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Nov 11, 2008 | 09:05 PM

DAV1972

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From: Albuquerque, NM

big difference

I finally got around to installing my instrument cluster lens (c7tz-10880-b). What a difference! Before, I could hardly see the blinker lights or the odometer. Now, my dash looks almost new. I bought the lenses at the F100 supernationals but didn't get around to installing them until this week. I knew that it would look better but I didn't expect that much. I recommend that you get these as well. I think that they are kind of expensive ($25.00), but it is worth it. Also, you might want to try this. I sprayed some Gunk engine cleaner into my door latch mechanism - handle and all. The theory was that the lubrication had dried up and the engine cleaner would soak into the old grease and soften it making the door latch operate more smoothly and easily. Well, it worked! Door opens easier than ever! Also sprayed the gunk engine cleaner into the window crank and that works better as well. Don't know how long it is going to last....

Nov 11, 2008 | 09:44 PM

Dusto5

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That's like WD-40 on the glove box latching mechanism. Every Ford I have ever bought had a stuck glove box release button until I lubed em' up and they worked great. Such a no brainer, but sometimes people just don't think.

Nov 12, 2008 | 06:30 AM

jowilker

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From: Creedmoor, North Carolina

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Originally Posted by Dusto5

I never had any issues with the 66s that I have owned, not one. Good thing the water dry product worked well for you.

John

Nov 13, 2008 | 08:46 PM

Dusto5

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Yeah it did. Glad you didn't have any issues with your 66, that's swell.

Nov 14, 2008 | 01:12 AM

NumberDummy

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From: Simi Valley, CA

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Originally Posted by DAV1972

I finally got around to installing my instrument cluster lens (c7tz-10880-b). I bought the lens at the F100 supernationals but didn't get around to installing it until this week.

Since the instrument cluster lens (C7TZ-10880-B) has been obsolete for over 25 years, from whom did you buy it from?

Is it an original Ford part or a Dennis Carpenter reproduction?

If you bought it in Knoxvile, I'm going to assume you bought it from Carpenter.

There was a fellow there from MS who had a table full of NOS 1967/72 parts.

It amazed me that ppl walked right by the NOS Western Junior mirrors and red steering wheel he had.

The mirrors finally sold Friday afternoon...$50.00 for the pair, a roaring bargain.

I bought the steering wheel.

Nov 14, 2008 | 09:05 AM

Freightrain

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From: Ohio

Last set of mirrors I got for my '67 was from a member here for $25, that included hardware with plastic gaskets too. Oh, that included shipping to me! They were perfect shape...maybe not 100% resto, but I suppose with some polish they could have been.

My passenger door lock had not been used in such a long time before I bought the truck it was completely frozen. I had to dismantle the tumblers and break them loose. With some lube it works perfect now.

Nov 14, 2008 | 09:15 AM

desoto dave

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From: north carolina

not to change the subject or anything but i liked the heading BIG DIFFERCE so i want to add, after putting new bushings on the front end , and new shocks,and then putting them new ballenced tubless tires on my 68 f350 it rides much better.