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Topic: gauges
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DONNIE1
Gearhead Posts: 254
From: conover nc
Registered: Jun 2002
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posted 10-26-2002 01:35 PM
   
Let ne run this past the experts..My 66 gauges are so dim, oil/amp INOP, along with temp...With my lack of experience at going into the dash setup., and of course going against the laws of "original" I am thinking about electronic water/oil/volt gauges..I have a guy that can install these for me..your thoughts please, and experience with installing problems..thanks...DB
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DONNIE1
Gearhead Posts: 254
From: conover nc
Registered: Jun 2002
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posted 10-26-2002 01:58 PM
I am speaking of installation of those 3-gauge mounting panels for below dash, like whittney sells...(forgive me) so., what would be the best route...
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 18183
From: Hampton,Virginia,USA MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-26-2002 02:57 PM
DB here's something we done to our '68
Click heresam
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DONNIE1
Gearhead Posts: 254
From: conover nc
Registered: Jun 2002
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posted 10-26-2002 03:03 PM
Now that is what I call "cool".,dern near CHILLY....you guys are good!. thanks..we're talking 250.00 here,tho...I will sure print this out (if I may) for my binder..regards.donnie1
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brockjoe
Gearhead Posts: 961
From: Sioux City, Iowa
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 10-26-2002 06:51 PM
verry coool sam, i have wanted to do the same type of thing with a tach and my 71's dash------------------
Joe
71 Coupe
302 w/2x4
73 Coupe parts car.
Boycott NASCAR
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Jeff
Gearhead Posts: 280
From: Moore, OK USA
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 10-28-2002 02:01 PM
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Originally posted by DONNIE1:
Let ne run this past the experts..My 66 gauges are so dim, oil/amp INOP, along with temp...With my lack of experience at going into the dash setup., and of course going against the laws of "original" I am thinking about electronic water/oil/volt gauges..I have a guy that can install these for me..your thoughts please, and experience with installing problems..thanks...DB
Before going to that expense and trouble, try this: a. Remove cluster
b. Remove backshell from cluster; clean the interior and paint it stark white (inside after masking blue lens). Clean blue lens.
c. Replace all panel lamps with new lamps.
d. Reinstall cluster and check out how much better the panel illumination works. 95% of the light loss is in deteriorated lamps (blackened ones) and in dirty backshells. Cleaned and relamping it should restore it to like new condition. While not like modern cars, it is acceptable to most folks. Good luck!
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DONNIE1
Gearhead Posts: 254
From: conover nc
Registered: Jun 2002
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posted 10-28-2002 02:41 PM
Thanks to the cowboy from OK...will do just that..somewhere you can see a pic of my car..in Gallaery DONNIE1
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