Re: 19th-21st Series Clipper Dashboard Service

Posted by Dave Kenney On 2010/1/7 21:34:52

Tim, The gauges on the 20th series Clippers are pretty much identical to the 21st aren't they? I have removed the gauges without taking the seat out but since the front bottom cushion is easy to remove. The whole seat can be removed with 4 bolts so maybe that would help. It might also help if you let the brake and clutch pedals down by removing the springs and linkages but it is a lot of work in my opinion. I did this when I replaced the wiring harness in my '47 but I was replacing all the wiring and not just removing the gauges. I also removed the radio, the radio grille, switches and the metal panel holding the speedo and gauges but it really wasn't necessary as I found out later. In any event I would go this route before removing the windshield etc. If you can get under the dash you will be able to see all that needs to be removed to get the gauges out. Once the wires are out of the way you will see the slot screws holding the gauges. Good luck.