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gauge cluster rebuild/restoration
Does anyone here in the forum do gauge cluster restoration / rebuilds. Not sure what is working and what isn't but I would like to either replace my guage cluster with a new one or have my stock one restored. I am having the wiring etc. looked over so in the mean time I figured I would pull the cluster and have it restored or replaced... Man those new clusters sure are Expensive$$ Don't want to go digital I would like to keep it somewhat stock looking but with White text, markings etc and nice red needles. Can anyone recommend someone for restoration or does anyone know of a vendor that may have what I am looking for in a new cluster that is reasonably priced. Here is what I am working with now. Oh and also that column and steering wheel are coming out and I am going with a chrome IDIDIT column and a walnut steering wheel
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Re: gauge cluster rebuild/restoration
It's really pretty easy to restore it yourself. Take it apart, clean it up, repainting the needles ( if needed), and replace the bezel. Done deal
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You can buy the white face decal's also for them. It is farely easy to do it your self.
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Re: gauge cluster rebuild/restoration
Where do you find the white marks. Never have seen them
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Re: gauge cluster rebuild/restoration
I used decals from white gauges.net
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Re: gauge cluster rebuild/restoration
If the OP is going to use an new column he/she has cubic money, so why stop w/ the column?
Being cheap, I tried painting the old bezel. No bueno. Now I plan to use an old one that fits the general decrepidness of the truck. You can also dip the bezel in purple power and that will leave it raw black plastic. The guages rarely go south, but the indicators fade. I backed w/ paper and used a paint pen thing from a hobby store to recolor on one set, but it isn't pretty. As far a white face goes, it looks hideous. Just don't. |
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Re: gauge cluster rebuild/restoration
Not looking for white faces I want black faces with clean white markings not the greenish color that came stock
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Re: gauge cluster rebuild/restoration
TBone 1964 rebuilt mine it looks brand new.
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Re: gauge cluster rebuild/restoration
Gus
Do u have his contact info? |
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Re: gauge cluster rebuild/restoration
Just send a private message to Tbone1964 he will get back to you.
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Re: gauge cluster rebuild/restoration
I found a Tbone but not a Tbone1964. Sent him a PM
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Re: gauge cluster rebuild/restoration
I have a set of instructions on how to fully, quickly remove the dash and/or re-install it that is in pdf form if any members are ever interested in taking this on.
It outlines the preferred tools required and probable time each step by step event should take as well as what not to do. I think the first time I tried this it took me a couple of hours and a bucket of sweat to finally get the thing out. Now, it's out and on the bench in about 10-15 minutes. All of that said tho'...TBone does very nice work so you should get some good info and response from him on these dashes. All Good Coley
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Re: gauge cluster rebuild/restoration
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Re: gauge cluster rebuild/restoration
Dwain....sent and on the way.
Coley
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Re: gauge cluster rebuild/restoration
Can I get a copy of that too please? jcfcamaro@fairfaxmo.net
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Re: gauge cluster rebuild/restoration
Hey Coley,
I'm at that point now where I have several panels in case I mess one up. Would you send one to: mike.burke60@yahoo.com mike
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Re: gauge cluster rebuild/restoration
Going to work more on mine. Can I get the .PDF at nedfh@comcast.net ? thanks!
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Re: gauge cluster rebuild/restoration
Can send me one also bgwss@hotmail.com?
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Re: gauge cluster rebuild/restoration
Dash pdf to ericstockard@gmail.com please.
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Once you take one out it becomes a easy task. I can have it out in a matter of minutes. Knowing the proper sequence is the key here.
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Re: gauge cluster rebuild/restoration
Coley- PM sent.
Thank you!
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Re: gauge cluster rebuild/restoration
Coley,
I would like to thank you for the PDF. I've been reluctant to pull it so I don't get myself in too much trouble. It just shows you again why this is such a right site. helping one another mike
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Could you please email me the PDF to rhernandez0727@att.net. Thanks, Ramiro |
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