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Gauge cluster screws

Started by Brian in GA, August 13, 2013, 06:47:05 AM

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Brian in GA

Can anyone tell me what size screws are appropriate to install the cluster in the dash frame?  I'm rebuilding an old junkyard car and it was missing the cluster, and I've gotten a replacement, and now I need to attach it. 

Thanks!

bull

If you want stock they are a fillister head bolt and the only place I've seen them is at R/T Specialties.

They might not list them on their website but they do have them: http://www.rtspecialties.net/

Brian in GA

Thanks, bull.

Do you have an idea what might work that I could pick up at the local hardware/auto store?  Stock's really not that important to me for this particular application.   

MaximRecoil

They are just sheet metal screws, #8 I believe. Any head type that will physically fit in the bezel's holes will work. My cluster has all of its original fillister head screws except for one, which some previous owner replaced with an "oval countersunk" head screw. It works, though due to its tapered head, I doubt it makes as good of a ground as head types that are flat on the underside. I added a dedicated ground wire to my cluster though, so the grounds through the mounting screws don't really matter.

bull


nascarxx29

If your junkyard hopping The headlight retaining rings might have used these type screws :Twocents:
1969 R4 Daytona XX29L9B410772
1970 EV2 Superbird RM23UOA174597
1970 FY1 Superbird RM23UOA166242
1970 EV2 Superbird RM23VOA179697
1968 426 Road Runner RM21J8A134509
1970 Coronet RT WS23UOA224126
1970 Daytona Clone XP29GOG178701

Brian in GA

Thanks guys!  Got 'em online.

I appreciate the link, bull.