skypilot_1

2002 TA WS6
I would like to go to the white gauge over lays.
Has anyone done this themselves?
Assume the cluster is removed and done on the bench?
Is this a DIY project?
Is there a web link that covers this somewhere?
Thanks guys

jamin

hmm I'm surious myself, did it once on my old monte spectacular results

lees02WS6

iTrader: (5)

Yes it's a do it yourself project. It's tedious, but not difficult to do. This Document from Granatelli describe the removal and reinstall well. What it does not cover is the removal of the needles and pealing off of the original overlay. That process is self explanatory, just make sure your needles are back to where they should be when you run the car.

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Removal Steps

1. Remove the plastic kick panel above your knees. – 2 Phillips heads screws and 2 hex head screws.
Note: Be especially careful of the bright yellow wires that run to the air bag. In some applications, the yellow wires are clipped to the brace we are about to remove. Simply remove the clip and mark where they go so you can replace them later.
2. Remove the “V” shaped brace that the hex head screw was attached to. 2 nuts hold it in. Once again, mark the direction it was installed so that you can put it back the same way.
3. Lower your adjustable steering column as low as it will go.
4. Loosen the two nuts that hold the steering column in place. DO NOT TAKE THEM OFF. SIMPLY UNSCREW THEM UNTIL JUST A COUPLE OF THREAD STILL SHOW AT THE BOTTOM. This will allow the steering column to drop down enough to remove your cluster with ease.
5. Remove 2 hex head screws at the top of the plastic bezel above the instrument panel.
6. Unclip the 4 to 6 push in studs at the bottom of the bezel. – Simply reach behind the lower edge and you will feel them.
7. After all studs are free, remove bezel.
Note: Be careful not to scratch the clear plastic over the instrument panel while removing bezel.
8. Remove the 4 hex head screws holding in the instrument panel. 2 at the top and 2 at the bottom.
9. Grab the top of cluster and gently wiggle it free from the connecter behind it.
10. Before sending the instrument panel, please remove the odometer-reset rod and spring so they do not get damaged in shipping. This can be done by unclipping the 2 clips at the top edge of the instrument panel and rotating the clear bezel down. Also please Saran Wrap the clear part of the cluster to prevent it from getting scratched
11. Put a label or tag on your cluster with your return to address, name, and color of the gauges you would like and model year of cluster. – This is important information to us.

Replacement Steps

1. Remove clear cover and replace the odometer reset bottom
2. Place the panel back in its place and gently push the plug into the connecter.
3. Replace the 4 hex head screws holding in the cluster – It’s the longer ones
4. Replace the bezel making sure all the studs are lined up at the bottom.
5. Install the 2 hex head screws in the top of bezel – the short ones
6. Tighten the two nuts that held the steering column
7. Replace the “V” shaped brace using the 2 nuts and reattach the wires you originally moved out of the way
8. Replace plastic kick panel with the 2 Phillips head screws and 2 hex head screws. Phillips head screws go in the upper corners

PontiacFan

iTrader: (104)

1) Search for 6LE stuff from Google & here on LS1Tech.
Lots of info here on their Group Purchases over the last couple years.
B) http://www.blackcatcustom.com/Firebird%20Trans%20Am.htm
Third) http://www.whitegauges.net/
4th) http://www.ebbsnflows.cz28.com/photo2.html
E) Google really is yer friend.
Good Luck!

skypilot_1

I was looking at CUSTOMGAUGES on Ebay. Says they go over top of stock face and you do not have to remove the needles. Called Laminated overlays.
Sounds pretty trick to me.
Thanks for all the info. I'll check it out.

PontiacFan

iTrader: (104)

I've actually used those & the gauge panel ones are okay.
Work very well with the Firebird gauge layout with the bezel.
Probably not good for the Camaro panel, unless you add the Firebird Bezel.

But the overlay for the HVAC layout of the holes is a little bit off.
They are spaced just a little too far apart from the defroster button on the left, to the rotary selection dial on the far right. Maybe 1/16"-1/8" over all.

I had a complete set-up all ready to go in my car, & decided I didn't like the white layout with my black/gold themed car.

skypilot_1

May The V8 Force be With You........There's No Replacement For Displacement!!