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73trials
Gearhead Posts: 1225
From: IN EXILE
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 01-21-2003 11:41 PM
   
Seen these? rpmoverlays.com/ 
I'm thinking about getting a set for my 'vert. I installed a speedometer/tach, works fine, but the faces of both are slightly scratched up.  This way they would look nice again, plus they would match the whitefaced oil/temp/volt gauges I already have in the car. Anybody used these?  ------------------
Erwin
'73 convertible 351c 2V C-6, soon to be Grabber blue
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71RESTO
Gearhead Posts: 1320
From: Oregon, USA
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 01-22-2003 12:35 AM
Hey Erwin,
You can go with Autometer white face gauges and they'll slip right into the cluster openings and they look fantastic!!! A guy in our club has four '71-'73 cars and he has used those on all four of them, and they look like they came that way from the factory. I highly recommend going this route if you are switching from stock.------------------
Duane
71 Fastback (his) under resto (351C-4V C6 auto)
73 Mach 1 (hers) (351CJ 4 speed)
66 289/2V coupe (daughter Ashley's)
89 LX 2.3 convertible (daughter Amanda's)
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73trials
Gearhead Posts: 1225
From: IN EXILE
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 01-22-2003 01:10 AM
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Originally posted by 71RESTO:
Hey Erwin,
You can go with Autometer white face gauges and they'll slip right into the cluster openings and they look fantastic!!!
Really?? Thanks, Duane, I'm gonna have to look into that, too. Of course, price is an issue too, as always. The overlays are only $20.
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Erwin
'73 convertible 351c 2V C-6, soon to be Grabber blue
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 20708
From: Reno Nv USA M&M#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-22-2003 01:16 AM
You have to see the job that Ernie did.
They are a work of art. ------------------
SCOOP
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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Kyle
Gearhead Posts: 426
From: Sumner, WA
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 01-22-2003 02:42 PM
I recently put some on a '66- they look really nice except for where I had to cut out for the odometer and high beam indicator. I didn't have very sharp scissors so the edges are a little rough. Be sure and paint your gauges white before putting the overlays on- that way where you cut out only white will show through. I painted the needles while I was at it too- bright orange. The gauges really show up well at night now.
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BLstangin
Gearhead Posts: 817
From: St. James, MN
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 01-22-2003 06:52 PM
Yes do it, but not to your original gauges. I bought a cluster for my 70 on e-bay for $26 to use as a spare, then my Dad ohmed them out and they were all good. Saw the overlays for $18 and Dad said well if you want them get them, you have that other cluster that is good. So I bought them. Just make sure to scuff the paint on the old gauges before you paint them, and paint them white. I prefer krylon paint. I use it all over on everything and it always holds up looks nice and covers well. Even white. It doesn't run also. Make sure you use a very sharp x-acto knife to cut out the overlays, you will see how they work if you get them and then you will understand. I put them in my car and replaced the bulbs with blue one's in my cluster. I have a blue exterior as well as a blue interior, so they look very cool at night when they light up blue instead of green. I can see them great at night and day, and everybody complements them. So go for it. If you can, try to get a used cluster, and if you have to, put it in your car and test the gauges this way. This way you can keep your originals, because once you paint them, you can't change them back. I also painted the needles while I had them apart with a flouresent red-orange, and the needles also look great. Brandon.
