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I've had my cluster sitting in a cabinet for a couple of years. This mod will be worked and completed when I am home later this year.

Does anyone have or know where I can the stainless steel face that is applicable to this cluster? Hit me up via this thread or a PM thanks in advance...
 

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Thanks Ocala,

Good looking out. Cluster face purchased. :)
 

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Shout out and special thanks to Ocala for turning me on to the stainless steel face. It came in today. Polished finish. I am ready to install this on the cluster and ultimately the SS. Looks good. Thanks again.

 

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Just a quick update. For those guys that are wondering if I am still building Z28 clusters...yes I am. I have many other things going on in life so i don't get a chance to visit the forum much... and only post when I absolutely need to.

Please note... I have a limited availability on some of the Roadmaster-specific options.

I have only enough material for 3 more of the gray (stick-on) carbon fiber faceplates.

I have only enough material for 1 more of the red (stick-on) carbon fiber faceplates.

I have only enough material for maybe 3 more Woodgrain faceplates.

I will continue to build the matte black faceplate version of the Roadmaster clusters until I have exhausted my supply of Roadmaster faceplates.


As always, don't PM me...just email me. See my signature.

Thank you.
 

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Are you selling the different color needles seperately?
Sorry... no, I don't.

As always...please email with questions or orders as I am rarely on the forum.

Gary
 

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Still making the clusters?
I ordered one years ago for another 9C1 of mine and loved it. Now I have a 95 9C1 with the digital dash issues. I know it's an easy fix, but I really like the z28 cluster mod.
 

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Still Building Z28 Clusters

For those guys that have been asking, I am still building Z28 Clusters for the '94-'96 Impala SS, Caprice and Roadmaster.

Please email me (see signature) to inquire about Z28 Clusters, Cruise controls, consoles and other hard to find parts. I am rarely on the Forum.

Thank you,
Gary
 
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Gary does wonderful work!

Here is a pic of my Roadmaster cluster he just made for me. I am building a 1995 Roadmaster SS car with a floor shifter.
I added the green Led lights to match the green lights in the HVAC and factor radio.
The cluster is just sitting in there for now, I gutted the Ruby red interior and installing a complete Grey Impala SS Interior

Thanks Gary
 

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I added the green Led lights to match the green lights in the HVAC and factor radio.
The cluster is just sitting in there for now, I gutted the Ruby red interior and installing a complete Grey Impala SS Interior

Thanks Gary
Can you tell me how many LED lights are required for this?

I was going to go into more of a thread but then decided it was best to go into it's own in the interior section, and not fill Gary's post with my questions.

It's over here: What LED 194s for Cluster/Gauge replacement
 

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Do these things fit the impala SS without any gaps between the cluster and the trim? It's hard to tell by the pictures.
 

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Do these things fit the impala SS without any gaps between the cluster and the trim? It's hard to tell by the pictures.
The only thing is I have to push up on the top-right area to fully see the odometer.
I didn't use the foam rubber trim pieces that were suggested for use on each side. Here's a pic of the finished install, but I WILL follow-up with a pic without the cluster trim showing the Aluminum mounting brackets I made (Sorry you can only see one, but it's a MUCH better way to install. NOT using that lame plumber's tape that was shown in '1FineCaprice's' write-up.

P.S. The Stainless Braided hose was moved to the LH side for the oil PSI Gauge, it's just hangin out temporarily during the install. I Used a hole saw and made a hole on the LH-side by the nylon wire tired tachometer wire.

I installed the 7 clear LEDs, as well as the 1 blue for High-beams, and (2) greens for turn signals. It came out perfect, just took some patience using the air operated sawzall (Mini) to cut the sides of the dash an NOT remove the top dash for install.

 

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Why is your trim piece bent like that?

Also, what I was asking is, is there a gap on either side of the cluster between it and the trim piece. It looks like there is. And I remember reading before about filling it with foam. Which seems ghetto to me.
 

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Why is your trim piece bent like that?
The black cluster bezel? Because I had the two gauge holes already drilled in that piece, and the oil pressure gauge hits the bottom of the cluster. I went to a junnkyard Saturday, and couldn't find a replacement, so I lived with it. I wasn't about to pay $40 online for that piece, when I can live with it the way it is.

Also, what I was asking is, is there a gap on either side of the cluster between it and the trim piece. It looks like there is. And I remember reading before about filling it with foam. Which seems ghetto to me.
I had read that in the instructions, and I don't believe there is, at least I don't notice it. It's black, the cluster is black. I don't see it, and I decided not to use the black foam top 'dress up' that area.
 

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That's not a gap?
It is and IDGAF. I'm not looking at the far left-side of the cluster as I'm driving.

As I stated I imagine it's mostly due to my Oil PSI gauge pushing on the cluster. It's installed it works great, I don't show my car so I could not care less.
 

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It is and IDGAF. I'm not looking at the far left-side of the cluster as I'm driving.

As I stated I imagine it's mostly due to my Oil PSI gauge pushing on the cluster. It's installed it works great, I don't show my car so I could not care less.
I'm not asking if you care or trying to criticize your car. I'm asking to be sure for myself, because that would drive me crazy.

Also no I don't think it has anything to do with your oil psi gauge. It's because the cluster is a completely different shape than the stock one. They all look like that I've just never been able to really be sure with the lower quality pics posted online. That's why they come with foam to shove in the hole.

Thanks for answering my questions. I think I'd be better off with a gauge pod and a tach on the A pillar.
 

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The only thing is I have to push up on the top-right area to fully see the odometer.
Junior, Can't you just use a heat gun to loosen the plastic up in that area and then massage it a bit? I think it would make it look a lot cleaner. As in not having to take your eyes and one hand away from driving to check the odometer. I look at mine a lot when I do long drives. It might be just me though. It does look good in these cars.

Mark: Snowman-33
 
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