I don't know which would be easier for you, because I don't know how
easy it is for you to find one of these clusters in a junk yard. But
for me, when my speedometer started acting up, I found an old 300D in
a pick and pull junk yard, and 10 minutes later was the proud owner of
a gauge cluster for 15 bucks. They slide right out. Nothing holds them
in but friction. Just use a thin putty knife or something to run
around it to break it loose if it has stuck to the rest of the dash.

If the nearest pick and pull is an eternity away, I don't konw how bad
working on a bourbon tube is. Not familiar with them. I know what a
bourbon bottle is. Great for cooking.