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Nov 23, 2002 | 06:43 PM

4X4X460X76

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Instrument cluster crumbled

I was taking out my cluster so that I could change some bulbs, and as I took it out, it started to crumble. It is like the white backing piece that holds the gages was made out of styrofoam. It is very weak, almost in 2 pieces. Checked the online store here, no luck. What can I do until I get a chance to junkyard one? Anyone got a spare?!?

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Jim

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Nov 23, 2002 | 06:53 PM

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Instrument cluster crumbled

Junkyards are quicker than shipping. The parts from 80's vans will fit also. There are other threads here that discuss this problem, -use the <SEARCH> function.

We are just seeing the first appearance of "Mutant 59".

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Nov 23, 2002 | 06:55 PM

4X4X460X76

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Instrument cluster crumbled

Thanks for the info T1, will check it out at the yards.

Jim

76 F250 HiBoy
360 with mild mods (stupid dealer said it was a 460, then I found this page and voila!)
C6 that will 'bout throw your head into the bed!

Nov 23, 2002 | 09:04 PM

Scot

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Instrument cluster crumbled

Take yours along with you. There are atleast 3 different ones I have seen that look quite similar at first look. Idiot light backs have a narrower connector than gauge backs and some have a light in the center top, others don't.

Nov 23, 2002 | 09:14 PM

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Instrument cluster crumbled

Check your e-mail.

Also,
Idiot light clusters have 14 pin connectors.
Gauge clusters have 18 pin connectors.

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