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Old 05-02-2017, 10:26 AM   #51
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Re: How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster

I know this is an old thread..I would love to put one of these clusters in my truck....If anyone knows of one for sale please send me a PM...Thanks, John
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Old 05-02-2017, 12:47 PM   #52
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I know this is an old thread..I would love to put one of these clusters in my truck....If anyone knows of one for sale please send me a PM...Thanks, John
I am about to restore mine now. I bought one from ebay for $50 shipped or so and am following the DIY in this thread to restore it. I took it apart once just to make sure everything was easy as it seems and it is...

Here is one on ebay with gauges...just search ebay or look at the calssifieds here or even junk yard if there are any around you.
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Old 05-02-2017, 01:30 PM   #53
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I am about to restore mine now. I bought one from ebay for $50 shipped or so and am following the DIY in this thread to restore it. I took it apart once just to make sure everything was easy as it seems and it is...

Here is one on ebay with gauges...just search ebay or look at the calssifieds here or even junk yard if there are any around you.
Thanks so much for the information...I sent the guy a message....It doesn't have the wiring harness that goes with it so Ill juts look around...Ill see what he says...Once again I really appreciate your help.
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Old 05-02-2017, 01:35 PM   #54
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Thanks so much for the information...I sent the guy a message....It doesn't have the wiring harness that goes with it so Ill juts look around...Ill see what he says...Once again I really appreciate your help.
John
You are welcome...you can buy new wiring harnesses for around $65 or so also. I may do this if I can't get mine sorted out. Mine fortunately came with a harness though.

I had this link bookmarked in my C10 bookmarks page.
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Re: How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster

If I hadn't already said so, thanks for the great writeup.
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If I hadn't already said so, thanks for the great writeup.
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Old 12-04-2018, 01:04 PM   #57
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Re: How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster

Bring this thread back to the top! Best DIY I have done in a LONG time. Thanks again theastronaut. Finished cluster with powder coated faceplate and bezel.
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Old 09-07-2019, 08:39 PM   #58
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Great writeup!!

Theastrnaut, check your PMs.
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Re: How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster

Just another board member thanking theastronaut for an excellent write up with great photos!! a tremendous help when doing you're own restoration on these clusters.
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Old 02-23-2023, 04:01 PM   #60
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Re: How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster

Note that there are rubber cushions around the edge of the lens that will need to be reinstalled to prevent rattles.

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Thanks for this awesome tutorial! OK wacky idea below, I want to replace the ammeter with a voltmeter for safety and functionality. I found a relatively cheap one that has similar needle sweep angle to original, and should be “simple” to modify and use one of the ammeter decals on the replacement voltage gauge and fasten to the gauge cluster. My question is, do you think it possible to somehow remove the “D BATT C” (from the dash lens glass) and replace with a reverse-print letter decal in a close color/font with “8 VOLT 18” to make it look close to original? Do you know if the letters are painted on, might scrape off without marring glass? I may just try with a donor and let everyone know if it works. I am asking before even looking at the gauge glass but value your professional opinion!

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