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TimC63 · 10-22-2008, 01:39 AM

Has anyone fabricated new idiot/indicator plastic inserts or have any ideas? I'm also missing one rubber retainer. I have three of the original plastic inserts (missing oil pressure), but they have over-spray on them and are mostly warped.

I'm sure I can rig something up, but was just wondering if anyone has attempted this...maybe someone has some from a gauge panel they're not using, but I'm not holding my breath.

Any help would be appreciated...

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1stseries55 · 10-22-2008, 08:00 AM

.. I just got a pack of small pack of mailbox reflectors and shaved the edges down to fit..

protrash64 · 10-22-2008, 07:56 PM

Maybe some small pvc or plastic tubing sawed off ? I have looked at just about every drawer at Ace hardware and they would have to have something that would work.

TimE · 10-22-2008, 10:16 PM

I was thinking about using a plastic folder and cut the pieces to fit. I was going to try the thicker style (the type with metal tabs to hold the paper) and if that was too thick I was going to try the thinner style (the type that is transparent that uses a plastic "clip" to hold the paper). Just something to consider.

10-22-2008, 01:39 AM	#1
TimC63 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 40	GMC Idiot Light Plastic Inserts & Rubber Retainers Has anyone fabricated new idiot/indicator plastic inserts or have any ideas? I'm also missing one rubber retainer. I have three of the original plastic inserts (missing oil pressure), but they have over-spray on them and are mostly warped. I'm sure I can rig something up, but was just wondering if anyone has attempted this...maybe someone has some from a gauge panel they're not using, but I'm not holding my breath. Any help would be appreciated... __________________ TimC63

10-22-2008, 08:00 AM	#2
1stseries55 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsboro, NC Posts: 130	Re: GMC Idiot Light Plastic Inserts & Rubber Retainers .. I just got a pack of small pack of mailbox reflectors and shaved the edges down to fit..

10-22-2008, 07:56 PM	#3
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,519	Re: GMC Idiot Light Plastic Inserts & Rubber Retainers Maybe some small pvc or plastic tubing sawed off ? I have looked at just about every drawer at Ace hardware and they would have to have something that would work. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

10-22-2008, 10:16 PM	#4
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: GMC Idiot Light Plastic Inserts & Rubber Retainers I was thinking about using a plastic folder and cut the pieces to fit. I was going to try the thicker style (the type with metal tabs to hold the paper) and if that was too thick I was going to try the thinner style (the type that is transparent that uses a plastic "clip" to hold the paper). Just something to consider.



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