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Skylark Gauge Cluster

Discussion in 'Repro Parts' started by IDOXLR8, Feb 29, 2020.

  1. IDOXLR8

    IDOXLR8 Senior Member

    Has anyone bought a the new Gauge cluster form CARS, like to know the quality, AL.
     
    IDOXLR8, Feb 29, 2020
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  2. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    I installed a couple of them. They didnt get the wiper switch rectangle exactly right. Slightly off. You'll have to trim your repro woodgrain for it to fit and you might have some extra space between the woodgrain and the opening on one side or the other. Other than that, it fits pretty well and looks great
     
    CJay, Feb 29, 2020
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  3. IDOXLR8

    IDOXLR8 Senior Member

    Thanks for follow up! Bef0re I would put out all more $400.00 I would for a real good fit, The trim out part I'm okay with but the gaps not so much! Is there anyone re-doing a good core that you know of? AL.
     
    IDOXLR8, Feb 29, 2020
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  4. Brad Conley

    Brad Conley RIP Staff Member

    Where the heck have you been AL?????:D
     
    Brad Conley, Feb 29, 2020
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  5. Brett Slater

    Brett Slater Super Moderator Staff Member

    Right??

    Welcome back!
     
    Brett Slater, Feb 29, 2020
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  6. IDOXLR8

    IDOXLR8 Senior Member

    Thanks! Lost my job with Coca-Cola when Red Classic Transit took over the maintenance department then working on helping my kids out. And it did work! Both honor students graduates and gainfully employed and doing well! Now Working for a Family Owned Trucking company known as Ward Trucking, a wonderful company that looks out and cares for there employees! I restored and sold a 79 Corvette that took some time. I still have the 68 Corvette that I did a frame off on and of course my 1972 Buick GS Stage 1 4-Speed!I will be freshening her up. Drove her last week, there is nothing like the sound of a 455 going thru the gears!
     
    IDOXLR8, Feb 29, 2020
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  7. IDOXLR8

    IDOXLR8 Senior Member

    Is there a company out there that restores a good Skylark GS gauge cluster?
     
    IDOXLR8, Mar 1, 2020
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  8. Steve Triplett

    Steve Triplett Well-Known Member

    Redline clock and gauge out of Minnesota
    John is the owner/ Restorer
    Great job!
    Look them up on line
     
    Steve Triplett, Jan 2, 2021
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  9. IDOXLR8

    IDOXLR8 Senior Member

    I could not find a NOS cluster, so I think I will be sending out my nice core.
     
    IDOXLR8, Jan 3, 2021
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  10. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    I found that the quality (and very minute issues) of the repro instrument cluster far outweighed the cost of rechroming, plus painting the cluster once chromed.
     
    Smartin, Jan 3, 2021
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  11. IDOXLR8

    IDOXLR8 Senior Member

    I found a place that does every thing, just need to apply the wood grain transfer.
     
    IDOXLR8, Jan 3, 2021
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  12. IDOXLR8

    IDOXLR8 Senior Member

    Are the gauge studs the same pitch as the ones that hold the washer switch? I think they have a coarse thread on the end that goes into the plastic and a machine thread to hold the gauges in place.
     
    IDOXLR8, Jan 3, 2021
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  13. IDOXLR8

    IDOXLR8 Senior Member

    Sounds like you do not know of the place I've has mine restored.
     
    IDOXLR8, Sep 5, 2022
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  14. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    Do tell.
     
    Smartin, Sep 5, 2022
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  15. IDOXLR8

    IDOXLR8 Senior Member

    IDOXLR8, Sep 5, 2022
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  16. IDOXLR8

    IDOXLR8 Senior Member

    Page 4.
     
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  17. IDOXLR8

    IDOXLR8 Senior Member

    It's been a rocky road, but have not sold my dreams. Kids are on a winning track with there our places and now it's my turn. Back to stay with what ever wisdom I can bring to the forum, you all the best! Spine surgery went well and thank you all for the support! Now it time to enjoy my toys and the super comeradery of a great bunch Buick Friends!
     
    IDOXLR8, Sep 5, 2022
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