Custom Cab Instrument Bezel
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Althought the replacement instrument cluster looks very nice, from the pic's, it's difficult to compare scroll pattern on the face of the panel to that of the original, to me it appears different. Several yrs. ago I called 2-3 plastic rechome platers and was very please with disscussion I had with owner of Quality Mustang. He gave me an estimate over the phone then I paid the cost of shipping the entire instrument cluster to the plater and within a few days received a quote of $135. I was very pleased with the results, the cluster looked like new, they made repairs to minor cracks, plated the face and also gauge rings.
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I'm in the process of replacing my instrument bezel, but I'm having a hard time figuring out how the round auxillary oil pressure/amps gauges com off. I don't see the hardware for holding on the chrome trim ring in front of the bezel.
Anyone on here ever taken these apart before? I really don't want to break anything trying, even the original brezel I'm replacing.
Any help is much appreciated.
Anyone on here ever taken these apart before? I really don't want to break anything trying, even the original brezel I'm replacing.
Any help is much appreciated.
I have restored a few of those clusters. A pretty simple but somewhat time consuming job. Before and after of gauge, I use fluorescent paint and a q-tip for the needles. Well worth the effort to make the dash look fresh again.
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Hey Boss, how did you manage to get the trim rings off of those oil & alt gauges? I want to paint the needles on mine too. I'm also curiuous as to how to reset the mileage on the odometer. I have a spare speedo I'd like to use.
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That speedo is NOS ford. Sent you a PM...
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From: Boulder Creek, Ca
[QUOTE=Atlasts;10672381]daveengelson - Do you have the contact info for Quality Mustang, I found one on google but it didn't mention restoration of gauge panels -- Thanks[/QUOTE
He has not responded to my tele message, or email so assume he's no longer in business. Shame, the shop put out quality work. He should update, or delete his website. Sorry!!
He has not responded to my tele message, or email so assume he's no longer in business. Shame, the shop put out quality work. He should update, or delete his website. Sorry!!
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I've had a new bezel ordered thru both DC & Macs now. Each time they call me a few weeks later & say this item is out of stock from their vendor/supplier. Anyone know of another source for these, or better yet if they have them in stock?
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C5TZ-10838-A .. Sweep Speedo Plastic Instrument Cluster Bezel / Obsolete, originally reproduced by Carpenter in 2008.
Edit: Carpenter's 2011 catalog lists the "wrong" part number: C5TZ-10876-A / Sez the bezel comes with the lens (not as original it didn't).
Carpenters 2011 catalog price: $150.00.
Try one a the other repro parts suppliers, since all sell to one another as well as to the general public.
Here's a few: National Parts Depot / LMC / Truck & Car Shop / Auto Krafters.
No Ford Dealer or obsolete parts vendor has any.
Edit: Carpenter's 2011 catalog lists the "wrong" part number: C5TZ-10876-A / Sez the bezel comes with the lens (not as original it didn't).
Carpenters 2011 catalog price: $150.00.
Try one a the other repro parts suppliers, since all sell to one another as well as to the general public.
Here's a few: National Parts Depot / LMC / Truck & Car Shop / Auto Krafters.
No Ford Dealer or obsolete parts vendor has any.
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From: East SF Bay Area
Paid through the nose for it, but I got my bezel. Got the trim rings off my gauges too, thanks to Boss9's info. I've been cleaning up a spare set to practice on. I noticed that the white painted markings on the gauges is pretty delicate. Just wiping with a soft cloth started causing a little smearing of the white paint. Any suggestions as to how to clean them up without erasing them?
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Gauges are done! I picked the best of the two sets of gauges & installed them into the new bezel. They didn't come out too bad, if I do say so myself. Thanks for all the help I got from all who posted & replied to PMs. I couldn't have done it without you.
I know it's not real without them, so here are a few pics:
I know it's not real without them, so here are a few pics:
