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19stepSide72 · 07-09-2009, 06:15 PM

I just saw a topic on restoring a 67-72 dash cluster, I have been looking for a while and cannot locate it. Please lead me in the right direction. Thank you Rob

oldblue1968chevy · 07-09-2009, 06:30 PM

look in the FAQ theres one in there...tcb did his too recently

**LockDoc** · 07-09-2009, 07:33 PM

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Is this the one...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=351800

LockDoc

19stepSide72 · 07-09-2009, 08:05 PM

Thank you. I wanted to know the colors needed to restore my cluster. Exactly what I was looking for.

tcb-1 · 07-09-2009, 09:10 PM

yep, what Leon said.

I used Krylon flourescent orange for the gauge needles. then inserted sheets of copy paper under the needles so that only the needle was exposed. lightly mist the needles and wait until dry to remove the paper. VIOLA!

I plan on doing a complete gauge restoration soon that I will document everything from needle paint, to tin painting, to cleaning and lubricating the gauge mechanisms.

stay tuned........

07-09-2009, 06:15 PM	#1
19stepSide72 wanna be 67 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 696	gauge restoration I just saw a topic on restoring a 67-72 dash cluster, I have been looking for a while and cannot locate it. Please lead me in the right direction. Thank you Rob

07-09-2009, 06:30 PM	#2
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: gauge restoration look in the FAQ theres one in there...tcb did his too recently __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

07-09-2009, 07:33 PM	#3
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,818	Re: gauge restoration - Is this the one... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=351800 LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

07-09-2009, 08:05 PM	#4
19stepSide72 wanna be 67 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 696	Re: gauge restoration Thank you. I wanted to know the colors needed to restore my cluster. Exactly what I was looking for.

07-09-2009, 09:10 PM	#5
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: gauge restoration yep, what Leon said. I used Krylon flourescent orange for the gauge needles. then inserted sheets of copy paper under the needles so that only the needle was exposed. lightly mist the needles and wait until dry to remove the paper. VIOLA! I plan on doing a complete gauge restoration soon that I will document everything from needle paint, to tin painting, to cleaning and lubricating the gauge mechanisms. stay tuned........ __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson Last edited by tcb-1; 07-09-2009 at 09:12 PM.



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