New Restoration Product Coming Soon- Gauge Cluster Decals

[theastronaut]

I've been using Greenback Decal's gauge overlay decals for the last few Chevy C10 clusters I've rebuilt, and he is getting ready to release a set of decals for 61-66 Ford trucks. I just received an early set to test out, and wanted to share that they'll be available soon. I will post a "how-to" thread in the next couple weeks.

Here is his website:

http://parklane410.wix.com/home








Here are some C10 gauges, before and after using Jason's decals.

[Toyz]

Wonder if he might consider converting the big truck tach decal to reflect 0-8000?
Paul

[theastronaut]

Wonder if he might consider converting the big truck tach decal to reflect 0-8000?
Paul

He built a factory appearing 10K tach for my '66 C10. Stock tachs were 5K.


Original 5K:



Jason's 10K.

[theastronaut]

Tried out the decals on the Fuel and Temp gauges, they worked great! I used a hair dryer to heat the vinyl so it could stretch around the raised letters, and a microfiber towel to push the decal into the base of the stamping. I need to find a speedometer since the needle is broken on this one, and I'll be able to start reassembling the cluster.


Before:




After, and painted the needles.

[Toyz]

If you have a problem finding a speedo, LMK, I am bound to have an extra.
Paul

[theastronaut]

If you have a problem finding a speedo, LMK, I am bound to have an extra.
Paul

Appreciate the offer, I sent Jason a pic of it and he thought that the tip was suppose to look like that. Looks broken off at the tip to me.

[Max]

Picture that needle sticking straight up on the Speedo... would run outta room it seems if it were any longer.

[Toyz]

Pretty common problem around here, Max! They should have made that speedo loonger
Ya'll are correct, however.
Paul

[theastronaut]

I finished the cluster today, since the speedo isn't broke and I don't have to find one...


Here's how the speedo decal went. Lining up the lines with the raised ridges was the first step after cleaning the face.




Working from the center out.



Keeping the edges pulled tight to keep wrinkles out.




Right side finished. Amazing how well the printed lines line up with the stamped lines, Jason got this right!






Speedo finished. Odometer cleaned, reset to zero and needle repainted.

[theastronaut]

Here's how it looks finished up.

[Gritsngumbo]

Only one word for that: BEAUTIFUL! A tip of the hat to you.

[theastronaut]

Only one word for that: BEAUTIFUL! A tip of the hat to you.

Thanks! Having the decals really makes everything about the cluster look brand new!

[greenindian]

Yes, beautiful and amazing, thanks for sharing your work with us.

[Leeroy]

I can't seem to open the main website, but any ideas on cost?

[theastronaut]

Yes, beautiful and amazing, thanks for sharing your work with us.

Thanks!

I can't seem to open the main website, but any ideas on cost?

I'm not sure the cost. The website is currently working, just checked it. The website does require Adobe Flash Player to open it.