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jaybirdpete · 05-04-2015, 01:09 AM

Anyone know any tips on repainting my instrument panel? I would like it to look fresh and original but I'm not sure what kind of paint to use or anything. Here is a picture of it.

duallyjams · 05-04-2015, 07:46 PM

plenty of write ups on chevy gauge cluster in the faq at the top of the forum but I don't think there's any on GMC.

VonDog · 05-04-2015, 10:44 PM

There's a thread called "how to restore and detail an original gauge cluster". It's for a chevy but the info is invaluable. I'm trying to post a link but am having trouble. It's in the FAQ section. Also you can google search the 67-72 chevytrucks.com at the top of the page. Just type in what I quoted and it will pop up.

jaybirdpete · 05-04-2015, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by VonDog

There's a thread called "how to restore and detail an original gauge cluster". It's for a chevy but the info is invaluable. I'm trying to post a link but am having trouble. It's in the FAQ section. Also you can google search the 67-72 chevytrucks.com at the top of the page. Just type in what I quoted and it will pop up.

Yeah I've seen that thread. It's informative and helped me figure out how to make colored instrument lenses but the repaint is what's gonna be a *****.

NEWFISHER · 05-05-2015, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jaybirdpete

Yeah I've seen that thread. It's informative and helped me figure out how to make colored instrument lenses but the repaint is what's gonna be a *****.

Get ahold of Tom from Classic instrument on here. He has a guy that does a factory like finished bezel restoration for cheap. Much less than paying a restoration shop to sink 6 hours into it.

65chevysub · 05-06-2015, 10:31 AM

I just cleaned mine up carefully and repainted the bezel and gauge cover with Krylon gloss black. Will have someone do the gauges and odometer eventually.

05-04-2015, 01:09 AM	#1
jaybirdpete Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 33	1965 instrument panel restoration Anyone know any tips on repainting my instrument panel? I would like it to look fresh and original but I'm not sure what kind of paint to use or anything. Here is a picture of it. Attached Images

05-04-2015, 07:46 PM	#2
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: 1965 instrument panel restoration plenty of write ups on chevy gauge cluster in the faq at the top of the forum but I don't think there's any on GMC. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

05-04-2015, 10:44 PM	#3
VonDog Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 348	Re: 1965 instrument panel restoration There's a thread called "how to restore and detail an original gauge cluster". It's for a chevy but the info is invaluable. I'm trying to post a link but am having trouble. It's in the FAQ section. Also you can google search the 67-72 chevytrucks.com at the top of the page. Just type in what I quoted and it will pop up.

05-06-2015, 10:31 AM	#6
65chevysub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Cottonwood, Arizona Posts: 1,382	Re: 1965 instrument panel restoration I just cleaned mine up carefully and repainted the bezel and gauge cover with Krylon gloss black. Will have someone do the gauges and odometer eventually. Attached Images



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