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Dark Knight · 11-08-2010, 12:07 AM

Okay guys (and occasional gals)...I have recently acquired a gauge cluster (with actual gauges, not warning lights) that I would like to restore. I'm purchasing a used bezel and a new lens, but the actual gauges need some help. The black paint on them has faded along with the white markings. I know you can buy the white face decals, but I want black ones so they look like the originals. I remember someone on here saying that they bought some of these decals, but I don't remember where. I've already scoured the FAQ and EBay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-...#ht_1793wt_934

Like this one, but black.

eightbanger · 11-08-2010, 05:43 AM

Found this link using the Search....click the drop down box for more face colors.

http://whitegauges.net/products/1967...ce-Gauges.html

Dark Knight · 11-08-2010, 08:24 PM

Duh! I just got off that page before I made this post. I can't believe I missed that box there. lol. Thanks. I'll post some pics when I'm done.

stephanie80gardner · 04-27-2011, 04:03 PM

Do you have pics?

VA72C10 · 04-27-2011, 06:25 PM

interested to see if you got the black gauge overlays with the factory green print or they came with white like the one's I've seen (and have)

Dark Knight · 04-27-2011, 08:19 PM

Here's some pics. The overlay has white lettering. I believe the originals were white too, it's just the glass that has light green lettering. Now I just have to hook the speedo back up. Wouldn't you know, I drop in a 5-speed and everything snowballs. I try to install Cable X only to find out that I need a connector for the VSS. Oh well. I found it, now I just gotta go get it. At least it will be accurate now!

Oh, BTW, I had to hand paint the red on the temp decal.

VA72C10 · 04-27-2011, 08:23 PM

Looks good! did you do the entire set? The originals actually have a light green tint on them but unless you're going for a 100% stock resto that wouldn't matter....and at that point it'd make more sense to find nicer gauges than to use an overlay anyways

Nice job!

Dark Knight · 04-27-2011, 08:36 PM

Thanks for the compliment. Yep. I did all of them. I was recently thinking about going with the Dakota Digital gauges, but I just can't force myself to cough up the cash. I've got it, but it hurts a little to leave my wallet.

I just drool over the ones in my buddy's truck when he comes over. I love the way the tach has the little bar graph thing and the actual RPM's below it. Maybe when I get tired of these...

11-08-2010, 12:07 AM	#1
Dark Knight Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pleak, Texas Posts: 420	Gage cluster restoration Okay guys (and occasional gals)...I have recently acquired a gauge cluster (with actual gauges, not warning lights) that I would like to restore. I'm purchasing a used bezel and a new lens, but the actual gauges need some help. The black paint on them has faded along with the white markings. I know you can buy the white face decals, but I want black ones so they look like the originals. I remember someone on here saying that they bought some of these decals, but I don't remember where. I've already scoured the FAQ and EBay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-...#ht_1793wt_934 Like this one, but black. __________________ -1967 Chevrolet Fleetside LWB- 350 V8 w/thumpr cam, NV3500, 3.08 gears, A/C, PS -1983 Chevy Silverado C1500- 383 stroker, TH400 -1989 Chevy Silverado K1500 SWB- 5.3L swap, 700R4, 3.42 gears -And a '66 Ford Mustang- 200 I6, C4 trans, rust bucket "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." -FDR (and maybe rust too) You've gotta be able to stop and steer before you can go fast! Last edited by Dark Knight; 11-08-2010 at 12:09 AM. Reason: bad link... ):

11-08-2010, 05:43 AM	#2
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: Gage cluster restoration Found this link using the Search....click the drop down box for more face colors. http://whitegauges.net/products/1967...ce-Gauges.html __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger

11-08-2010, 08:24 PM	#3
Dark Knight Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pleak, Texas Posts: 420	Re: Gage cluster restoration Duh! I just got off that page before I made this post. I can't believe I missed that box there. lol. Thanks. I'll post some pics when I'm done. __________________ -1967 Chevrolet Fleetside LWB- 350 V8 w/thumpr cam, NV3500, 3.08 gears, A/C, PS -1983 Chevy Silverado C1500- 383 stroker, TH400 -1989 Chevy Silverado K1500 SWB- 5.3L swap, 700R4, 3.42 gears -And a '66 Ford Mustang- 200 I6, C4 trans, rust bucket "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." -FDR (and maybe rust too) You've gotta be able to stop and steer before you can go fast!

04-27-2011, 04:03 PM	#4
stephanie80gardner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6	Re: Gage cluster restoration Do you have pics?

04-27-2011, 06:25 PM	#5
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Gage cluster restoration interested to see if you got the black gauge overlays with the factory green print or they came with white like the one's I've seen (and have) __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

04-27-2011, 08:19 PM	#6
Dark Knight Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pleak, Texas Posts: 420	Re: Gage cluster restoration Here's some pics. The overlay has white lettering. I believe the originals were white too, it's just the glass that has light green lettering. Now I just have to hook the speedo back up. Wouldn't you know, I drop in a 5-speed and everything snowballs. I try to install Cable X only to find out that I need a connector for the VSS. Oh well. I found it, now I just gotta go get it. At least it will be accurate now! Oh, BTW, I had to hand paint the red on the temp decal. Attached Images __________________ -1967 Chevrolet Fleetside LWB- 350 V8 w/thumpr cam, NV3500, 3.08 gears, A/C, PS -1983 Chevy Silverado C1500- 383 stroker, TH400 -1989 Chevy Silverado K1500 SWB- 5.3L swap, 700R4, 3.42 gears -And a '66 Ford Mustang- 200 I6, C4 trans, rust bucket "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." -FDR (and maybe rust too) You've gotta be able to stop and steer before you can go fast!

04-27-2011, 08:23 PM	#7
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Gage cluster restoration Looks good! did you do the entire set? The originals actually have a light green tint on them but unless you're going for a 100% stock resto that wouldn't matter....and at that point it'd make more sense to find nicer gauges than to use an overlay anyways Nice job! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

04-27-2011, 08:36 PM	#8
Dark Knight Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pleak, Texas Posts: 420	Re: Gage cluster restoration Thanks for the compliment. Yep. I did all of them. I was recently thinking about going with the Dakota Digital gauges, but I just can't force myself to cough up the cash. I've got it, but it hurts a little to leave my wallet. I just drool over the ones in my buddy's truck when he comes over. I love the way the tach has the little bar graph thing and the actual RPM's below it. Maybe when I get tired of these... __________________ -1967 Chevrolet Fleetside LWB- 350 V8 w/thumpr cam, NV3500, 3.08 gears, A/C, PS -1983 Chevy Silverado C1500- 383 stroker, TH400 -1989 Chevy Silverado K1500 SWB- 5.3L swap, 700R4, 3.42 gears -And a '66 Ford Mustang- 200 I6, C4 trans, rust bucket "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." -FDR (and maybe rust too) You've gotta be able to stop and steer before you can go fast!



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