Re: Gauge questions

Posted by HH56 On 2008/8/4 20:01:16

When I did a 53 a few yrs ago, had great luck using transparent glass dye available then at a hobby shop. Used amber, thinned it to match what appeared to be unfaded gold color and was rather pleased with result. Also removed the lettered faces and did the background with same process which on that car was a shade of maroon as found under the center pieces .

As to the electrical, shouldn't be an issue on the gauges because parts manual says the same instrument voltage regulator is used in 55-6. Just need new light bulbs throughout (and don't forget the turn signal flasher will also need to change along with all the other stuff).