Another white gauge conversion done ...

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  1. dmhines

    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

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    Finally got around to installing the set I got from eBay - these were the precut ones. Some of the cuts weren't completely through but it came out pretty good.

    I also installed the Blue LED replacement bulbs in the panel. The bulbs are polarized so it is very important to install the bulbs and install the unassembled panel in the car. All the bulbs must be verified they are working. If not they must be removed, turned 180 degrees and then reinstalled.

    Tonight I'll see how they look in the dark. I was trying to get my instrument panel to match my stereo ...
     
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    Looks great (y) :) .


    If I ever get my mav back from Robert I got a 120 mph speedo that I wanna use that kit on and install it in my mav :bouncy: .
     
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  3. dmhines

    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

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    Here is a night shot ... I need to pull the panel back out and paint all the interior surfaces white to make it brighter .... Getting the speedo cable back in was a bear so I ain't looking forward to doing it ... :)
     
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    Hey Dan looks neat, Where did you get the bulbs from and do they come in different colors?
     
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    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

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    dan,

    looks diffifferent (y) ...frank...:bouncy:
     
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    That night shot realy looks nice (y)
     
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    Looks good!!!
     
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    Are all comet/maverick dash's not 120 mph speedo's? just curious
    I got a spare today that was 120
    Haven't even noticed what was in my car honestly. haha
     
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    Acornridgeman MCCI Wisconsin State Rep Moderator Supporting Member

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    Looks great - bought a couple of them from "whitefacegaugeguy" or something like that on ebay. Bought them about a year ago but never got around to it yet. Do yours have the high beam indicator cut out already? Mine do not.
     
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    Dan, I love that look. Do you mind if we borrow your LED lighting ideas?
     
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    I think I heard somewhere that some of the first ones were 85 mph speedos. The one in my mav now is a 100 mph speedo .
     
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    It was the later year cars that had the 85 MPH speedometer . I think the change happened in 76
     
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    My mav is a '76 with the 100 speedo :hmmm:
     
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    I guess it was a gradual change!
     
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