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Volvo_133 · Jul 31st, 2011, 10:53

Speedo instrument cluster is straight forward to strip down.Where the chrome outer rim is crimped over at the back, you have to straighten the crimped areas.
Rest of it is screws and nuts.
Be careful with "barbers shop"style barrel it has a delicate spring.
I have a few of these units "in bits" if you need anything.
Keep up the work and the pic updates,
Chris

Jackman · Jul 31st, 2011, 15:22

Thanks for that, ive got it in bits now but i cannot get the clear plastic bit off the front so i can restore the metal surround type thing that seperates the gauges. I think the only way it to cut off the bits of plastic melted flat to hold it on.

Last few days ive been doing this.

Now in place ready for me to finish cleaning the rails up for paint.

Floor in soon i hope.

johnjp · Jul 31st, 2011, 16:15

I always find the steering wheel too big and can only just get my thunder thighs in between the seat and the wheel. Years ago I swapped one for a `Momo` sports steering wheel, I like this design - http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Perfor...el/323/0/14469

Derek UK · Jul 31st, 2011, 20:50

Nibble away at the bits of plastic that have been "hot sealed". It will come apart if you're patient and a dob of glue will refix it. I've got one apart at the moment. If you want to respray the brass part it's even more fiddly getting the coloured lenses out. The grey finish on the brass is actually a very fine crackle paint but grey isn't available. I've done it in black very lightly so the crackle is virtually invisible and hope to get some matt or satin grey to finish it off. Long term project. i.e. I have done anything with it lately!

Jackman · Jul 31st, 2011, 22:21

Hot sealed! Thats the technique

Its the brass i need to repaint as its flaked off. The coloured lenses are now just coloured. Did they have text on them orginally?

Jackman · Aug 5th, 2011, 13:21

No picture worthy replys but there has been progress.

Box sections cleaned, repaired and now primed.

Handbrake off... what a pain of a job to do... not looking forward to the refit.

Jobs for the weekend is to finish removing the floor around the lip areas, clean up and start to fit the new ones.

Damage done today....
Bruised and cut forehead... damn ratchet.

222s · Aug 8th, 2011, 11:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Derek UK

The grey finish on the brass is actually a very fine crackle paint but grey isn't available. I've done it in black very lightly so the crackle is virtually invisible and hope to get some matt or satin grey to finish it off. Long term project. i.e. I have done anything with it lately!

I've been wondering about that too, and if that method would work - please do let us know how you get on!

Jackman · Sep 16th, 2011, 09:18

Just keeping you all up-to-date.

The project hasnt gone just very busy so not had as much time to work on it.
Ive been doing the odd hour or so on it and have managed to paint the box sections and get the floor trimmed to fit.

Hoping ill have some time soon to get the floor in.

Jackman · Nov 29th, 2011, 13:45

Right, due to change in circumstances for me the project has ground to a halt, i doubt ill be working on it again till the new year.

Ive protected alot of the metal for the winter months and thats how its going to stay for the next few months.

However its not all bad news!

Even though the main body will be left over winter im currently working on removing bits i can work on inside and away from the car. If all goes well over christmas and the new year ill have the body part of the loom made and ready.

Really hope next year to get cracking on it again, its shouting at me to get back on the open road.

Edit - For Paul/222

While im doing it i noticed your doing articles on things so ill try and document the wiring loom for a article, including areas for upgrades.

Jackman · Mar 27th, 2012, 11:37

... Wow life doesnt half make it hard to get cracking on projects. Alot has happened meaning ive not touched the car.

However i now have 2 months (ish) to try and get the car as close as possible to being done bodywork wise and if possible some mechanical.

Going to be a challenge and i should (Unless somthing else happens) be starting next week getting the drivers floor finished so i can make a good start on doing the front end.

The Loom got started on, got all the colours together for each item but didnt get exact measurements or full diagrams drawn. Ill get there in the end.