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71RESTO
Gearhead Posts: 1320
From: Oregon, USA
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 01-22-2003 09:33 PM
Erwin,
I just got a look at that site, and for the price it seems like a good way to go. Heck, for $20 it's probably worth the try and I may give them a shot. Of course like others have said, it would probably be best to use another set of gauges to try it on.  ------------------
Duane
71 Fastback (his) under resto (351C-4V C6 auto)
73 Mach 1 (hers) (351CJ 4 speed)
66 289/2V coupe (daughter Ashley's)
89 LX 2.3 convertible (daughter Amanda's)
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73trials
Gearhead Posts: 1225
From: IN EXILE
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 01-22-2003 10:30 PM
Thanks, guys. I converted my car from a non-tach cluster to one with a tach, so I still have the original cluster as a backup. I got the tach cluster cheap because of the damage on the face. I'm gonna give the overlays a shot. ------------------
Erwin
'73 convertible 351c 2V C-6, soon to be Grabber blue
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BLstangin
Gearhead Posts: 817
From: St. James, MN
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 01-22-2003 11:20 PM
Sounds great! Let me know if you need some tips or help along the way. Brandon------------------
1970 coupe restored with the help of my dad. 302 with 600 holley, aluminum intake, headers, 4-speed toploader, and 2.79 open 8" rear. Soon to be 9" 3.25 trac-lok
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Billgear
Gearhead Posts: 182
From: Concord,CA
Registered: May 2000
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posted 01-23-2003 01:22 AM
 These are the RPM overlays, I like em!
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73trials
Gearhead Posts: 1225
From: IN EXILE
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 01-23-2003 11:05 PM
Very nice! I ordered mine today. ------------------
Erwin
'73 convertible 351c 2V C-6, soon to be Grabber blue
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73trials
Gearhead Posts: 1225
From: IN EXILE
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 01-30-2003 11:43 PM
Well, it's done! The overlays arrived today and I've already got 'em installed. All it took was a little patience, some white krylon and a set of x-acto knives. I'm very happy with the results, I'm gonna try to post some pics. Thanks again for the advice! ------------------
Erwin
'73 convertible 351c 2V C-6, soon to be Grabber blue
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BLstangin
Gearhead Posts: 817
From: St. James, MN
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 01-31-2003 10:32 AM
Good to hear that you got them done. Any time on the advice. Brandon.------------------
1970 coupe restored with the help of my dad. 302 with 600 holley, aluminum intake, headers, 4-speed toploader, and 2.79 open 8" rear. Soon to be 9" 3.25 trac-lok
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68stang351
Gearhead Posts: 273
From: Savoy TX, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 02-02-2003 10:21 AM
I have them in my 68, they look real good!------------------
Hoofbeats are louder than Heartbeats!
68 Coupe, now with a 351W and 5speed.
Now officially dubbed "THE PIT"
87 LX Coupe - Daily Driver
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MrWesson22
Gearhead Posts: 1286
From: Dacula, GA
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 02-02-2003 01:54 PM
Those look great. My steering column mounted tach and 3 gauge cluster on my tranny hump are all white face... I'd love to go Autometer on my whole setup, but I like the factory stuff too. For $20, I'll probably do this as well. Anyone have a spare set of 69 gauges laying around?
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Neal 69 Gulfstream Aqua Grande
351C/4sp
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rm302 boss
Gearhead Posts: 680
From: Austin Texas
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 02-16-2003 12:01 PM
How hard were these to put in???
Man they look good...
Rene------------------
1970 Boss 302
1990 Taurus SHO
1985 Mustang GT 351W
1995 Land rover Disco
1980 Triumph Spitfire (auto-X car)
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aGreenAgent
Gearhead Posts: 148
From: Orange County, CA
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 02-16-2003 01:57 PM
Am I the only one that thinks that looks absolutely TERRIBLE?
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73trials
Gearhead Posts: 1225
From: IN EXILE
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 02-16-2003 09:22 PM
quote:
Originally posted by rm302 boss:
How hard were these to put in???
Man they look good...
Rene
Not bad at all on a 71-73, can't say for other years. very delicate work, taking the gauges apart, especially the gas gauge. Patience and a little common sense are all it takes. ------------------
Erwin
'73 convertible 351c 2V C-6, soon to be Grabber blue
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73trials
Gearhead Posts: 1225
From: IN EXILE
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 02-16-2003 09:31 PM
quote:
Originally posted by aGreenAgent:
Am I the only one that thinks that looks absolutely TERRIBLE?
Probably not, but that's OK, I for one am glad not everyone has the same tastes. ------------------
Erwin
'73 convertible 351c 2V C-6, soon to be Grabber blue
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