I was reading up instrument bezels. If what I read is correct, 1969 did not have metal bezels, correct?
Mine is definitely metal. Trying to figure out how to clean it up some when I ran across the references to 68 and up being plastic.




definitely like the sturdiness of this bezel as compared to the one in my 71.





Wiring is in pretty good shape. Have not figured out if the bulbs come out from the rear or do I have to further dissasemble?

 

they should pop out but lubricate the boot to reinstall

 

Your bezel is a standard bezel for a 68-69 truck. The bulbs will pull out but they can certainly be stubborn after all these years.

 

Also, probably a numbers dummy question, but which flasher is one that will attach to the back of this cluster? The one that came out of it is a tung-sol 224. However, it must not be functioning as the PO has the flashers attached to a new flasher that just dangles in the back. The ones I see on-line do not have the protrusion for inserting into the back of the cluster.
And if this is not the correct instrument cluster for this truck - which puts in doubt the actual mileage claim - I am considering sanding the grey area, priming and then painting with the same white (corinthian white) that I am using on my wheels and bumpers. Any thoughts on that? I would prefer the factory look, but if the bezel is wrong for the year, what difference does it make?

 

I know I read somewhere that metal bezels were not used in 69, but cool if it is the original.
Ends my plan to paint it white.

 

I am pretty sure that's a 67 bezel

 

I have had 2 trucks. My project truck is 4x4, donor a 4x2, both were 68s and both had that same bezel.

I think the flasher is a 552 flasher.

 

1967-1969 Ford and Mercury models and included a steel surround (bezel). 1967 bezels were trimmed in white and '68-'69 versions were trimmed in silver. More info can be found here: http://fordification.com/tech/67-72ID_01.htm

they didn't switch to the plastic type until 70. That's also when they switched to the printed circuit sheet on the back.

 

If it is metal, get it chromed. It would look sharp.

 

Let me correct fordification a tad.
C9TZ10876A.....standard plastic bezel....69/72.
C9TZ10876B......Ranger woodgrain plastic bezel....1969 only.
DOTZ10876A.....Ranger woodgrain plastic bezel.....70/72.

 

So 69 had no metal clusters at all? If it's a 69 it would ONLY be either a plastic standard or wood grain? Only 67-68 clusters were metal?

 

Not according to my Ford micro-fische. (I heard those groans) Both body styles 81A and 81B got the C9TZ10876A bezel. AKA standard cab and custom cab). Then the Rangers got the C9TZ10876B noted above.

 

interesting info. But it still must be true. You can't lie on the internets

I use most things as a starting point and do research from there.

 

It's a NumberDummy question, but only because JEFFFAFA is using microfiche, so he cannot post parts catalog pics. This pic from the hipoparts.com C/D is a "must see" to answer the question.

1967/69 F100/350: Notice the location of the 4 way flasher switch inside the glove box...and that there are 2 flashers.

Both flashers are shown under the Ford basic part number of 13350 in parts catalog pic.

T/S flasher (SF-224) is located on the back of the instrument cluster.

4 way flasher (SF-552-B) is located in a bracket that attaches to the backside of the dash w/a screw.

Both of these flashers look identical and have two prongs, but the 4 way is a Heavy Duty flasher as it has a louder CLICK.

The 4 way flasher can also be substituted for the T/S flasher and was...with trailer tow, dealers also installed it for people that were hard of hearing.

But the T/S flasher should never be substituted for the 4 way flasher, as it's a "weak sister."

 

Thanks for the clarification for the flashers. I wish I could find one with the prong that sticks into the back of the instrument cluster. Might cut the top off the failed one and glue it to the replacement flasher.
I am kind of surprised that the bezel is incorrect to the truck. I am still of the opinion the mileage is correct and if I am not mistaken the instrument cluster is probably the same.