Re: 63 instrument cluster pics

[Dave Casey <dcasey@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Robert -

   After you get the knob all the way out of the switch (use the release 
button opposite where the wires connect), you'll see there's a groove for a 
large flat head screwdriver. Unscrew that retainer and the switch should 
come free. I think you can figure out how to put it back together. Cheers.

Dave Casey

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert (UK)" <r.lane@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 2:43 AM
Subject: 63 instrument cluster pics


> Finally got our instrument cluster back from AutoInstruments at the
> weekend. You may recall me saying a few months ago that they did this a
> while ago, but the finish wasnt quite as we expected. The quality was
> fine, just that some areas had been painted that we expected to be
> chrome plated.
> It turns out that the original in our car (untouched, as far as we can
> tell) has got more chromed areas/faces that all the other 63 Dodge
> clusters that AutoInst had previously worked on, and also more than all
> the other clusters that I can find pics of on the 'net.
> But, to their credit, they agreed to have it back and replate it how we
> wanted it, f.o.c.
> The pics show the cluster we had refurbished, as we got it off ebay in
> its 'before' state, and also some of the original which is still in the
> car. There's one pic of how it was when we got it back from A.I. the 1st
> time - spot the difference with the 'finished' pics!
> I dimantled it to see if I could see how to change the headlamp switch,
> but am still none the wiser.
> Anyone got any advice on that? I know the knob just pulls out but cant
> see how the switch is retained.
> I dont actually know if there's anything wrong with the switch on this
> cluster but the one on our car needs replacing (no dash lights) so I
> figure we may as well change this one before we swap the clusters over.
>
> http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h233/rob426uk/instrument%20cluster/
> (click on one pic to enlarge it, then use 'next' & 'back')
>
> Robert
> 63 Polara 500
> England
>
>
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