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10-19-2011, 04:05 PM
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gauge cluster glass
Hi I'm wondering if the glass on the gauge cluster on my 63 is removable seems to be a lot of dust and dirt inside, I would really like to clean it if it's removable
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10-19-2011, 04:17 PM
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It's Better With Nitro
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Chino Hills, CA
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Re: gauge cluster glass
Yes, the gauge cluster can be unbolted to be disassembled. Just be careful lay it face side up when removing the bezel, lens, etc., since the colored lenses of the turn signal and warning lights can fall out. I completely disassembled mine to fabricate a custom polycarbonate lens for my instrument cluster.
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1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes |
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10-19-2011, 05:50 PM
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Re: gauge cluster glass
If it is the same as my 64, the lettering on the glass will come off if you touch it. I used colored plastic notebook dividers to replace the lenses.
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10-19-2011, 09:09 PM
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Easy Does It
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Dirdy Mo , North Carolina
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Re: gauge cluster glass
there is a company -whitegauges.net that makes new gauge kits in white or black , also LED's to replace the old bulbs, I did my old truck like this and it turned out nice
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10-20-2011, 11:14 AM
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Re: gauge cluster glass
Thanks for the info, lost second and third gear on t350 last night glass cleaning will have to wait a little bit
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10-20-2011, 11:19 AM
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Location: Galt, Calif
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Re: gauge cluster glass
two things to check, vacuum modulator, have you lost the connection and or kickdown cable maladjusted...for a start anyways.
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10-20-2011, 01:24 PM
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Re: gauge cluster glass
Thanks for the info that's the first thing I checked, had it towed to my tranny guy I'm waiting for his call !!!
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10-20-2011, 01:58 PM
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Germany
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Re: gauge cluster glass
Hi,
find attached a very good explaination for the gauge cluster removal (1964-66). I think for a 1963 it's similary. http://www.earlyclassic.com/tech.asp...64-66%20Chevy2 greetings from Germany Martin |
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10-20-2011, 02:21 PM
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Re: gauge cluster glass
Thanks Banno that will really help good info
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10-20-2011, 06:30 PM
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Re: gauge cluster glass
1965 dash cluster put of dash, pics
dunno what the differences are... or if those will help, but there they are. -W |
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