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: instrument panel repair


eric schroeder
May 20th, 99, 8:31 PM
Looking for a reliable buisiness to get my instrument cluster repaired. Any recommendations?

Kevin
May 21st, 99, 1:37 PM
That depends on what needs to be repaired. Is the speedo off? Is the plastic broken? Does your gas guage not work? Is the lens scratched? Is this a 70-72 SS dash or 66 Malibu? Enlighten us.

eric schroeder
May 22nd, 99, 6:29 AM
This is a 67 gauge package (no idiot lights). The speedo wiggles during low speed, and the oil presure gauge leaks. Otherwise the unit works well, but I would like to get the whole thing serviced

Byfield
May 22nd, 99, 7:20 AM
Before you send the speedo out for repair, try replacing or lubing the speedo cable. This is often the cause of a jumping needle.

Kurt

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Bill T SS70
May 24th, 99, 7:42 AM
I had my clock and front speakers redone by D&M Restoration. No complaints. They are on the web at http://dandmrestoration.home.mindspring.com/

Give them a call and discuss what you need done.

Bill

tom3
May 24th, 99, 4:08 PM
Several years ago I had a factory tach repaired by taking it to the Chevy dealer. They send it out to a repair shop. Didn't cost a lot then, could be different now. tom

mild68ss
May 24th, 99, 6:18 PM
as far as the jumping speedo, i agree with kurt. the cause is probably the cable.first try to lube the cable with white lithium grease. if that doesn't work replace the cable. after years of being in a bent postion it becomes a permanent bend. as it rotates it catches then releases thus a jumping needle.
the oil leak may be a cracked plastic
line at the fitting. either way it most likely doesn't need to be sent out.