Subject: RE: Restoration of gages
Author: Greg Bender
Date: Jun 11, 2005, 5:49 AM
Post ID: 1719005194
Hi Hans,
The twin dashes with gauges seem pretty reasonably obtainable via
ebay...so I would keep an eye out there. That being said, here are some
other thoughts:
I believe that the Magnetti Marelli ignition switches can be
disassembled, cleaned, and reassembled. That being said, I've never had
one to tinker with. Instead, I replaced the worn out generic switch on
my Ambassador with one from Dennis Kirk. It fits great without any
modification and works well:
http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbender/loopframe_electrical.htm#ignition_switch_replacement
I've got a list of gauge restorers on my website so you might want to
price compare:
http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbender/loopframe_dash.htm#gauge_repair
I think you are referring to the "bullet" connectors that push into the
back of the ignition switch. If so, you can purchase them many places,
including wal mart. 3M makes good connectors.
Perhaps a careful application of paint might be the best way to restore
the lettering? I certainly wouldn't be my hand.
Best of luck.
Hans Rosenstein wrote:
I just bought a twin-gage dashboard that was fully populated. A couple of questions: The gages were intact, but rusted and dirty inside. Does it make economic sense to have them restored? By the usual suspects (PAS, Hollywood etc)? The switch had a key (Magnet Marelli) - again rusty, but seems to function, at least mechanically. Can it be taken apart and re-assembled? Who sells the little push connectors for the wires? Can the 2 alu underlays underneath the idiot lights be restored with the lettering? How is this done? Thanks Hans 1972 Eldorado |
Regards,
Greg Bender
1971 Ambassador
2000 Quota
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