Standard Cab Gauge Cluster
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Standard Cab Gauge Cluster
I noticed that the standard cab gauge clusters have a gasket around the edges, was just wondering, how much do those run? why don't the cc clusters have them? is it because the ccs are plastic and standard is metal?
also, just food for thought, wouldn't it have made sense to make the cc cluster metal as well? probably would've made them last longer.
also, just food for thought, wouldn't it have made sense to make the cc cluster metal as well? probably would've made them last longer.
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The sweep speedo cluster was only used for two years and then only on 1965/66 F100/250 2WD Custom Cabs and Rangers.
The metal clusters were used on myriad Ford trucks from 1961 thru 1966, and on some 1967/69's.
It's a plastic fantastic! Since all the automakers are really in the partsbiz, where over 80% of their REAL profits come from...the cheaper it is to make parts, the more profit for automakers.
Did'ja know (prolly not) that some parts installed on trucks on the assembly line were not available at the parts counter?
This included the original el cheapo shock absorbers, battery cables, the el cheapo hose clamps, and...the door weatherstrips!
The factory installed door w/strips were thin as a rail, the replacements, as y'all know, are sooo fat, getting the doors to close properly is a PITA!
Originally, the replacement Ford w/strips came with an instruction sheet on how to install them. That sheet has been MIA for over 30 years.
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Well, why don't you have one Bill? haha
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I've typed the info from memory found on that sheet myriad times here on FTE.
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you know, I'm starting to get the feeling that you don't have much sense of humor, either that or it's just really dry, haha, oh well. Sorry, typically I'm the happy go lucky one in the groups of people I hang out with.
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