Posted May 15, 201311 yr comment_423448 Found a nice SW 2 5/8" vacuum gauge that matches the stock gauges almost perfect. Since the clock doesn't work that would be the place for it. I like the stock lighting and dimmer knob. Any chance of using the stock light or modding the Stewart-Warner light to match the other gauges? Also, is it possible to get at the clock by removing the glove box liner and not the dash? I read the link from zhome.com about gauges - the photo of the back of the stock gauge makes keeping the stock gauge light seem unlikely, not sure though. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/46550-new-gauge-stock-lighting/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 15, 201311 yr comment_423453 You can remove the clock by either removing the glove box liner or the center Heat/Vent control panel. Glove box liner is probably easier.Dennis Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/46550-new-gauge-stock-lighting/#findComment-423453 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 15, 201311 yr Author comment_423456 Good to know. I know a mechanic that can remove or replace a Z dash in about 5 minutes, but I figure it would take me about 5 days. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/46550-new-gauge-stock-lighting/#findComment-423456 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 12, 201311 yr comment_425401 I get to the trio gauges by removing the heater control panel.The bulb in the SW should be a simple incandescent bulb that will interface with the stock wiring without issue. It will dim along with the rest of the gauges.If the lighting is white and not green, you can buy gauge bulb covers in a green colour to make the illuminating green. Auto Meter sells these. They actually include, or at least used to include green and red covers with their gauges. I have a bunch of these covers kicking around because of that. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/46550-new-gauge-stock-lighting/#findComment-425401 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 14, 201311 yr Author comment_425580 Found the bulb covers same place that has the vac gauge, thanks. Was going to just use part of a green plastic bag if necessary but these are cheap. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/46550-new-gauge-stock-lighting/#findComment-425580 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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