OR VietVet Is Still Throwing $$$ at 2005 Z71

[OR VietVet]

Just picked up the rig. Front bumper scrapes gone, mirror panel caps painted and can now see the new rear wiper where the paint is not flaking off.

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By the way, my cost for labor and materials, out the door, for the front bumper, both mirrors, complete all around touch up where needed and the entire buff out was $650. I tipped the entire shop enough money for dinner at their favorite Mexican restaurant. Also took home a jar of touch up paint.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Spanks.

Are they plug and play as well? Any year specs on that or are the useful years the same as above, 2003-2005?

The HD clusters would be the same deal as the Esky and Denali clusters--03-05 and also PnP. I'm not sure about diesel clusters. I'd think the tach would be a little different. Not sure about oil and volts either.

 

[iamdub]

I think the 2500 hd trucks had transmission temp as well, if he wanted to keep a more stock look

Si.

 

[OR VietVet]

The HD clusters would be the same deal as the Esky and Denali clusters--03-05 and also PnP. I'm not sure about diesel clusters. I'd think the tach would be a little different. Not sure about oil and volts either.

Yea, I did not want to assume on the years that would work and I was betting that the diesel cluster would be different and best to stick with gas but wanted to ask. Thanks.

 

[OR VietVet]

You could check with Carl if you want to get something that's been totally re-done, and with the tranny gauge. https://www.fixmygauges.com/

When DDS was rebuilding them I sent mine to get all new backlighting LEDs, stepper motors, and the tranny gauge. He programs the VIN and mileage. I understand that he no longer repairs them, but I think his son may have taken that part over.

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So, I sent an email to this guy this morning. Will let you know what he says when/if he responds back.

 

[OR VietVet]

I just got an email back from the fixmygauges guy and I just ordered the 2500HD dash with regular backlighting and the white pointers with the silver centers. Is a completely reman unit shipped for free for $250. This guy is very straight forward to deal with and responds quickly to any questions. I appreciate @Fless for turning me on to him.

@Tonyrodz, I appreciate the cluster offer but I want to look close to stock with the white pointers and the trans temp gauge set up.

As usual, I will post pics when installed.

 

[Tonyrodz]

I just got an email back from the fixmygauges guy and I just ordered the 2500HD dash with regular backlighting and the white pointers with the silver centers. Is a completely reman unit shipped for free for $250. This guy is very straight forward to deal with and responds quickly to any questions. I appreciate @Fless for turning me on to him.

@Tonyrodz, I appreciate the cluster offer but I want to look close to stock with the white pointers and the trans temp gauge set up.

As usual, I will post pics when installed.

Good decision Ron. I can't wait to see how it looks.

 

[Fless]

Good decision Ron. I can't wait to see how it looks.

x2. After I installed my rebuilt cluster I compared the tranny temp on the cluster to what the Tech 2 was reading and it is as close as I'd expect a cluster gauge to be.

 

[OR VietVet]

I am chomping at the bit for those Hellwig sway bar kits but the ebay order states that the kits are built when ordered and I am not due them till first of Feb. It's ok because I knew of the time frame when ordering and the best price i could find was at ebay.

 

[OR VietVet]

Just got the order # and the USPS tracking number for the new cluster. That was quick to say the least. The warranty is 1 year but if I return my old cluster to him, free shipping that he sent a return for, I get a lifetime warranty on the cluster. Like he says on his website, "All others can kiss his ass!"