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Old 12-05-2022, 09:30 AM   #12
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Default Re: '51 Shoebox Instrument Cluster

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Originally Posted by Joe B. View Post
According to the 49-51 "green bible" shop manual, the 49 and 50 used the special "black light" filters. "1951 instruments are illuminated by direct light".

Joe B, thanks for the response. Closer examination of my gauge cluster showed no sign of these "filters". Kinda hoping that just the use of 12v bulbs will give me a brighter display.
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