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Re: How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster
I know this is an old thread..I would love to put one of these clusters in my truck....If anyone knows of one for sale please send me a PM...Thanks, John
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Here is one on ebay with gauges...just search ebay or look at the calssifieds here or even junk yard if there are any around you. |
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Re: How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster
If I hadn't already said so, thanks for the great writeup.
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Re: How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster
Welcome!
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Re: How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster
Bring this thread back to the top! Best DIY I have done in a LONG time. Thanks again theastronaut. Finished cluster with powder coated faceplate and bezel.
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Re: How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster
Great writeup!!
Theastrnaut, check your PMs.
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Re: How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster
Just another board member thanking theastronaut for an excellent write up with great photos!! a tremendous help when doing you're own restoration on these clusters.
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Re: How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster
Note that there are rubber cushions around the edge of the lens that will need to be reinstalled to prevent rattles.
![]() Thanks for this awesome tutorial! OK wacky idea below, I want to replace the ammeter with a voltmeter for safety and functionality. I found a relatively cheap one that has similar needle sweep angle to original, and should be “simple” to modify and use one of the ammeter decals on the replacement voltage gauge and fasten to the gauge cluster. My question is, do you think it possible to somehow remove the “D BATT C” (from the dash lens glass) and replace with a reverse-print letter decal in a close color/font with “8 VOLT 18” to make it look close to original? Do you know if the letters are painted on, might scrape off without marring glass? I may just try with a donor and let everyone know if it works. I am asking before even looking at the gauge glass but value your professional opinion!
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