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

Thanks
Mike

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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 :metal:

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You can buy the white face decal's also for them. It is farely easy to do it your self.:chevy:

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Where do you find the white marks. Never have seen them

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I used decals from white gauges.net

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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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Not looking for white faces I want black faces with clean white markings not the greenish color that came stock

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TBone 1964 rebuilt mine it looks brand new.

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Gus

Do u have his contact info?

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Just send a private message to Tbone1964 he will get back to you.

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I found a Tbone but not a Tbone1964. Sent him a PM

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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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Can I get that instruction sheet please? Dwain.jones7@gmail.com. Thanks a bunch

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Dwain....sent and on the way.
Coley

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Can I get a copy of that too please? jcfcamaro@fairfaxmo.net

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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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Going to work more on mine. Can I get the .PDF at nedfh@comcast.net ? thanks!

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Can send me one also bgwss@hotmail.com?

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Could you send me a set also ricklnay@gmail.com

Thanks Rick

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Dash pdf to ericstockard@gmail.com please.

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If you would please,
Send the PDF to samkost53@gmail.com.
Much appreciated,
Thanks,
Sam

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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.:chevy:

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Coley- PM sent.
Thank you!

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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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Coley,

Could you please email me the PDF to rhernandez0727@att.net.

Thanks,
Ramiro

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I used Coley's instructions to remove my dash and they are spot on with nothing left out. If I remember right he even tells to install a tach if are putting one in.

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Coley,,,

could I get a copy of the instructions as well... wshattuck@gmail.com

thank you

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If anyone still checks this thread, would anyone mind sending me a copy of the PDF?

evolutionmotoringmedia@gmail.com

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Coley, I'd like one also if possible

jcolzani.italia@gmail.com

Thx

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I would like one also jim.stewart@gmail.com.
Thanks

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Coley,could I get a copy of the PDF instructions on dash cluster removal also?
totoraj@gmail.com
Thanks.

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Me too please Dubois46@gmail.com
Thanks

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Coley, I'd like a copy as well if you get a chance. Knight8990@gmail.com

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Coley, please add me to the dash instruction list.
cpayne@mts.net
:)

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Coley I also would like a copy jim.stewart@gmail.com.
Thanks

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I'm confused. The cluster is held on by a few phillips screws. As I recall you need to loosen or drop the wheel side of the column but it's all pretty basic.
As far as the guages themselves, the needles fade, and wiring (battery and temp) gets messed up. Oil pressure is a steel line so fairly simple. Speedo is a cable.

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If this is still available, could you please send one to:

alex1245@hotmail.com

Thanks!!!

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;)

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Hers my cluster I did. I just took it apart and cleaned. Then painted the needles testors florescent orange. Super simple. And looks good to

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I used the new Dakota Digital VHX gauge package. Modern, but with needles.

Works great!! No problems, and is sort-of stock looking. Will try to include a picture.

OK, this was during the build, but you can see the gauges. I think they look OK.

Good Luck!