03-01-2020, 11:41 PM | #1 |
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Gauge cluster
I know I've seen the conversation here about the little foam bumpers in the cluster are actually called so I can get a set for mine.
Tried searching, but I don't know what to search for.
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03-02-2020, 12:11 AM | #2 |
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Re: Gauge cluster
I believe this is what you're looking for - you have to cut it into segments about 1" long and place it around the lens to hold it in place to prevent rattles. PN 38-6980 (#11 in the picture)
https://www.lmctruck.com/1967-72-che...ses-and-gauges |
03-02-2020, 12:27 AM | #3 |
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Re: Gauge cluster
Perfect.
Thanks
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03-02-2020, 01:13 AM | #4 |
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Re: Gauge cluster
If you don't want to go thru the motions of ordering thru mail order and waiting, you could squeeze out some long 1/4'' beads of RTV on wax paper, let them cure over night, cut into 1'' lengths, and peal off the paper.
Might work, and you'll only waste a few squirts of silicon.
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03-02-2020, 01:24 AM | #5 |
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Re: Gauge cluster
I used the pipe insulation you buy at Lowes to wrap your pipes with. I just cut short pieces off of it and placed them inside the gauge cluster. I cut one long one to go over the bottom where the steering column is to block off the light shinning through. It worked great.
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03-08-2020, 12:26 AM | #6 |
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Re: Gauge cluster
Tried some green LED bulbs. Not sure yet.
And discovered a peterbilt horn button fits in a lecarra style wheel like it belongs
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