Gauge cluster faces

[cobra94svt]

On the 72 Mach the black gauge faces have rust on them. I know there are no repops out there to use. Looking at restoring them and been quoted up to $700 bucks. Has anyone tried repainting the metal gauges or anything.

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[cobra94svt]

Forgot the obligatory pictures.

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[NG8264723]

I would think you could make overlays for less than that. I have a set of gauges I would sell for half that

 

[cobra94svt]

I've seen NOS for half that. I'm going over to a graphics shop that does stickers and wraps. See if they can digitally scan it and make a mask to I can paint the black and then use the sticker for the white to paint it and peel it off.

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[73pony]

I would think you could find a whole parts car for less with gauges.

 

[cobra94svt]

I actually found one locally I'm trying to buy!

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[Stanglover]

Damn, I just sold a complete gauge set in perfect condition for a 150 bucks Canadian. Wish I'd known before, you could have had them for 200 US and you'd still be way ahead. Anybody who wants to charge 700 bucks to restore them is dreaming IMO.

 Check with Rocketman's Classic Cougar Innovations. They might be able to help as they make the tach gauge conversions with a printed overlay. Just a thought.

 

[TheRktmn]

White Face Gauges makes overlay sets in stock colors. They don't advertise them, but they are available. They are the same vinyl as the white ones they sell, but OEM color scheme. They are $50 a set, but cheaper than refacing them in paint & print. I have never used them, but they are available.

http://www.whitegauges.net/products/1971%252d1973-Ford-Mustang-White-Face-Gauges.html

Face Color: Black OEM Matte Face (+30.00) (S1-02)

Face Color: Black OEM Semi-Gloss Face (+30.00) (S1-03)

Just a heads up: If you are working on the tach be extremely careful with the pointer. It is VERY brittle plastic and is 'fixed' to the movement - not removable. If you break it off the glue to reattach it will upset the tach's accuracy.

 

[cobra94svt]

Will definitely check into that!!! Thanks

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[luxstang]

White Face Gauges makes overlay sets in stock colors. They don't advertise them, but they are available. They are the same vinyl as the white ones they sell, but OEM color scheme. They are $50 a set, but cheaper than refacing them in paint & print. I have never used them, but they are available.

http://www.whitegauges.net/products/1971%252d1973-Ford-Mustang-White-Face-Gauges.html

Face Color: Black OEM Matte Face (+30.00) (S1-02)

Face Color: Black OEM Semi-Gloss Face (+30.00) (S1-03)

Just a heads up: If you are working on the tach be extremely careful with the pointer. It is VERY brittle plastic and is 'fixed' to the movement - not removable. If you break it off the glue to reattach it will upset the tach's accuracy.

Ok, I just need to put this here!

This is why I have such great respect for Bob. He coulda easily used this knowledge and and offered to refurbish the gauges for 150$. It would have been way cheaper than the 750 and he'd still have made a profit. 

But Bob still offers advice on how to diy. 

Kudos Bob!

 

[cobra94svt]

Thank you so much. That's exactly why I'm on here!!!! Learning about 71-73 cars.

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[Don C]

Nice information, Bob, thanks. I'm amazed at the colors they have available.