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Old 10-31-2012, 01:18 PM   #3
_Ogre
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Re: Speedometer ideas?

i modified everything on my truk, one item i consider classic task force is the instrument cluster
mine was filthy from 50 years of driving down dirt roads, none of the lights worked any more
i pulled everything apart and cleaned it up with windex and q-tips
buffed and polished the bezel, rattle can crinkle paint for the back plate and a new dash lens from lmc truck



i had about $50 in this rebuild; $29 for the lens (on sale), $10 for new bulbs and a can of crinkle paint.
i did eventually change out my speedo for a new on ($99 on sale) so the odometer would show miles on my newly rebuilt truk
i sold the old speedo for $30 to a member here to offset some of that money

i also modified my amp gauge by converting it to a volt meter ($18)
look at my build for more info on that.



this is the new speedo with 06600 miles showing on this years power tour



i just think the stock(ish) looking instrument cluster looks best in these trucks
i have a total of $137 in rebuilding mine including the cost of the new speedo
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