Replacing the instrument cluster

[d1gital 11]

does classical instruments make an instrument cluster for my 69? My clusters are faded and the lighting dim. Figure I could swap out for something easier to see and more high-performance. any other modern swap options? Not looking to go digital, though.

Edited March 8, 2014 by d1gital

[Guillaume69 150]

You could replace your lenses and lightbulb covers? It would probably brighten up a little while keeping your original cluster. Sliding in some white faces helps as well, for a slightly modified look. And all this for a very reasonable budget.

Just my 2 cents based on my personal experience.

 

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[TexasEd 188]

Don't forget to paint the needles with fresh orange paint.

[Wycked69 20]

To answer your original question, There are several companies that make complete replacement clusters. If I were to go this route, I would most likely prefer the Vintage USA set up as it is very similar to the original appearance. http://www.cjponyparts.com/new-vintage-usa-gauges-black-1969-series-electronic-speedometer-complete-kit-1969-1970/p/IBK692P/

[miketyler 15]

You can restore yours easily. As for brightening them up, LED lights will make huge difference. I recommend the 5X set by HiPo Parts garage using their original "Factory Color" set in blue/green. Looks perfect and probably what the panel looked like when it was new. Below is a pic of Buckeyes panel. I bought same kit that he did and looks great to me.

 

http://www.hipoparts.com/1965-73-ford-mustang-led-gauge-light-conversion-kit/

 

Edited March 4, 2014 by miketyler

[takoarm 10]

I went the Dakota Digital route

 

http://www.restorationperformance.com/servlet/the-173101/1969-Ford-Mustang-VHX/Detail

[MustangGT 11]

Ditto on the Dakota Digital setup. Nice having the tach integrated with the rest of instruments. The Dakota setup comes self contained (lens and gauge) so install into panel is EZ. The wiring, although not difficult, is a pain -- but a pain well worth it.

 

P.S. - Don't let the Dakota Digital name fool you --- they make a set of analog looking gauges. Which is what I went went.

Edited March 5, 2014 by MustangGT

[tazjonez 10]

Nothing is more original or up to date than the dash from Mustangs to Fear! Not only can they install pretty much any guage you want, but they can make the gauge cluster material so that it matches the material in the deluxe door panels as well as the space above the glove box and the dash. These materials can be carbon fiber, wood grain, brushed aluminum, I think they have 10 or 12 different looks you can choose from. I chose all carbon fiber for my car. You can see more pictures of it on this website under "69 coyote build". Give rich a call at Mustangs to fear or check out their website at Mustangstofear.com.

 

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[tazjonez 10]

Here are some pictures of the matching door panels and other pieces. Even my overhead console had a carbon fiber insert although it's very hard to see the photos. Floor console also had carbon fiber inserts that are kind of hard to see in the photo as well.

[d1gital 11]

You could replace your lenses and lightbulb covers? It would probably brighten up a little while keeping your original cluster. Sliding in some white faces helps as well, for a slightly modified look. And all this for a very reasonable budget.

Just my 2 cents based on my personal experience.

 

G

 

 

 

 

 

Thats beautiful! where did you get the white face stickers?