Changed to White Cluster

Dicktator · 06-01-2011, 06:22 PM

Thanks to Ed Borland and Jeff Barber, I changed my black face cluster to white face.

I like it a lot. Wish the needles were darker but they do fine and do light up at night.

Quite a job to say the least.

Roger, Sharptoys installed Yellow and so did Gary, Vettman62. Looks sharp.

Dicktator

Focks · 06-01-2011, 06:48 PM

Its looks damn good!

OP · 06-01-2011, 06:51 PM

Looks good...thought about the same, but would mis kph...in case I ever went to Canada.

BTW, you can change the cluster without removing the entire dash front...did it in March at the tech session. FYI, for future reference.

MnMsToy · 06-01-2011, 07:22 PM

Looks great.

turnheadz · 06-01-2011, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by OP

Looks good...thought about the same, but would mis kph...in case I ever went to Canada.

BTW, you can change the cluster without removing the entire dash front...did it in March at the tech session. FYI, for future reference.

let me know when you plan on visiting

Doug Allen · 06-01-2011, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by turnheadz

let me know when you plan on visiting

I'll swap it out for you in Flagstaff Sandy.

FUZZY · 06-01-2011, 08:15 PM

I wouldn't mind a white cluster if the lights/numbers were green

frankmp · 06-01-2011, 10:00 PM

Very nice

A few questions:

-how much for the new cluster face??
-are there options for the color of the numbers?? Yours look nice!!
-do they offer it with KM version
-how much time to replace?????

thanks Frank

LTs SSR · 06-01-2011, 10:25 PM

Can I ask.. why did you go to the white... the reason I ask is Dad is having trouble seeing the gauges.. too dark... was thinking we needed to get light on .. but maybe the white would brighten it up...??? Does it?

DOOPHUS · 06-01-2011, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by LTs SSR

Can I ask.. why did you go to the white... the reason I ask is Dad is having trouble seeing the gauges.. too dark... was thinking we needed to get light on .. but maybe the white would brighten it up...??? Does it?

The white would definitely help, LT.

My Yellow Cluster Face is so much easier on the eyes. Not only looks great but notice the replacement faces only have MPH so they are much less busy.

DOOPHUS · 06-01-2011, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by frankmp

Very nice

A few questions:

-how much for the new cluster face??
-are there options for the color of the numbers?? Yours look nice!!
-do they offer it with KM version
-how much time to replace?????

thanks Frank

Dicktator · 06-02-2011, 06:33 AM

Here you go:

www. USSPEEDO.com

Parts are Stainless Steel and they have replacement needles.

U.S. SPEEDO EXOTIC GAUGES.

I was worried that the needles would not be easy to see but they light up and it has not been a problem . The numbers, for me are the easiest to see.

Of course, it is up to YOU, I did what I WANTED.

Here are Rogers in Yellow.

Pictures:
1. Roger's in Yellow, Looks Awesome
2. Roger's steering wheel that JoAnne wraped in Yellow.

Dicktator

YellowDZH · 06-02-2011, 07:28 AM

Looking good.

Sharptoys · 06-02-2011, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frankmp

Very nice

A few questions:

-how much for the new cluster face??
-are there options for the color of the numbers?? Yours look nice!!
-do they offer it with KM version
-how much time to replace?????

thanks Frank

-how much for the new cluster face?? $90.00
-are there options for the color of the numbers?? No... Yours look nice!!
-do they offer it with KM version...Yes
-how much time to replace????? Depends on who does it...

Ebay link...Just make an offer of $90.00...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/03-04...ht_5042wt_1025

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/03-04...#ht_1744wt_941

BigJank · 06-02-2011, 07:13 PM

Nice!!!

Jgrden · 06-02-2011, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Doug Allen

I'll swap it out for you in Flagstaff Sandy.

Doug, if you are going to do the installations I may join the Flagstaff meeting. I cannot read the black and need the yellow back ground. Now I know I am not as good looking as Sandy, but would a 6 pac help sweeten the pot?

Dicktator · 06-03-2011, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by LTs SSR

Can I ask.. why did you go to the white... the reason I ask is Dad is having trouble seeing the gauges.. too dark... was thinking we needed to get light on .. but maybe the white would brighten it up...??? Does it?

