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Ammeter fail on previous owner and I would like to fix. Going off to search but if anyone has info on hand post away.
68 Newport with twist
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Also a few years back I removed the auto heat/air system and installed on earlier model system. Picked out up original controls for it and floor vents as well. Nice to have air movement down there. Crap pic but they are coming apart for paint so will show better later.
Simple.
Run a 10 gauge wire from the BATT stud back of alternator to the BATT studd of starter relay. At relay use a 14 gauge fusible link or in line 30 amp fuse.
Done
Optional is an aftermarket ALT gauge. plug into a switched 12 volt source and ground it to body. (Dash,firewall,etc)
Ammeter will not read but at least the car will function.
Replacement Ammeter gauges are common on E bay.
I also have spares if needed.
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Was hoping to fix or replace original. Have had a replacement wired up since purchase of car. It's out of cluster now and nothing visibly cooked.
Regardless, keep the bypass wire in place--it will save your car from burning to the ground
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Working on templates for woodgrain. Put down 3 or 4 layers of tape then transferred that to Bristol board. Glove box was easy. 2nd attempt required on gauge one
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Removed old vents and installed screen to fill void. Bent screen to fit behind and used premium construction adhesive to bond. Plan is for speakers mounted inside.
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Slowly getting cleaned and prepped. Had to cut a sanding sponge into 3/16th strips to sand grooves.
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Grill test fitting.
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Filled in ashtray using original face and fibre fill. Need a smooth spot for mounting console.
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Does anyone know if the steering column cover for a 67 Newport is plastic like the 68 and does it fit the original metal dash?
If the stock is plastic will probably just bend a new one up.
If the stock is plastic will probably just bend a new one up.
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Crazy amount of masking.
Plan is to fake original radio front and have real stereo in console.
Plan is to fake original radio front and have real stereo in console.
thrashingcows
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Neat idea on the radio, I picked up a factory Radio Delete plate for my 68 T/C wagon for if/when I do an aftermarket stereo.
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Like the idea of an upgrade kit to the old one but couldn't justify cost.
First round of veneer is successful....but was the easiest one.
First round of veneer is successful....but was the easiest one.
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Do you have a pic of the plate you picked up?
thrashingcows
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I can go digging in the shed and see if I can find it. ;)
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If I recall correctly the blank plate is the same as the one you veneered, but with no holes.
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Got all the dash panels painted today as well. Only this pic so far and parts have to stay at shop tonight. Not allowed to dry parts Indoors in winter. Or bake them in oven anymore.
Factory had 2 tone of silver and black. I just did satin black
Factory had 2 tone of silver and black. I just did satin black
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Fireplace cured things quick and I got impatient.
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