1963 Dodge Dart 270 Convertible for the Wife

So I sucked it up and restored the correct '63 heater knobs and cables. What I also did is reinforce the crap out of the plastic housing. The original was brittle and cracked. This should make it sturdy....

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The gauge regulator is inside the gas gauge on these old cars. Lets see what condition it is in...

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Partially drill out the rivet then use a razor blade to pop it free. We want it to be able to press back in afterwards.

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Just do one and roll it around. The regulator is on one the right. Gas gauge on the left..

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Points seem to be in good shape so I will just restore it.

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Tape off the face and very very lightly bead blast it...

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Here is the ammeter gauge.

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Make sure this connection is clean and tight...

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Now time for some Mr Heater box decals.

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I rolled the gas gauge face back and pressed the rivet back in. That is all it needs as the other once was still very tight.

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