Check these guages out !!

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by 357 Grabber, Nov 18, 2003.

  1. 357 Grabber

    357 Grabber Maverick DieHard

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    Has anyone used these and are they good quality?? I read somewhere that there were some being sold on ebay that were real crappy quality.
     
  3. Earl Branham

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    I have them, and they are great. You can actually see the gauges at night, and more importantly, at twilight. They are a bit of work to install, as they are appliques, but if you follow the instructions, they turn out well. Good luck!

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    Couldn't resist the impulse.

    Just bought a set.
    I hope they turn out as nice as they look in the pics.
     
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    Yes! They are a good deal,I have a set installed in My car,with the the 2825 blub to light up the dash,it sure does make it better,

    Im working on a "free" deal for all members,just don't have it right yet,When and "if" I do You get it for the same price as My other offer

    Ask Graig
     
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    just bought a set of the white gauge faces.when i am ready,is there a trick to pulling off the speedo needle off without destroying it?also is it a one time deal,if you stick it in the wrong place,are you sol?and do they require any special bulbs?thanks for any help,
    chuck.
     
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    PINKY .....John Ford.....

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    Josh from Evansville had a set in his car. they looked really sharp!
    I think he made them.
     
  8. Earl Branham

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    Inline6; just grab the needle and GENTLY twist it to the left. It will twist off. Put it back on in the reverse order. Just be carefull and it is fairly easy. It is well worth the trouble.

    Earl
     
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    thanks earl for the suggestion.do they require special bulbs,or are the stock ones ok?can't wait til they get here and put them on!
     
  10. Earl Branham

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    inline6; just use the 2825 bulbs, and they will lite up nicely.

    Earl
     
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    357 Grabber Maverick DieHard

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    the needles SCREW on ??!!...GREAT TIP !!
     
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    357; yep, they are screwed on, but use extremely light pressure to get them off. Ain't hard.

    Earl
     
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    earl,just one more question on the speedo needle,and i won't bother you anymore...well maybe!when you turn the needle to the left to remove it,do you hold the metal rod it rides on or let it move til it won't go anymore,til the needle comes off.also is it the same for putting it back on?i know this sounds like a dumb question,but i don't want to wreck my cluster.thanks earl for all your help!:clap:

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    Chuck; questions are never a bother. I wasn't very descriptive last time. If you look behind the bezel, the speedo is on a round disk that moves the needle. I ran the needle about half way around, and holding the disk, eased the needle off, twisting it to the left. If the speedo is free, it will go back to zero. To put it back on, move the disk to the right, all the way, and twist the needle back on. Let it go, and it will go back to zero. If not, adjust the needle be moving it as needed. Just be carefull not to bend the shaft of the speedo. That's it. If you have any more question, let me know. Always glad to help. Good luck!!!!!

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