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05-31-2023, 10:59 AM | #1 |
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Remove Gauge Cluster from Dashboard on '39 Convertible
I want to remove this gauge cluster from the dash board in order to install Runtz Resisters since I have 12 volt installed rather than 6 volt and my gauges do not work except for Temp gauge which is a mercury filled thermometer. Any help or advice will be appreciated. Thanks!
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05-31-2023, 11:10 AM | #2 | |
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05-31-2023, 11:23 AM | #3 |
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Re: Remove Gauge Cluster from Dashboard on '39 Convertible
Your amp gauge should work on 6 or 12 volts. If you are now negative ground you need to reverse the wire that runs through the loop on the back of the amp gauge. You can probably install the resistors without removing the gauge cluster. Remove the hot wire to the gas and oil gauge. Then install the resistors on the hot wire post of each gauge. Run the new hotwire to the first resistor and a jumper wire from that post to the other resistor.
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TJ THANKS! I was looking for the easiest way out and you just gave it to me. Thanks again!
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05-31-2023, 11:52 AM | #5 |
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Re: Remove Gauge Cluster from Dashboard on '39 Convertible
Is your car a deluxe? If so it should have a volt gauge and read out of range on 12 volts. If you want to remove gauge cluster it is not too hard with the seat out .
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05-31-2023, 01:14 PM | #6 |
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Here are pics of the back side of the gauge cluster and speedometer. Last 2 pics are 39 Dlx Last edited by deuce lover; 05-31-2023 at 01:41 PM. |
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05-31-2023, 08:57 PM | #8 |
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Re: Remove Gauge Cluster from Dashboard on '39 Convertible
The gas and oil pressure gauges actually “share” a single power wire (I believe it’s green with a black tracer or stripe). There’s a copper strip connecting the two gauges for that purpose.
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06-01-2023, 04:19 PM | #9 |
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Re: Remove Gauge Cluster from Dashboard on '39 Convertible
You need a younger guy with a mirror and a 1/4" socket to remove the gauges and replace them with the correct 1939 deluxe ones.
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swoopNZ Agree wholeheartedly on the need for a younger dude to help out. Can live with Standard gauges if they work. Thanks
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