'71 Demon cluster retrofitting
Hello buddies
I really dislike the '71 Demon standard instrument cluster. IMO round gauges are ugly.
I wanted to install a Dart cluster into my Demon, but it's too much work and a lot of parts to find, including the dash frame. I'm in Europe and it isn't easy to find old used Mopar parts.
So, I tried something else : installing a 67-69 Plymouth Valiant cluster. An easier job (it's plug n play) and it's easily reversible.
I found for sale a 200 kph '68 Valiant cluster in a correct shape, but in need of a little restoration.
Total disassembly :
Black and silver paint job.
The clear lenses have been cleaned and polished.
I also replaced the ammeter with a voltmeter.
For having three identical needles, I sticked on the original ammeter Mopar needle on the chinese voltmeter
And then, the original ammeter face (I erased the D and C letters, and add 8<->16 volts graduations)
New gauges :
I also replaced the high beam red light by a more modern blue light :
Illumination is OK
Installation in car. Everything work.
Completed work :
Hope you like and sorry for my clumsy english :rolleyes:
François
Hello buddies
I really dislike the '71 Demon standard instrument cluster. IMO round gauges are ugly.
I wanted to install a Dart cluster into my Demon, but it's too much work and a lot of parts to find, including the dash frame. I'm in Europe and it isn't easy to find old used Mopar parts.
So, I tried something else : installing a 67-69 Plymouth Valiant cluster. An easier job (it's plug n play) and it's easily reversible.
I found for sale a 200 kph '68 Valiant cluster in a correct shape, but in need of a little restoration.
Total disassembly :
Black and silver paint job.
The clear lenses have been cleaned and polished.
I also replaced the ammeter with a voltmeter.
For having three identical needles, I sticked on the original ammeter Mopar needle on the chinese voltmeter
And then, the original ammeter face (I erased the D and C letters, and add 8<->16 volts graduations)
New gauges :
I also replaced the high beam red light by a more modern blue light :
Illumination is OK
Installation in car. Everything work.
Completed work :
Hope you like and sorry for my clumsy english :rolleyes:
François
