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Bruce Compton, Canada · 08-15-2022, 11:34 PM

Has anyone else experienced the speedometer/gauge cluster in a 1949 coupe reflecting in the windshield at night?? It's really distracting and I can't figure out how to eliminate it. If I cover the cluster, the image goes away but as there is no way of controlling the gauge lights I need some advice.

flatford8 · 08-16-2022, 03:56 AM

I can barely see the gauges in my ‘50.....the speedometer is the one easiest to see.....have you done something to brighten the lights and do you wear glasses?......I have had an issue with my glasses reflecting the dash lights in trailer trucks I’ve driven over the last 40 yrs. I would think there is some way to put a dimmer on your dash lights......Mark

51504bat · 08-16-2022, 09:57 AM

I get reflections from the gauges in my '39 p/u.I've never been able to figure out a way to eliminate it. But I don't drive that much at night so I just live with it.

ford38v8 · 08-16-2022, 11:52 AM

I don't remember whether I had reflections in my '49, but for just general info, many models had a colored plastic lens insert that over time darkened to almost no light coming through, and subsequently were either removed or fell to dust, allowing way too much light. You might investigate that possibility, and make adjustments accordingly.

Lawson Cox · 08-16-2022, 12:50 PM

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I have NEVER had a vehicle that I didn't have trouble with the dash lights at some time of the day. Just something we all have to live with I reckon.

08-15-2022, 11:34 PM	#1
Bruce Compton, Canada Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 416	Gauge reflection i windshield Has anyone else experienced the speedometer/gauge cluster in a 1949 coupe reflecting in the windshield at night?? It's really distracting and I can't figure out how to eliminate it. If I cover the cluster, the image goes away but as there is no way of controlling the gauge lights I need some advice.

08-16-2022, 03:56 AM	#2
flatford8 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lyman,ME. Posts: 2,629	Re: Gauge reflection i windshield I can barely see the gauges in my ‘50.....the speedometer is the one easiest to see.....have you done something to brighten the lights and do you wear glasses?......I have had an issue with my glasses reflecting the dash lights in trailer trucks I’ve driven over the last 40 yrs. I would think there is some way to put a dimmer on your dash lights......Mark __________________ I'm thinkin' about crankin' My ragged ol' truck up and haulin' myself into town. Billy Joe Shaver

08-16-2022, 09:57 AM	#3
51504bat Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal-Redlands Posts: 3,018	Re: Gauge reflection i windshield I get reflections from the gauges in my '39 p/u.I've never been able to figure out a way to eliminate it. But I don't drive that much at night so I just live with it. __________________ Making the simple complicated for over 30 years.

08-16-2022, 11:52 AM	#4
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,645	Re: Gauge reflection i windshield I don't remember whether I had reflections in my '49, but for just general info, many models had a colored plastic lens insert that over time darkened to almost no light coming through, and subsequently were either removed or fell to dust, allowing way too much light. You might investigate that possibility, and make adjustments accordingly. __________________ Alan

08-16-2022, 12:50 PM	#5
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: Gauge reflection i windshield Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have NEVER had a vehicle that I didn't have trouble with the dash lights at some time of the day. Just something we all have to live with I reckon. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".