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BIGBLU 72 · 10-05-2009, 11:37 PM

Where are people getting these white faced gauge clusters that are the same as factory?

*highperf4x4* · 10-05-2009, 11:44 PM

I got mine from ebay. There's a guy that's rebuilding them and installing the white vinyl on the gauges and it comes with a new bezel and your choice of color for the dash lights. Less than 200.00 w/o tach. They're not actually the same as factory though. The markings as far as the numbers on the speedo etc are actually on the lense with the factory gauge and they're kind of a light green color. With the white vinyl you need black numbers so they're printed directly on the vinyl and the new lense is clear. The only thing I've noticed is that at night time, the numbers on the speedo are not as easy to see since they don't glow anymore. However, I can still see them good enough and 50mph is always straight up anyway!

If you get one tell him highperf4x4 sent ya!

67ChevyRedneck · 10-06-2009, 12:59 AM

I did the overlay myself. I bought them off ebay.

whitegauges.net sells them.

*highperf4x4* · 10-06-2009, 01:05 AM

You want to be very careful if you do it yourself. You can throw off the fuel gauge taking the needle off if you're not careful. Look at my first pic and you'll see that the needle for the fuel gauges are in the same spot and the gauge is reading correct now that it's in the truck. Same goes for the temp gauge.

Besides going through the gauges, this guy also paints the inside of the gauge panel white everywhere he can so that it throws more light. When you open your gauge panel up you'll notice that it's all green on the inside.

**lks dcvn** · 10-06-2009, 08:12 AM

You can do it yourself for less than $100 including a new bezel for it...

rattle can - white - $3
new Bezel - $45 shipped from Ebay
White Overlay - $20+ shipping - http://www.whitegauges.net/products/...ce-Gauges.html - choose white frace
4 LED 194 Lights to brighten the display - $11 shipped - Ebay
1-2 Pencil erasers - to clean up the contacts for the light bulbs on the circuit - $1

Total = ~$80 if you already have the cluster

*highperf4x4* · 10-06-2009, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lks dcvn

You can do it yourself for less than $100 including a new bezel for it...

rattle can - white - $3
new Bezel - $45 shipped from Ebay
White Overlay - $20+ shipping - http://www.whitegauges.net/products/...ce-Gauges.html - choose white frace
4 LED 194 Lights to brighten the display - $11 shipped - Ebay
1-2 Pencil erasers - to clean up the contacts for the light bulbs on the circuit - $1

Total = ~$80 if you already have the cluster

Do you have a pic of yours in the day/night? I'd like to see what one actually looks like with the black markings on the vinyl and the green numbers/letters on the lense. And a good night shot with the dash lights on. Just for future reference.

Zoomin · 10-06-2009, 02:44 PM

Hey HiPerf, do you have more info on the eBay guy? Like, say, his name?

*highperf4x4* · 10-06-2009, 06:23 PM

Yeah it's Edd Dial

How about a direct link?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RESTO...Q5fAccessories

His phone number is in the ad if you want to call him first. This is a really cool guy. He's retired and rebuilding these gauge panels is all he does. He did such an awesome job on mine that I'd like to send him some more business.

Zoomin · 10-06-2009, 06:31 PM

Cool!

Zoomin · 10-06-2009, 06:49 PM

One more thing, I noticed your dash has the wood face on it. Did you add that, and if so, is it sticking to the bezel pretty well? Did you get the wood for the glove box, and where did you get it?

Thanks!

*highperf4x4* · 10-06-2009, 06:52 PM

I think I ordered the woodrgain stuff from LMC. It was either them or ClassicParts. I'll have to look and get back to you. If you're going to put woodgrain on the dash, get the solid chrome bezel not the black one.

As for adhesion, it seems to stick very well.

Zoomin · 10-06-2009, 10:19 PM

I can look that up, thanks for the info.

10-05-2009, 11:37 PM	#1
BIGBLU 72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ashland, KY Posts: 700	White faced gauge clusters....where to get them? Where are people getting these white faced gauge clusters that are the same as factory? __________________ 68 C10 LWB 2/4 drop 406/th400/3.73posi 04 Silverado SS LQ9 6.0/4L65e/4.11posi AWD

10-05-2009, 11:44 PM	#2
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: White faced gauge clusters....where top get them? I got mine from ebay. There's a guy that's rebuilding them and installing the white vinyl on the gauges and it comes with a new bezel and your choice of color for the dash lights. Less than 200.00 w/o tach. They're not actually the same as factory though. The markings as far as the numbers on the speedo etc are actually on the lense with the factory gauge and they're kind of a light green color. With the white vinyl you need black numbers so they're printed directly on the vinyl and the new lense is clear. The only thing I've noticed is that at night time, the numbers on the speedo are not as easy to see since they don't glow anymore. However, I can still see them good enough and 50mph is always straight up anyway! If you get one tell him highperf4x4 sent ya! Last edited by highperf4x4; 10-05-2009 at 11:50 PM.

10-06-2009, 12:59 AM	#3
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: White faced gauge clusters....where top get them? I did the overlay myself. I bought them off ebay. whitegauges.net sells them. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

10-06-2009, 01:05 AM	#4
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: White faced gauge clusters....where top get them? You want to be very careful if you do it yourself. You can throw off the fuel gauge taking the needle off if you're not careful. Look at my first pic and you'll see that the needle for the fuel gauges are in the same spot and the gauge is reading correct now that it's in the truck. Same goes for the temp gauge. Besides going through the gauges, this guy also paints the inside of the gauge panel white everywhere he can so that it throws more light. When you open your gauge panel up you'll notice that it's all green on the inside. Last edited by highperf4x4; 10-06-2009 at 01:09 AM.

10-06-2009, 08:12 AM	#5
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: White faced gauge clusters....where top get them? You can do it yourself for less than $100 including a new bezel for it... rattle can - white - $3 new Bezel - $45 shipped from Ebay White Overlay - $20+ shipping - http://www.whitegauges.net/products/...ce-Gauges.html - choose white frace 4 LED 194 Lights to brighten the display - $11 shipped - Ebay 1-2 Pencil erasers - to clean up the contacts for the light bulbs on the circuit - $1 Total = ~$80 if you already have the cluster

10-06-2009, 02:44 PM	#7
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: White faced gauge clusters....where top get them? Hey HiPerf, do you have more info on the eBay guy? Like, say, his name?

10-06-2009, 06:23 PM	#8
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: White faced gauge clusters....where top get them? Yeah it's Edd Dial How about a direct link? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RESTO...Q5fAccessories His phone number is in the ad if you want to call him first. This is a really cool guy. He's retired and rebuilding these gauge panels is all he does. He did such an awesome job on mine that I'd like to send him some more business. Last edited by highperf4x4; 10-06-2009 at 06:26 PM.

10-06-2009, 06:31 PM	#9
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: White faced gauge clusters....where top get them? Cool!

10-06-2009, 06:49 PM	#10
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: White faced gauge clusters....where top get them? One more thing, I noticed your dash has the wood face on it. Did you add that, and if so, is it sticking to the bezel pretty well? Did you get the wood for the glove box, and where did you get it? Thanks!

10-06-2009, 06:52 PM	#11
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: White faced gauge clusters....where top get them? I think I ordered the woodrgain stuff from LMC. It was either them or ClassicParts. I'll have to look and get back to you. If you're going to put woodgrain on the dash, get the solid chrome bezel not the black one. As for adhesion, it seems to stick very well.

10-06-2009, 10:19 PM	#12
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: White faced gauge clusters....where top get them? I can look that up, thanks for the info.



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