Elp_jc
Well-Known Member
Okay gang. I'm done. What I did with the gauges is remove them from the outer housing (just 4 tabs), so I could put the GT350 ones in my factory housing, which is perfect (and also with all the markings belonging to my car). I basically just changed the guts, so also kept the chrome trim piece with the lenses. The needles move freely from end to end (from 8 o'clock to 7 o'clock); they just needed to be pushed to their stops. They sit perfectly now, and both aligned the same. Crossing my fingers they work, because I absolutely don't want to do this again. Ha ha.
I found 2 out of the 3 lost clips, and was able to fish them out. One was damaged, but only needed one, so I'm good. But will look for the 3rd clip tomorrow, while also isolating a connector (attached to the center speaker bracket) that might be rattling too. Already took care of isolating the gauges, since they could move a little within the housing, making noise. And also when hitting the dash piece circles. They're rock solid now. Will scrutinize the cavity carefully before putting the piece back, for any other potential cause of a rattle, since again, don't want to ever have to remove this piece again. I'm surprised I didn't break the piece of plastic where the top of the little piece to the right of the glove box latches into. It uses a metal clip, and was a b*tch to remove. That's my only concern with the re-attachment of the dash piece: that it sits tight. We'll see.
Finally, is there a market for our stock oil pressure and vacuum gauges? If yes, how much can I get? Thanks gang. But yes, need to confirm the new gauges work first. Since it didn't occur to me to do it before installing them with the rubber isolators on the dash piece, will put the piece in its place, connect the gauges, but don't push any clips until I confirm both are working properly (including the lighting). Will put masking tape to hold it to the dash securely, so it doesn't fall off on me. Ha ha.
I found 2 out of the 3 lost clips, and was able to fish them out. One was damaged, but only needed one, so I'm good. But will look for the 3rd clip tomorrow, while also isolating a connector (attached to the center speaker bracket) that might be rattling too. Already took care of isolating the gauges, since they could move a little within the housing, making noise. And also when hitting the dash piece circles. They're rock solid now. Will scrutinize the cavity carefully before putting the piece back, for any other potential cause of a rattle, since again, don't want to ever have to remove this piece again. I'm surprised I didn't break the piece of plastic where the top of the little piece to the right of the glove box latches into. It uses a metal clip, and was a b*tch to remove. That's my only concern with the re-attachment of the dash piece: that it sits tight. We'll see.
Finally, is there a market for our stock oil pressure and vacuum gauges? If yes, how much can I get? Thanks gang. But yes, need to confirm the new gauges work first. Since it didn't occur to me to do it before installing them with the rubber isolators on the dash piece, will put the piece in its place, connect the gauges, but don't push any clips until I confirm both are working properly (including the lighting). Will put masking tape to hold it to the dash securely, so it doesn't fall off on me. Ha ha.
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