Jackman

Nov 29th, 2011, 13:45	#119
Jackman Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:46 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bramhall	Right, due to change in circumstances for me the project has ground to a halt, i doubt ill be working on it again till the new year. Ive protected alot of the metal for the winter months and thats how its going to stay for the next few months. However its not all bad news! Even though the main body will be left over winter im currently working on removing bits i can work on inside and away from the car. If all goes well over christmas and the new year ill have the body part of the loom made and ready. Really hope next year to get cracking on it again, its shouting at me to get back on the open road. Edit - For Paul/222 While im doing it i noticed your doing articles on things so ill try and document the wiring loom for a article, including areas for upgrades. Last edited by Jackman; Nov 29th, 2011 at 13:49.

Jul 31st, 2011, 10:53	#111
Volvo_133 VOC member Last Online: Jun 4th, 2024 15:40 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sheffield	Speedo instrument cluster is straight forward to strip down.Where the chrome outer rim is crimped over at the back, you have to straighten the crimped areas. Rest of it is screws and nuts. Be careful with "barbers shop"style barrel it has a delicate spring. I have a few of these units "in bits" if you need anything. Keep up the work and the pic updates, Chris

Jul 31st, 2011, 15:22	#112
Jackman Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:46 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bramhall	Thanks for that, ive got it in bits now but i cannot get the clear plastic bit off the front so i can restore the metal surround type thing that seperates the gauges. I think the only way it to cut off the bits of plastic melted flat to hold it on. Last few days ive been doing this. Now in place ready for me to finish cleaning the rails up for paint. Floor in soon i hope.

Jul 31st, 2011, 16:15	#113
johnjp Master Member Last Online: Jan 30th, 2019 22:56 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Heathfield, East Sussex View Photos By: johnjp	I always find the steering wheel too big and can only just get my thunder thighs in between the seat and the wheel. Years ago I swapped one for a `Momo` sports steering wheel, I like this design - http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Perfor...el/323/0/14469

Jul 31st, 2011, 20:50	#114
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:45 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	Nibble away at the bits of plastic that have been "hot sealed". It will come apart if you're patient and a dob of glue will refix it. I've got one apart at the moment. If you want to respray the brass part it's even more fiddly getting the coloured lenses out. The grey finish on the brass is actually a very fine crackle paint but grey isn't available. I've done it in black very lightly so the crackle is virtually invisible and hope to get some matt or satin grey to finish it off. Long term project. i.e. I have done anything with it lately!

Jul 31st, 2011, 22:21	#115
Jackman Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:46 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bramhall	Hot sealed! Thats the technique Its the brass i need to repaint as its flaked off. The coloured lenses are now just coloured. Did they have text on them orginally?

Aug 5th, 2011, 13:21	#116
Jackman Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:46 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bramhall	No picture worthy replys but there has been progress. Box sections cleaned, repaired and now primed. Handbrake off... what a pain of a job to do... not looking forward to the refit. Jobs for the weekend is to finish removing the floor around the lip areas, clean up and start to fit the new ones. Damage done today.... Bruised and cut forehead... damn ratchet.

Sep 16th, 2011, 09:18	#118
Jackman Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:46 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bramhall	Just keeping you all up-to-date. The project hasnt gone just very busy so not had as much time to work on it. Ive been doing the odd hour or so on it and have managed to paint the box sections and get the floor trimmed to fit. Hoping ill have some time soon to get the floor in.

Mar 27th, 2012, 11:37	#120
Jackman Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:46 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bramhall	... Wow life doesnt half make it hard to get cracking on projects. Alot has happened meaning ive not touched the car. However i now have 2 months (ish) to try and get the car as close as possible to being done bodywork wise and if possible some mechanical. Going to be a challenge and i should (Unless somthing else happens) be starting next week getting the drivers floor finished so i can make a good start on doing the front end. The Loom got started on, got all the colours together for each item but didnt get exact measurements or full diagrams drawn. Ill get there in the end. Jackman

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