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82c10 · 12-07-2005, 08:18 PM

how do i clean the foggyness of the plastic lens in front of the gauges?
also on dyeing the door panels, can i use paint thinner to clean them?
and would it hurt it if i put a cd player in my truck would it hurt if i cut some metal to go on the face of the instrument bezel to fill the gaps, or you think i should try to find some wood or plastic?
also where do you wire the lean tab on a 1406 600 cfm edelbrock carb?

bagged74 · 12-07-2005, 10:29 PM

what is a lean tab?

Trimman · 12-08-2005, 12:47 AM

Polishing compound on the lens
Paint thinner will melt the plastic
The only wire on a 1406 is the choke it goes to a switched 12 volt.
Unless you also have a idle compinsation selinoid (spelling?) it's on the linkage side. It goes to the A/C compressor cluch 12 volt.

**N2TRUX** · 12-08-2005, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 82c10

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also on dyeing the door panels, can i use paint thinner to clean them?
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What do you mean by "paint thinner"? If you are referring to mineral spirits, no do not use it because it will not clean the panels, it will leave oil on them. If you mean lacquer thinner, the answer is yes.
Look here for an article I wrote on the subject- 73-87.com

us111 · 12-08-2005, 02:29 AM

hello,can't help you on the rest but as far as dyeing goes do not be afraid to "over do it",,meaning,,as hot as you can stand water with good dishwashing soap,,and scrub brush (cut's grease and wax),,wash good,,rinse very good with as much hot water as material and your hand's can take,,dry good,,then wash and dry good with clean,lint free rag's and lacquer thinner.....people i know has a buisness dyeing thing's ,not quiet the same ( shoes,purse's etc for school prom's,etc..) they say this is the best way to go,,,,never tried it myself yet,,but sound's good...lol..

12-07-2005, 08:18 PM	#1
82c10 needin' money Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chickasha, Oklahoma Posts: 1,106	need to know some how-to's how do i clean the foggyness of the plastic lens in front of the gauges? also on dyeing the door panels, can i use paint thinner to clean them? and would it hurt it if i put a cd player in my truck would it hurt if i cut some metal to go on the face of the instrument bezel to fill the gaps, or you think i should try to find some wood or plastic? also where do you wire the lean tab on a 1406 600 cfm edelbrock carb? __________________ *SWB Stands for Short Wide Bed* Last edited by 82c10; 12-07-2005 at 08:22 PM.

12-07-2005, 10:29 PM	#2
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: need to know some how-to's what is a lean tab?

12-08-2005, 12:47 AM	#3
Trimman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hixson TN. Posts: 74	Re: need to know some how-to's Polishing compound on the lens Paint thinner will melt the plastic The only wire on a 1406 is the choke it goes to a switched 12 volt. Unless you also have a idle compinsation selinoid (spelling?) it's on the linkage side. It goes to the A/C compressor cluch 12 volt. __________________ 82 C-10 Scottsdale LB owned since 89 350 crate vortec heads Crane 1.6 full rollers edelbrock 1406 edelbrock performer eps intake dynomax headers/flowmaster 70's BTO 700r4 level 3 custom 2 piece driveshaft 12 bolt gov loc w/3.08 Last edited by Trimman; 12-08-2005 at 12:53 AM.

12-08-2005, 02:29 AM	#5
us111 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: ashland oh Posts: 660	Re: need to know some how-to's hello,can't help you on the rest but as far as dyeing goes do not be afraid to "over do it",,meaning,,as hot as you can stand water with good dishwashing soap,,and scrub brush (cut's grease and wax),,wash good,,rinse very good with as much hot water as material and your hand's can take,,dry good,,then wash and dry good with clean,lint free rag's and lacquer thinner.....people i know has a buisness dyeing thing's ,not quiet the same ( shoes,purse's etc for school prom's,etc..) they say this is the best way to go,,,,never tried it myself yet,,but sound's good...lol..



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