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myoldchevytruck · 01-06-2011, 08:37 AM

I have started a rebuild of my gauge cluster. While awaiting a vacuum gauge to complete the full 7 gauges, I've tackled painting the top 3 in red. Here's how they turned out after an overnight curing. I'll mask the others off when I get the vacuum gauge in a few days.

jamesi20 · 01-06-2011, 09:07 AM

Those look really good,nice job!

myoldchevytruck · 01-06-2011, 09:23 AM

I bought a new tac/vac lens, new bulbs/bulb housings and painted the outer bezel black. Can't wait to get the vac gauge, paint the small gauges and re assemble everything. I'll take pics/post as I go.

tubbedII · 01-06-2011, 12:25 PM

Looks great!

myoldchevytruck · 01-06-2011, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by tubbedII

Looks great!

the little ones r a pita to mask. patience.............

**VetteVet** · 01-06-2011, 12:47 PM

It 's looking great,. I found this thread on the FAQs and thought I'd post it. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=110613
It may help you or other forum members on their clusters. Thanks for your thread. I want to repaint my needles also. I saw a thread once where a member used tester's luminescent orange to repaint the needles.If I find it I will post it.

myoldchevytruck · 01-06-2011, 12:49 PM

Thanks for the info

gcburdic · 01-06-2011, 01:17 PM

Hey Harry...have you tried to pop those needles off....I know I repainted my speedo and fuel gauges and they just popped off....use caution and go easy and they'll come right off....no masking required

**VetteVet** · 01-06-2011, 01:24 PM

Using the search revealed this page. The first three threads are relevant.
http://www.google.com/custom?domains...D%3A1%3B&hl=en

myoldchevytruck · 01-06-2011, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

Hey Harry...have you tried to pop those needles off....I know I repainted my speedo and fuel gauges and they just popped off....use caution and go easy and they'll come right off....no masking required

i have not tried. i would hate to break them. im waiting for a vac gauge from a member to come in the mail. i would certaly hate to break that one

myoldchevytruck · 01-07-2011, 09:29 AM

Here's an updated picture of 6 of 7 needles painted. Just waiting for the vacuum gauge to arrive and I'll paint that needle red then reassemble everything (hopefully by the end of the weekend).

01-06-2011, 08:37 AM	#1
myoldchevytruck Retired Air Force Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 Posts: 1,808	Gauge Needle Painting I have started a rebuild of my gauge cluster. While awaiting a vacuum gauge to complete the full 7 gauges, I've tackled painting the top 3 in red. Here's how they turned out after an overnight curing. I'll mask the others off when I get the vacuum gauge in a few days. __________________ Harry 69' SWB Step Side 1/2 Ton w/68' Front Clip Swap from Leafs to Trailing Arms (Complete) Swap 6 Lug to 5 Lug (w/ Disk Brakes in Front) 3/6 Drop Help Support The Board Click Here For Information On How To Subscribe Krue's FAQ Page Vendors

01-06-2011, 09:07 AM	#2
jamesi20 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: NORTHEAST OHIO Posts: 493	Re: Gauge Needle Painting Those look really good,nice job!

01-06-2011, 09:23 AM	#3
myoldchevytruck Retired Air Force Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 Posts: 1,808	Re: Gauge Needle Painting I bought a new tac/vac lens, new bulbs/bulb housings and painted the outer bezel black. Can't wait to get the vac gauge, paint the small gauges and re assemble everything. I'll take pics/post as I go. __________________ Harry 69' SWB Step Side 1/2 Ton w/68' Front Clip Swap from Leafs to Trailing Arms (Complete) Swap 6 Lug to 5 Lug (w/ Disk Brakes in Front) 3/6 Drop Help Support The Board Click Here For Information On How To Subscribe Krue's FAQ Page Vendors

01-06-2011, 12:25 PM	#4
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: Gauge Needle Painting Looks great! __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

01-06-2011, 12:47 PM	#6
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,709	Re: Gauge Needle Painting It 's looking great,. I found this thread on the FAQs and thought I'd post it. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=110613 It may help you or other forum members on their clusters. Thanks for your thread. I want to repaint my needles also. I saw a thread once where a member used tester's luminescent orange to repaint the needles.If I find it I will post it. __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative.

01-06-2011, 12:49 PM	#7
myoldchevytruck Retired Air Force Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 Posts: 1,808	Re: Gauge Needle Painting Thanks for the info __________________ Harry 69' SWB Step Side 1/2 Ton w/68' Front Clip Swap from Leafs to Trailing Arms (Complete) Swap 6 Lug to 5 Lug (w/ Disk Brakes in Front) 3/6 Drop Help Support The Board Click Here For Information On How To Subscribe Krue's FAQ Page Vendors

01-06-2011, 01:17 PM	#8
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Gauge Needle Painting Hey Harry...have you tried to pop those needles off....I know I repainted my speedo and fuel gauges and they just popped off....use caution and go easy and they'll come right off....no masking required __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

01-06-2011, 01:24 PM	#9
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,709	Re: Gauge Needle Painting Using the search revealed this page. The first three threads are relevant. http://www.google.com/custom?domains...D%3A1%3B&hl=en __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative.

01-07-2011, 09:29 AM	#11
myoldchevytruck Retired Air Force Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 Posts: 1,808	Re: Gauge Needle Painting Here's an updated picture of 6 of 7 needles painted. Just waiting for the vacuum gauge to arrive and I'll paint that needle red then reassemble everything (hopefully by the end of the weekend). __________________ Harry 69' SWB Step Side 1/2 Ton w/68' Front Clip Swap from Leafs to Trailing Arms (Complete) Swap 6 Lug to 5 Lug (w/ Disk Brakes in Front) 3/6 Drop Help Support The Board Click Here For Information On How To Subscribe Krue's FAQ Page Vendors Last edited by myoldchevytruck; 01-07-2011 at 09:30 AM.



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