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How much does it cost to restore a Corvette dash cluster?

How much does it cost to restore a Corvette dash cluster?

+$35.00 for refacing with speed warning if needed. +$20.00 for Tachometer and 66-67 Temperature gauge, yellow/red line re-screening. If cluster is receiving a full reface, this charge will not apply. +$110.00 for trip and total odometer replacement. +$25.00 for 60-80lb oil conversion with all reface. +$25.00 for Headlight Motor switch Restoration.

How to protect the gauge face on a corvette?

When shipping open-face gauges, protect the gauge face by taping the gauge face-down to a piece of cardboard and wrap with bubble wrap. Note that some pointer bases may stick up beyond the edge of the face so the cardboard may need to have a small hole to accommodate it.

What should I do if my C4 Corvette digital instrument is off?

The LCD panels should appear black while the cluster is off. If you can see the colored info when the cluster is off, the polarizing film has faded and should be replaced. Click Here to buy. If you’re having issues with the cluster being too bright or too dim, consider replacing the photocell while the cluster is apart.

Can You restore the dash of a 1963 Corvette?

Factory stampings shown on restored 1963 Corvette Cluster Rear View. We can restore your dash cluster knobs, original wiper and ignition switches, lighter components, radio capacitors, and headlight motor switch.

What was the gauge cluster in the 1990 Corvette?

The 1990-1991 gauge clusters had a different layout display of the center LCD, while 92-96 all had the same LCD display layout. The 90-96 clusters are much less problematic than the 84-89 versions, though they are not completely without their issues. Bad LCD’s leads the way as far as common issues.

+$35.00 for refacing with speed warning if needed. +$20.00 for Tachometer and 66-67 Temperature gauge, yellow/red line re-screening. If cluster is receiving a full reface, this charge will not apply. +$110.00 for trip and total odometer replacement. +$25.00 for 60-80lb oil conversion with all reface. +$25.00 for Headlight Motor switch Restoration.

The LCD panels should appear black while the cluster is off. If you can see the colored info when the cluster is off, the polarizing film has faded and should be replaced. Click Here to buy. If you’re having issues with the cluster being too bright or too dim, consider replacing the photocell while the cluster is apart.

When shipping open-face gauges, protect the gauge face by taping the gauge face-down to a piece of cardboard and wrap with bubble wrap. Note that some pointer bases may stick up beyond the edge of the face so the cardboard may need to have a small hole to accommodate it.

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