Custom Cab Instrument Bezel
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Custom Cab Instrument Bezel
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.
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Ok, I found some pics of the same gauges as mine online so this might help.
As you can see, there are no visible fasteners for the 2 outer gauges. I've tried gently prying up on the exterior trim ring with no success.
Clues anyone? Surely someone on here has experienced this. Thanks!
As you can see, there are no visible fasteners for the 2 outer gauges. I've tried gently prying up on the exterior trim ring with no success.
Clues anyone? Surely someone on here has experienced this. Thanks!
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On each gauge (outer) there are nuts on the studs. You need to remove these nuts to remove gauges. If double nutted you need to remove all the nuts and the gauge will come out. If yours are rusted like the ones in the pictures, use PB blaster small wire brush and clead the threads the best you can.
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What he said...the metal covers you see on the backside will then come off (they can stick to the plastic piece) and then the gauge itself comes out the front. The chrome rings stay on the gauges.
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Ah, thanks guys! I should have thought of trying that.
Bad news there on the chrome rings staying on the gauges, though. Are you saying that they're actually part of the bezel itself and can't be removed?
The new bezel doesn't have holes provided for the oil pressure/amps gauges. I was going to cut them in & transfer the old chrome rings to the new bezel. I hate to ditch the oil pressure & amps gauges to have a shiny dash, but mine is even worse looking that the one in the pictures.
Bad news there on the chrome rings staying on the gauges, though. Are you saying that they're actually part of the bezel itself and can't be removed?
The new bezel doesn't have holes provided for the oil pressure/amps gauges. I was going to cut them in & transfer the old chrome rings to the new bezel. I hate to ditch the oil pressure & amps gauges to have a shiny dash, but mine is even worse looking that the one in the pictures.
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Correct...the gauge assembly itself has the stainless trim ring crimped on and is not serviceable. I know there are gauge restoration outfits that specialize in this type of work. The lenses on these gauges I believe are glass.
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66cc, you can take the chrome bezels off the oil/amp gauges by VERY carefully bending the tabs out straight. The lenses are plastic.
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The chrome rings do come off (it's a little fussy of an operation), but you don't have to take them off to transfer the gauges do your new bezel. I refurbish these instrument clusters (not restore) for the guy who doesn't want to drop the coin on a new bezel. It's amazing what can be accomplished with a little paint and some judicious cleaning:
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[quote=ddavidv;10492963]The chrome rings do come off (it's a little fussy of an operation), but you don't have to take them off to transfer the gauges do your new bezel. I refurbish these instrument clusters (not restore) for the guy who doesn't want to drop the coin on a new bezel. It's amazing what can be accomplished with a little paint and some judicious cleaning:
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Please PM, I need mine redone.
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C5TZ-10838-A .. Instrument Cluster Bezel / Reproduced by Dennis Carpenter.
Original applications: 1965/66 F100/250 2WD Custom Cabs.
Just like the original, the reproduced bezel does NOT come with the holes for the optional Oil/Amp Gauges.
These holes have to be drilled out using a hole saw.
Original applications: 1965/66 F100/250 2WD Custom Cabs.
Just like the original, the reproduced bezel does NOT come with the holes for the optional Oil/Amp Gauges.
These holes have to be drilled out using a hole saw.
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ddavidv,
Can you send some info on refurbishing costs? The refurbished cluster looks great!
pgroebuck@juno.com
Thanks
Can you send some info on refurbishing costs? The refurbished cluster looks great!
pgroebuck@juno.com
Thanks
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ddavidv: What paints/cleaners did you use on your dash -- I'd be interested in having you redo my dash also -- thomsen@techie.com