Noticed about Instrument clusters

[bucks77ford]

Where is the light behind the HVAC controls? Do ya gotta pull the controls out?

Yep, it's right behind the controls. One light.

 

[1985 Ford F-150]

Wow I got a lot of lights to replace.

 

[bucks77ford]

crappy pic, but this is what mine looks like now.

 

[LEB Ben]

Thanks for the info Buck, and yes I was getting a little confused...I got alot of lights to replace too...you stated some that I had forgotten had gone out long ago.

 

[1985 Ford F-150]

Hmm looks good buck. I gotta do the under hood light, heater, jockeybox and ashtray.

 

[bucks77ford]

Hmm looks good buck. I gotta do the under hood light, heater, jockeybox and ashtray.

Yes, I forgot about those too. Probably because I didn't put in an ashtray light or an underhood light. Also, some trucks have the underdash lights too.

 

[1985 Ford F-150]

The curtosy lights?

 

[bucks77ford]

The curtosy lights?

yeah, that's it. I'm terrible with terminology sometimes.

 

[1985 Ford F-150]

Yeah mines got em and they work good I had to find some better switches then they worked fine.

 

[TexasNomad]

Wow that looks great Buck

 

[bucks77ford]

Here's a couple pics I took of the HVAC control light and the wiper/headlight switches light.

 

[1985 Ford F-150]

Cool thanks Buck I hope my HVAC light is still there with the wires. PO was real bad a wirin stuff up so I hope he didnt tap into any of the wires for the lights.

 

[LEB Ben]

Thanks for the pics Buck...pics always make my work easier.

 

[dakonthemountain]

GRRR!!! I wish the LEDs were around 6-7 years ago! I replaced my gauge cluster bezel/plastic lens, etc. and of course while I had it apart I replaced the light bulbs. I put in halogen replacements for the turn signal indicators, but factory equipment lights in the rest of the dash, added the glove box light, ashtray light, courtesy lights, etc. I did so much rewiring and work on my dash to restore/upgrade it that now I don't want to tear it apart again just replace the light bulbs..... but they look so cool!!! stop teasing me!
Dak

 

[grnlzrd]

I'm in the middle of this LED swap too. Just pulled my cluster yesterday. I have a couple questions though.
1) What's the correct, or best way to unclip the speedo cable? I fought that thing for about 30 min. before it just popped off almost by itself.
2) Regarding the gear indicator light, does it matter what gear the lever is in? I saw Dennis's pic with the needle nose under the collar, so I felt around up there and didn't feel anything but grease. It wasn't until after I got home (truck is in storage) that I remembered it was in first gear, to ease removing the cluster.

 

[bucks77ford]

Trying to video and using one hand was kinda tough. It came off easier than what it looked. HOWEVER, some are kinda subborn.

 

[grnlzrd]

Trying to video and using one hand was kinda tough.

But how good are you with a bra? Haha, thanks Buck!

 

[bucks77ford]

But how good are you with a bra? Haha, thanks Buck!

Well now, that's a different story.

 

[Mil1ion]

Beat me to it Buck .


I seem to have lost interest in all this stuff lately..Must be the depression

 

[LEB Ben]

I seem to have lost interest in all this stuff lately..Must be the depression

Uh-Oh...that's not good for the rest of us. Sounds like you need a run through the red light district or bar of your choice...have a couple good nights. Do a little tinkering on your rig...always makes me feel better.