Replacement instrument cluster

We are getting close on the engine rebuild (225 V-6), still waiting on the new Proform distributor. I will post some pics of the engine before we drop it in when we get it finished.
Does anyone know of a drop in instrument cluster for the 1970 Commando??

 

Nothing in a drop in cluster available, you'll have to build your own if you want anything besides stock. One of the joys of Jeepster ownership. .

 

If your cluster has damage and can't find one then look at late '60's early '70's Jeep pickups and Wagoneers. They use the same heater controls and instrument clusters IIRC. Nickmil

 

Yup, anything from a 63 up to early 70's Gladiator, Wagoneer or Cherokee if you're looking for stock.A couple of years they used the glass face type, they're pretty cool looking in a Jeepster.

 

http://www.jeepsterpartsdude.com/

http://www.thejeepsterman.com/

 

Thanks guys that will get me started in the right direction. Everything works but the fuel gauge, we are currently using an ohm meter velcroed to the dash to indicate tank level.

 

Hey, that's a pretty good idea, I'll have to remember that next time someboby asks . If you had an extra oil pressure gauge you could always stick that in.

 

I had a NOS Wagoneer cluster that just sold on Ebay
I am in the works of rebuilding 6 Jeepster clusters with new and refurbished parts. Here's a look at the face after installing new red and green indicators, having plastic lens polished and new paint.
I should have these done in the next few weeks.

I also had built a few switch panels. I used either NOS switches and/or had other switches rebuilt. I found that even NOS switches, being so old still had resistance. So I had them taken apart and all points cleaned and pivots lubricated. Then had the panel painted and chrome polished, then new lettering applied. What do you think?
If anybody has any old panels, switches and guages, I need more parts to keep this going.

 

Lookin' good there CH. Do you polish the lenses or do you have someone else do that? I have a couple of face plates that could use that but right at the moment I'm working on the shift indicator on my 87 Eagle. Haven't found anything on-line, course I haven't looked into it too far yet.

 

Had a plastics shop near me do it first, too expensive. Then they sold me the stuff to do it myself. If you have any deep scratches or chips, it wont polish that out. But does nice on the finer ones.

 

What's the polish called and do you use any kind of buffer, like on a Dremel? The piece I have to do has some very fine scratches and a little bit of hazing, nothing serious.

 

AH HA! I lied. Check these out. Actually made for early Gladiators and Wagoneers but will work in a Jeepster. http://www.zmjeeps.com/insert4.php
And yet another.
http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=500/category_id=310/home_id=59/mode=prod/prd500.htm

 

I use Novus step 2 ( I think) on my soft top windows, and it does an amazing job on plastic headlights, takes out the yellow and makes them shine. Won't take out the big scratches, but works very well.

Paul

 

Thanks for the info guys . Just checking on Ebay and there it was. Novus makes a three step for larger scratches too. Figured I might as well go with that in case I ever need it.

 

Ive got one for sale if your intrested. ill pm you

 

Thanks for all the help and suggestions guys, I've found a local guy who has 3 parts Commandos and he sold me one of his clusters. I plan to install it this summer after bodywork and paint.
Cheers :v6: