In this video we will completely disassemble the gauge cluster out of the ’48 Fleetmaster project car.
The fuel gauge is loose a rattling around in the body of the gauge so we will need to re-solder that as well.
We will test all of the gauges to make sure they will work.
The face plate and bezel are completely rusty and crusty so we will need to deal with that as well.
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This is the kind of repairs I like to see. Beautiful job. Nice save!
Looks nice for an antique set of gauges !
Well done. I’m like you, there’s no way I’d get away from the factory gauges on my ‘51 truck. Our forefathers at GM designed a perfect gauge cluster in these ‘47-‘54 cars and trucks. I remember driving mine at night back in the day and finding the soft glow from those 6V dash lights so dang mesmerizing. I spent less than $30 on decals and paint on mine and I’m very pleased with the result. Yours look awesome!
Very nice restoration. I appreciate you showing the testing. Seems that speedometer always gives me the most grief. It either still works or it's dead. If light oil doesn't help, I haven't had much luck.
Great Job! I have to do the same in my 1947 Plymouth, I like you keep it original, also what type of paper did you use to print the stickers?
Nice customization of the needles. A light coating of a lightweight body filler will work just fine.
Nice, those gauges look beautiful again.
This keeps me motivated! Thank you😊
Nice work. I like your commentary as you work through your process – easy to follow.
Nothing makes a car restoration pop more than a beautiful set of gauges! Great job! 👍👍👍
You have motivated me to fix my gauges on my 41 ford. Thanks buddy
Good save on the gas gauge. Informative as always.
Where'd you get the stickers to reface the gauges?
Wonderful work!!
Very nice work 👍👍👍
Awesome Job. Thanks for showing us. I now feel I could do my gages.
enjoyed the video. I'm not sure what my gauges will need, haven't looked at them for a while. When I get to them I'm sure I will revisit this episode. Thanks again for your time, instruction & willingness to let us tag along on your repairs, etc. I have a kerosene heater in my garage to help with some warmth but haven't used it for drying paint, thanks for the idea. Later gator.
Be glad you did not have that cup in your lap :0) Question .. is that gauge set the same in a 50 Panel Van. The reason I ask my first school bus at 5 was a 50 Panel Van all black no windows and only wooden benches to sit on two facing one another. Had to climb in thru the passenger door and exit. Tig weld the tiny holes and hand file them smooth in the cluster panel. I've seen people also sit something on a brass block and gas weld but this thin panel would require a good tig weld that won't distort the metal. They look great and NEW !.. After watching this I remember the 1960 Buick having a reversed speedometer. One of my grade school teachers bought a baby blue Buick that had that speedometer.
I believe a better explanation of your method used for calibration should be given like the use of a K type Thermocouple (yellow Jack) might save someone from connecting the gauge directly to a voltage source. AMP meter current (milliamps) with a decent multimeter depending on the shunt used. Fixed resisters for the fuel gauge like Two 4.7 ohm resisters in series and so on. Air vs oil is probably good enough for your oil pressure application.
Nice job over all.
Great restoration! How did you recreate the etched glass lettering and the gauge stickers?
Thanks!
Do you go work for clients?
The music junked another video 👎👎👎💩💩😬
Great job indeed sir Jay! You even used the same paint that I used on mine. The gauges I obtained from my “supplier” were in perfect working order and only needed a cosmetic overhaul.
Nice job. I enjoy working on gauges/instrument panels–or watching others work on them.
Looks great 👍 best to you and yours
I don't have any technical advice to help…But I will say that I love your level of dedication and expertise! Thank you Brother for your hard work and I do like your longer videos when you can put those out
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Very good video sir but I got a question for you that all metal putty I can't find out where you get that at can you send us a link or something I really appreciate it thank you keep up the good work