With the paper transferred to the back of the sheetmetal, the approximate location of the socket was revealed so we could cut an access hole.With the paper transferred to the back of the sheetmetal, the approximate location of the This is the finished gauge bracket with the access holes, studs, and gauges installed. This is the time to test-fit the bracket in the car. Dash braces, wiring, and ducting are going to get in the way. Make additional cuts before you finish the details.This is the finished gauge bracket with the access holes, studs, and gauges installed. Thi The front side of the gauge cluster was painted with Krylon Semi-Flat black and reassembled to check for fitment. This is actually a cool look, but we wanted to match the accents inside the car with a two-tone silver.The front side of the gauge cluster was painted with Krylon Semi-Flat black and reassemble The blue tape represents the parts of the dash that are to remain black. The entire panel was then painted with Dupli-Color Instant Chrome, dried, and the blue tape was removed. Use clearcoat after the paint dries or it will rub off on your fingers.The blue tape represents the parts of the dash that are to remain black. The entire panel Other than some small touch-ups, this is the way the dash was reassembled and put in the car. It probably has $20 worth of art supplies tied up in it.Other than some small touch-ups, this is the way the dash was reassembled and put in the c We found a photo of an AMC American hood ornament and used the color scheme to develop a plan for the glovebox logo.We found a photo of an AMC American hood ornament and used the color scheme to develop a p The glovebox paint job was accomplished using the same reverse masking technique as the main gauge panel. The only difference is that Steve hand-lettered the American insignia with brushes from a hobby shop.The glovebox paint job was accomplished using the same reverse masking technique as the ma The radio was cleaned up with Meguiar's clear plastic polish and cleaner, and the bezel was painted to match the glovebox and dashpanel. Knobs and fobs were touched up with a small detail paintbrush.The radio was cleaned up with Meguiar's clear plastic polish and cleaner, and the bezel wa The final touch was to weld a small bracket to the gauge frame to feed an MSD shift light through what was formerly the cigarette-lighter hole. From the front, it looks inconspicuous.The final touch was to weld a small bracket to the gauge frame to feed an MSD shift light « | 1 | 2 | 3 | » | View Full Article Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
kreach 3/24/2011 at 5:07 PM Can you tell me the media used to do initial stripping of bezel and psi setting. I am planning to restore my '66 Falcon Ranchero cluster and info would be helpful. Thanks in advance
