Re: Even the smallest things are progress........

["amc74hornet" <amc74hornet@xxxx>]

--- In BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Plumpy72@xxxx wrote:
> Hi All
> 
> Since it rained all day, I spent some time in the garage. I've been spending 
> time cleaning and preparing the dash for paint. Right now, a Hornet instrument 
> cluster panel is soaking in Super Clean. The cluster is the only piece that 
> isn't black. Almost all the chrome around the edge is gone a some of the paint 
> has started to come off after a good scrubbing. 
> 
> I used a soft bristle tooth brush and some Super Clean the speedo and gauges. 
> It looked pretty respectable by the time I was finished. The Speedo and 
> gauges came out of my Gremlin. The mileage reads between 59 and 60 thousand miles. 
> While I was cleaning everything, I realized the turn signal indicator lamps 
> aren't the one's I need for the Hornet instrument panel. I guess I'll need to 
> find me a Hornet cluster/printed circuit board.
> 
> Also modified a bracket for the under-dash package tray. I had already 
> cleaned up two brackets then learned they were the wrong ones. The bracket came off 
> an A/C package tray and the tray I plan to use, doesn't have the air vents. I 
> came across one of the original brackets in the attic last weekend and 
> discovered the difference. I cut a section from one of the taller brackets with a 
> hack saw then welded it back together. After several strokes with a file, it's 
> the same size as the original. Now all I need to do is drill a couple of holes 
> and it will be finished. 
> 
> Looks like we are due more rain tomorrow. The temp right now is about 60 
> degrees. Guess I'll spend more time in the garage.
> 
> Ya'll have a good weekend.
> 
> Rick 

I have a Hornet inst. cluster with printed circuit board you can have. It is out of the gauge panel I am resto'ing for the new Hornet. It is a later one than my 74 as it has Kilmeters on the speedo. I plan on useing the original inst. cluster out of the car in the resto's panel.
"Doc"