I am looking more close to home right now. So far there seem to be some available, but no response from the sellers. My concern with either a Florida or California option is shipping.
Working on the gauge cluster. 3 gauges were giving fits. Temp and Fuel gauges were not working at all. Speedometer was working, but getting stuck and wouldnt drop back to zero - or past 40MPH for that matter.
Pulled the gauge cluster and tested the gauges individually. Fuel gauge works but...
Another note... oddly enough, the temp gauge from the ebay cluster had a different configuration than the original gauges in our car... its as if the assembly was upside down and flipped. The gauge I ended up being able to use though matches the configuration of the original temp gauge, so...
So I was able to score an entire gauge cluster off ebay. Two chances to get a single good gauge. Pulled the temp and fuel gauges. Looked at the temp gauge first... that thing is crispy, and the filament is broken. Pulled the fuel gauge apart and it looks nice and clean, and the filament is...
@MoparMike1974 stock style aftermarket. Depending on the brand, it could be reading correctly. I’ll stick it back on the car and see how it behaves. Like I said, I was using an 18 ohm resistor. It shouldn’t have read full.
pulled the temp gauge apart. I see the broken filament. Is there any...
Okay update. I took out the cluster to bench test. The pins were tight and getting good connection, but I soldered them for added peace of mind, I checked continuity on all 3 pins at play, and all is checking fine. I tested the fuel gauge, and it reads about 3/4 with a 18ohm resistor. The temp...
1969 Dart. Original 4 speed car. Dad was concerned the clutch wasn’t properly adjusted because there was no free play at the top. He had one of these cars long ago and knows them well. I looked under the dash and found a “spur” on the clutch pedal was hitting a flange. I think the flange is...
So the car is a driver, and it is able to do that. There are finishing touches that I am working on. Nothing picture worthy, but here's what I have done over the last 3 days
Hooked up and tested backup lights - working
Hooked up and tested windshield wipers - working
Working on the dash...
1. Did that already
2. Ordered an RTA unit
3. I didnt look at this. I will take a gander.
4. I had the whole assembly out, cleaned, dieletric grease, etc.
5. I checked the pins. They were all tight. I will check again.
6. Looks like this is next on my list
Finishing up odds and ends on dads 69 Dart. One of those is to get the temp and fuel gauges working. I went through all of the engine wiring, so I know the wiring for the temp gauge is good and hooked up. Let’s start there.
I have the regulator in hand. I am testing it with a 12V power...
Stole the photo from a wanted ad. I have one of these at home, and the car is completely assembled.... and I havent installed this piece. 1969 Dart. Where does it go?
We are doing steel wheels with dog dish caps. The wheels are going to be body color, while the caps will be the black metallic accent I have used elsewhere. Acquired the rims from a forum member. They have really nice tires on them too, so as soon as the rims are finished being painted, we...
So I will chime back in with my results. The 150lbs were good for the back. Maybe a bit heavy, but no problems closing the trunk. The 150lbs on the front are just barely enough to hold the hood open. I would have liked to have 180 on the front, but its all installed, so we will live with...
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