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mljjones67 · Post by **mljjones67** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 1:53 pm

Before shot

After shot, atleast thats what it will look like. That has got to be the best lookin gauge cluster out there!!

mrsnicks · Post by **mrsnicks** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 1:56 pm

Isn't there supposed to be a needle on your speedo gauge????

Patrick

mljjones67 · Post by **mljjones67** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 2:05 pm

Its invisible. It only shows up when i get excited!

That pic it is still in the f-600

Post by **Ranchero50** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 7:52 pm

powder or chrome?

RebelRider · Post by **RebelRider** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 7:56 am

Those gauge clusters are cool!

mljjones67 · Post by **mljjones67** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 9:08 am

chrome

jor · Post by **jor** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 9:59 am

Have any of you guys tried a chrome or other specialty powder coats on one of these? I'm thinking it would be a relatively easy job with good results. I'm just starting to do a little powder coating and maybe I'll redo the gauge that I painted a couple of years ago.
jor

mljjones67 · Post by **mljjones67** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 11:52 am

Would it look like real chrome ???? The powder coat??

jor · Post by **jor** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 11:13 am

Would it look like real chrome ???? The powder coat??

I haven't yet tried the "chrome" powder coat but I have seen photos on the powder coating forum that I frequent (http://forum.eastwoodco.com/) and they look great. Most cover it with a coat of clear powder coat.
jor

mljjones67 · Post by **mljjones67** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 5:37 pm

interesting!!

Tinman722 · Post by **Tinman722** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 8:07 am

Powder coat Chrome finish looks more like a high polished aluminum. It is a real nice finish, but it is not as bright or reflective as real chrome.

Leo

Tinman722 · Post by **Tinman722** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 8:29 am

Here is a picture of mine It is powder coated with a dark gray metallic called Heavy Steel

Leo

71PA_Highboy · Post by **71PA_Highboy** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 8:53 am

I have a question on these panels.

It appears some of them have 2 switch plateaus on the left (one which usually appears to be wipers) and some that have 3 Switch plateaus on the left (see Tinmans photo above).

What are the year differences, and what could/should those switch plateaus be used for in a stock configuration?

Thanks!

Eric

mrsnicks · Post by **mrsnicks** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 9:13 am

Can't tell you which year and which spec, but you could use them for manual choke pull, lights, blinkers, fog lights, etc...

I actually have a chrome/black version in my garage that I'll be selling soon. Has some surface rust on chrome and the oil pressure gauge was replaced with a mechanical one. Has the cable driven rpm/tach gauge, but no vacuum gauge.

I am at work and will post pictures later tonight when I get home.

Patrick

71 LONG BED · Post by **71 LONG BED** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 9:53 am

The black and chrome ones are from 73-79. The white ones are from 67-72. I believe the 73-79 version had 2 plateaus and the 67-72 had 3.

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