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04-01-2014, 02:31 PM | #1 |
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Got My Tach Cluster Rebuilt
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I finished this up this morning. I’ve been waiting on the new lens. I was washing the original one with dish soap and water mixture and the numbers and letters started flaking off of it….Bummer. The figures on the new one are not quite as bold as the original but it looks good. I may put it in the ’71 when I get it together. LockDoc
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04-01-2014, 03:20 PM | #2 |
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Re: Got My Tach Cluster Rebuilt
Looks great!
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04-01-2014, 03:55 PM | #3 |
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Re: Got My Tach Cluster Rebuilt
That looks awesome, Leon
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04-01-2014, 06:04 PM | #4 |
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Re: Got My Tach Cluster Rebuilt
Looks good.
Sometimes just plain water wipes the old original lenses clean if you aren't careful.
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04-01-2014, 07:39 PM | #5 |
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Re: Got My Tach Cluster Rebuilt
Great Job looks awesome. I am getting ready to pull mine out of the truck tonight. Wish me luck.
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04-01-2014, 09:16 PM | #6 |
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Re: Got My Tach Cluster Rebuilt
I put a new bezel on my non-tach cluster sure does make them shiny.
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Re: Got My Tach Cluster Rebuilt
Thanks gents.
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04-01-2014, 09:35 PM | #8 |
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Re: Got My Tach Cluster Rebuilt
Looks nice, good job
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04-02-2014, 11:00 AM | #9 |
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Re: Got My Tach Cluster Rebuilt
Very happy with mine also. I was very careful not to get carried away in cleaning.
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04-02-2014, 02:58 PM | #10 |
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Re: Got My Tach Cluster Rebuilt
Does anyone know of a good Tester's paint or something that is a GOOD match for the factory color on the needles? My speedo is faded, but the rest are good (and the tach is a new repop). I'd rather not do them all and risk messing up, so if I could just do (or buy if anyone sells them separate) the one it'd be better.
Sad cluster story: After years of searching I finally found a rally cluster for my 2+2, and went to gently clean it. The paint has basically all turned to powder, and touching it in any way caused them all to come off. So I have a half-blank one somewhere. Eventually found another. Was going to get the original re-lithographed but it would have been real expensive.
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04-02-2014, 03:09 PM | #11 | |
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Re: Got My Tach Cluster Rebuilt
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This is what I use. Testors - 2041 Model Master Fluorescent Red Orange FS28913 If your other needles have any fade at all this will not work for matching. Just a word of advise, do not tape directly on the gauge faces when painting. Use a piece paper of paper behind trhe needle. Tape will pull off the original graduation paint on the gauge face. Good luck, Tom
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04-02-2014, 03:15 PM | #12 | |
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Your cluster looks great. Sometimes the paint on the original lens get old and brittle over the years and this will happen. There is not much you can do with it. Even plain water will wipe the printed/painted figures off. If you are interested in a NOS lens, please contact me by PM. I also have some nice original ones that I can get buffed up for you. Tom
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04-02-2014, 03:20 PM | #13 | |
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I used "Model Master" Fluorescent Red #28915 purchased at "Hobby Lobby" craft supply store. Just remember that no matter how good the originals are they are still going to be faded. I didn't paint a couple of the small gauge needles but you have to look real close to see any difference. LockDoc LockDoc
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04-02-2014, 04:13 PM | #14 |
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Re: Got My Tach Cluster Rebuilt
Looks good Leon, how's the Longhorn coming I haven't seen an update in a while
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04-02-2014, 04:21 PM | #15 |
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Re: Got My Tach Cluster Rebuilt
Very nice work Leon!
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04-02-2014, 06:29 PM | #16 | |
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04-02-2014, 10:06 PM | #17 | ||
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Thanks Mike. LockDoc
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04-03-2014, 02:42 AM | #18 |
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Re: Got My Tach Cluster Rebuilt
I have a can of that Testors model spray paint from a previous cluster touch up. But figured since it is several years old in the garage doubtful it has survived the cold.
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04-03-2014, 03:41 AM | #19 |
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Re: Got My Tach Cluster Rebuilt
Leon,
That looks amazing! I got a tach cluster a week ago. I ordered a new lens and bezel that should arrive before the weekend. I hope it turns out as well as yours. |
04-03-2014, 01:19 PM | #20 |
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Re: Got My Tach Cluster Rebuilt
well, you could always just let me put that in mine if its to nice for you now...! its way to nice for my truck, but i'll deal with it
i was down at Arts getting some parts right after he shipped that lens off to you. picked up some goodies got all the window seals and a disc/drum mastercyinder and proportioning valve. those vent windows are a pain in the ass to rebuild. especially smashing the rivets by hand with a hammer and tool! |
04-03-2014, 01:53 PM | #21 | |
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Nice guy that Art. I was going to mention that about the vents but I didn't want to spoil the fun for you... LockDoc
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04-03-2014, 01:55 PM | #22 | |
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04-03-2014, 02:28 PM | #23 |
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thaaaanks! i had already watched a 47 minute video on youtube of a guy rebuilding them so i had a good idea. we have one of those nice expensive rivet tools at work so i thought id get lucky. it technically would work, but i tried it on one and it doesnt flare the rivet flat like it needs to be. i need a different flare end for the tool and we dont have it.
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04-03-2014, 02:40 PM | #24 | |
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Didn't you get a hand rivet tool with the gasket kit? That's what I used and it actually worked pretty good with the wifey helping hold the window. LockDoc
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04-03-2014, 02:44 PM | #25 |
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yes i did. the only one i have yet to do on the drivers side is the pivot rivet. she is going to help me with that one tonight. then start on the passenger side.
isnt there a tach cluster that reads above 5 also? or was that the most rpm? thought i saw another version also. |
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