1st (67-8) gen dash cluster wiring ...

[67 455 Bird ragtop]

I'm in the process of wiring up my gauges and dash cluster. I will be using all Auto Meter gauges and a Covan dash. So I'll need to install/connect all my indicators and gauges. I do plan to retain the "idiot light" functionality to supplement my gauges. My car is a 67 'Bird. I want to make sure I under stand how each of the 9 leads in the connector that normally attaches to the gauge cluster works. If I have anything wrong please correct me.

Pin 6 - This supplies power to the gauge cluster. I should be able to pull power for my gauges and "idiot lights" from here.

Pins 2,3,5, & 8 are all leads from sensors/switches. My understanding is these are ground leads that are grounded when the switch or sensor closes the circuit.

Pins 1 & 4 are the turn signal leads. These are powered leads so any bulbs/leds will need to be grounded like any other light. The flasher unit supplies the power through these leads.

Pin 7 supplies the resistance/reading from the sensor in the fuel cell. This feed needs to be connected to the proper connection on my fuel level gauge.

Pin 9 - This controls the power to any gauge lights for night driving. It also controls the dimming function from the headlight switch.

Does this sound correct ??

Thanks for any feedback.

Here's a link to a schematic to the stock dash harness.

http://thefirstgensite.com/library/electrical/67wir/67wir1.html

[rohrt]

without looking at a schematic that sounds right. Everything has positive power and everything gets grounded to work.


Just wondering why you are keeping the idiot lights. Autometer sells a rally gauge setup. Seems like that would be a nice improvement.

[67 455 Bird ragtop]

Keeping the idiot lights as a backup since the gauges are going to be mounted where the stereo was originally mounted since I have 5" speedo and tach in the original dash location. I also plan on using the Autometer 4-round console mount for some secondary gauges. Oil & trans temp, fuel pressure, and I forget the last one. LOL The main gauges, Oil pressure, water temp, volts, and fuel level will be the larger 2 5/8" gauges where the stereo/Ac controls usually go. I'll also mount the brake warning light there also somewhere. I'd really like to finsd lights that have the symbols in the to maybe mount facing me. But still looking to find some.