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Old Jun 11, 2021 | 08:04 PM
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Instrument Panel Lens

Hi, jumped in the old friend the other day to keep the blood moving and take it out for a drive, and noticed I am having a hard time seeing the gauges through the IP lenses. That AZ sunshine does a number on things, paint is getting a very nice "patina" after sitting out for the last 30 years. Still enjoy driving it, runs like a champ. Refreshed the C6 (just for fun I guess in a fit of boredom) last early fall. Brings back alot of memories of when it was my daily - been alot of places together since I got it.with 30,000 on the clock. Could never part with it
Anyway, anyone know of a source to replace the IP lenses?
 
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Old Jun 11, 2021 | 08:46 PM
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It's just a piece of plexiglass. Take your cluster out and make a new one. Use the old one for a template.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2021 | 08:48 PM
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Crap, thought I was in the Dent forum. Posted a 73-79 lens.

Here is the correct link
 
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Old Jun 12, 2021 | 10:24 AM
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I was able to just polish mine out with a drill and v32 from chemical guys. It came out looking brand new. It had like a white ashy look to it before.
 
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Old Jun 12, 2021 | 10:46 AM
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Alright, thanks to all. i will
1. Try to polish it out!
2. look at making a new from plexiglass if polishing doesn't work
3. buy a new one from Dennis Carpenter (last resort)

Thanks again for all the tips!
 
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Old Jun 13, 2021 | 12:22 PM
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Instrument Cluster Lens - 1967-72 Ford Truck Part #: C7TZ-10880-B--- $24.95
Just too easy & quick..Don't lose the little foam plugs

Dan
 
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Old Jun 18, 2021 | 08:02 PM
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If the one from DC is only $24.95, I would gather up more parts from them I need and order it.
 
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