[cranberryredchevelle454]

i’m assuming i need to take the dash pad off but what bulbs do i need and any recommendations for this project?

 

[Droptop72]

i’m assuming i need to take the dash pad off but what bulbs do i need and any recommendations for this project?

Yes, remove the dash pad by removing all the screws along the front edge and pulling it back towards you to release the securing tabs long the windshield side. The speedometer and SOME of the other bulbs will be fairly accessable from the top. Carefully twist and pull out the plastic bulb holders. There will be #194 bulbs in them. Replace the bulbs and test their operation before putting the dash pad back on.

 

[Stokerboats]

Stick a Dakota Digital Cluster in there and it'll look like a brand new model where bright is concerned while maintaining the old appearance.

 

[shovelrick]

Dan he's in school and working so I'm pretty sure $ is a little tight and new bulbs are cheap just be careful pulling the sockets out they break easy

 

[cheveslakr]

There are a number of bulbs that fit that socket, and some are brighter than others. 1892, 194 and a few others. Try researching the wattage and you may find a better bulb, possibly a led.

 

[cranberryredchevelle454]

Yes, remove the dash pad by removing all the screws along the front edge and pulling it back towards you to release the securing tabs long the windshield side. The speedometer and SOME of the other bulbs will be fairly accessable from the top. Carefully twist and pull out the plastic bulb holders. There will be #194 bulbs in them. Replace the bulbs and test their operation before putting the dash pad back on.

wow seems pretty simple, i thought i’d have to take some other things apart, thank you!

 

[cranberryredchevelle454]

Stick a Dakota Digital Cluster in there and it'll look like a brand new model where bright is concerned while maintaining the old appearance.

wish i had to money to have something like that but for now i’m working on a budget, thank you for the recommendation i’ll definitely check it out for the future

 

[cranberryredchevelle454]

Dan he's in school and working so I'm pretty sure $ is a little tight and new bulbs are cheap just be careful pulling the sockets out they break easy

thank you for the warning

 

[cranberryredchevelle454]

There are a number of bulbs that fit that socket, and some are brighter than others. 1892, 194 and a few others. Try researching the wattage and you may find a better bulb, possibly a led.

i didn’t know multiple bulbs worked, i’ll do a little research thank you

 

[Stokerboats]

wish i had to money to have something like that but for now i’m working on a budget, thank you for the recommendation i’ll definitely check it out for the future

Yes it is a luxury add on for sure. Check your dash ground. My 66 dash lighting was fairly weak as well. I saved up the money to make the change myself. Many are on a fairly tight budget right now so you're not alone there. Good luck..

 

[HKalin]

When you remove the pad there are 6 screws that hold it down. 4 are in the area above the gauges and 2 are in the front top of the glove box.

 

[cranberryredchevelle454]

When you remove the pad there are 6 screws that hold it down. 4 are in the area above the gauges and 2 are in the front top of the glove box.

thank you

 

[RedFive]

Dan he's in school and working so I'm pretty sure $ is a little tight and new bulbs are cheap just be careful pulling the sockets out they break easy

If only it wasn't LED lit...I can't stand LED dash boards. Even dim that light is so harsh. Kills night vision.

 

[shovelrick]

I've been thinking about putting the cheapo ebay LEDs I have in my dash, hum maybe I'll try them with the dash semi installed

 

[SSR71]

Kyal, which dash do you have? The "sweep" long horizontal speedo, or the "SS" 3 round gauges?

 

[SSR71]

I suppose I don't really need to wait for an answer --- I have both types of dashes (one in the car, one in pieces on a table).

Sweep cluster is the easier of the 2 - only 5 bulbs directly across the top of the cluster assembly. The left-most one is the power feed, so do be careful with that one.

The SS dash has a ton of bulbs. First the view if you'd be looking from above, and then the rear. All of those black "plugs" are the lamp holders. 15 of them!

 

[64SS427]

Do you have lights at all? I have seen a lot of failures in the rheostat for the dimmer in the headlight switch. When that goes your dash is completely dark.

Devin

 

[John 67 SS]

I replaced all othe bulbs with new 194’s and added a couple of new grounds and it made a world of difference in the brightness!!!