1961 Gauge Cluster

[John P.]

Hello, A friend of mine removed the gauge cluster from his 1961 Corvette to replace the dash pad. He is installing the cluster and forgot where the ground connects to the body. Does anyone have a picture, schematic, or drawing of this connection? As always, thank you so much for any and all help. John

[Terry D.]

Re: 1961 Gauge Cluster

Did you look in the ST-12? If you don't have one it is online. How about an assembly guide?

[Frank D.]

Re: 1961 Gauge Cluster

That page of the 61 AIM is nigh on to useless but here it is with the groundss marked.
A friend and I collaborated on this dash removal treatise (attached) and the ground is discussed (with a picture) near the end.
BTW - this is a perfect time to add a 30 amp, ATC blade type fuse in the battery line to the ammeter - a major upgrade for safety.

[John P.]

Re: 1961 Gauge Cluster

Thank you so much for the illustration Frank. I just got back from vacation and will check it out tomorrow. John