Dim / Dull dash lights
#1
As mentioned in a earlier post , I took out my dash to redye and thought while it was out I would take the gauge cluster and clean it up . After taking it apart , I soon found out why our dash lights are so dim ,
( I do not remember them being that dim , when I own a new 69 )

The gauge lenes , were very badly scrached and dull , the bulb covers were black from the heat of the dash lights and I had 2 burnt bulbs.
I was going to install new LED bulbs but now think , dash lights will be much brighter , when I install new lenes and bulb covers . I will know in about a wk.
I also took the clock out and cleaned it real good , It actualy now runs but sticks just before it completes a full minute sweep . Hoping to fix that too.
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#2
Sometimes persistence is a necessary tool. To be able to make old things work again. Like they should. Keep at it and good luck. JTS 71 Mach1
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#3
The lens should make a big difference. My old one had a milky look to it, but the new lens looks great.

Here is another thread with some other tips: http://mach1club.com/showthread.php?tid=...ash+lights
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(05-10-2012, 09:52 AM)mymachone Wrote: As mentioned in a earlier post , I took out my dash to redye and thought while it was out I would take the gauge cluster and clean it up . After taking it apart , I soon found out why our dash lights are so dim ,
( I do not remember them being that dim , when I own a new 69 )

The gauge lenes , were very badly scrached and dull , the bulb covers were black from the heat of the dash lights and I had 2 burnt bulbs.
I was going to install new LED bulbs but now think , dash lights will be much brighter , when I install new lenes and bulb covers . I will know in about a wk.
I also took the clock out and cleaned it real good , It actualy now runs but sticks just before it completes a full minute sweep . Hoping to fix that too.

I forgot to meantion , also installing a new circuit board , mine has what looks like a burnt spot. I figure while I have it out might as well replace that too.

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