereo and it has spot lights. I havn't decided if I'm going to swap the lights over or not yet. If I don't then I will have the holes in the dash that I will have to do something with.
Also My 64 was completely rewired from bumper to bumper last year. new fuse block and all. I will probably swap the harness into the 65 later.
Also My 64 was completely rewired from bumper to bumper last year. new fuse block and all. I will probably swap the harness into the 65 later.
