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How to retain stock instrument cluster but jettison the idiot lights?

Posted By ronsplace 15 Years Ago
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How to retain stock instrument cluster but jettison the idiot lights?

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Hi:  I have a 1956 Fairlane Club Sedan and I very much like the looks of my stock instruments (grey with brushed aluminum centers), but I dislike the idiot lights (Oil/Gen) and the non-numerical temp gauge.  So here's the question: has anyone figured out a way to convert the Oil/Gen/Temp gauges to specific-read gauges while maintaining the grey color and brushed aluminum centers?  I have an extra set of gauges, so I'm able to experiment.  On the other hand, I'm sure that this has been done successfully before by someone on this great forum who would hopefully share the technique with me.  Any and all suggestions will be welcomed and appreciated.  Many thanks, Ron.

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