LT, I picked white because my car is silver/black and the dash is black the seats are black and the cluster was black.

I find it easier to see, when you get OLD you will understand.

I really did it for contrast and notice the lights are still green.

Dicktator

cybersailor · 06-03-2011, 06:57 AM

Dick,

Would it be possible to do the change during the next tech days in titusville?

Dicktator · 06-03-2011, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by cybersailor

Dick,

Would it be possible to do the change during the next tech days in titusville?

I was afraid someone would ask that question!!!

Takes a LOT of time and work to do this.

I know they say you can do it in twenty minutes, I can't!!

We MAY do ONE to show how it is done, but ONLY ONE!!

And I will need Ed Borland and Jeffanatic to help with this, they have the most experience.

Dicktator

cybersailor · 06-03-2011, 07:14 AM

I volunteer to be the test case.

I just need to decide between Silver or Yellow. Either way my old eyes will appreciate the change.

waysouth6speed · 06-03-2011, 08:50 AM

Looks great... !

32Revolver · 06-03-2011, 10:21 AM

Nice touch Dick. Your making us "Hot Rodders" look bad with all the new ideas!!!

RUN ROD RUN · 06-03-2011, 04:02 PM

I love my white face cluster.

Say Dicktator, what did you cover the black plugs with? I used white medical tape.

LT, You and your Dad can look at mine as I'm sure he'll like it much better then the black face.

Slingshot Lou · 06-03-2011, 07:42 PM

Looks good Dick I think I would do it if I have a problem with the cluster so you only take it apart once.

DOOPHUS · 06-03-2011, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Slingshot Lou

Looks good Dick I think I would do it if I have a problem with the cluster so you only take it apart once.

Far too practical, Lou!

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Pahotssr · 06-03-2011, 08:16 PM

Looks really nice

Sharptoys · 06-03-2011, 09:55 PM

Doug The Speedo Man...386 589 2493

Did mine ...He put in all new stepper motors 5 of them..Changed face plate to Yellow and the cost was $ 150.00 and took about hour...He is located Daytona/Holly Hill area...Give him a call and if you are near by he will come to you take out your speedo take it back to his shop fix it and come back and reinstall it in your SSR...

If you are out of town he will set up a time and meet with you at his shop and do the work there...He is a great guy and has done over 30,000 speedo repairs.

vetteman62 · 06-04-2011, 12:36 PM

To remove your old adhesive, clean the plastic streak free and do the face instsll, get the needles in the correct position and complete the job, I would say it takes at least two hours. I did it without disconnecting the air bag but this gives you a limited space to work with resulting in some difficulty in removing the plug for example. I installed my needles while the cluster was in the dash at an angle which was a bit difficult to get the needles installed where you want them so I had to remove all a few times to meet the diagram that I had sketched (a template was not provided per the installation instructions) In order to do this, I started the engine to have the needles r-zero rather then just turning the key on and off. I only pressed the needles on lightly so they could be removed without the tool which worked well. I really like the look of the yellow face

Dicktator · 06-04-2011, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by RUN ROD RUN

I love my white face cluster.

Say Dicktator, what did you cover the black plugs with? I used white medical tape.

LT, You and your Dad can look at mine as I'm sure he'll like it much better then the black face.

Jeff, We used white adhesive type tape also, we made sure the white color matched.

Thanks,

Dicktator

Dicktator · 06-04-2011, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Sharptoys

Doug The Speedo Man...386 589 2493

Did mine ...He put in all new stepper motors 5 of them..Changed face plate to Yellow and the cost was $ 150.00 and took about hour...He is located Daytona/Holly Hill area...Give him a call and if you are near by he will come to you take out your speedo take it back to his shop fix it and come back and reinstall it in your SSR...

If you are out of town he will set up a time and meet with you at his shop and do the work there...He is a great guy and has done over 30,000 speedo repairs.

That is a VERY fair price. Lot of work.

I understand that the stepper motors are sensitive, that being the case, I don't think we want to do this on Tech Day. At least not until I can confirm that we could or could not break them. Don't want to be responsible for breaking anything.
Dicktator