Those with McEwen gauge overlays ...
03-04-2007, 06:22 AM
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Those with McEwen gauge overlays ... (I did a search and didn't see this question)
Those that have the McEwen's ... how easy or difficult was it to install them? Any tips/tricks to watch out for? Thanks.
PS-this is not a thread to tell me why I should or shouldn't put these on LOL ... simply a question as to the difficulty of putting them on. Thanks in advance
Those that have the McEwen's ... how easy or difficult was it to install them? Any tips/tricks to watch out for? Thanks.
PS-this is not a thread to tell me why I should or shouldn't put these on LOL ... simply a question as to the difficulty of putting them on. Thanks in advance
03-04-2007, 08:17 AM
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Not to difficult to put on. Its easier if you take off the steering wheel tilt lever. Other than that its pretty straight forward. I also used a T/A bezel when I put it back together.
03-04-2007, 09:15 AM
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I put a small flashlight where the bulbs go, to illuminate the gauge as I was putting on the overlay. It was the only way I could get them lined up perfectly.
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03-04-2007, 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by SnakeStomper
Looks great 99zee --- I still can't see how you don't have to remove the needles LOL just slip it on?
Thanks for the flashlight tip Shawn ...
Thanks for the flashlight tip Shawn ...
03-05-2007, 08:41 AM
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i have had mine on since 97. but now the rpm,mph,temp needles stick on me?? i can tell the backing is sticking up. are maybe the bolts holding it to tight or did it come unstuck behind the backing?
03-05-2007, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by SnakeStomper
How strong is the adhesive on these? Like if one corner sticks where it shouldn't how bad will it damage the overlay once I take it off to fix it? Sorry for the dumb questions 
03-05-2007, 09:56 PM
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I've seen a ton of posts where someone screwed up and it made me nervous but, it was so stupidly simple.......and I tend to screw up "do it yourself" projects. 
03-10-2007, 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by CT ITALIAN 1
the gauge overlay kit does not come with the HVAC and headlight overlays correct?
03-10-2007, 12:30 PM
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I just installed the McEwens last week, also the TA bezel! They look great! They were fairly easy to install, after you tilt the wheel remove the tilt lever, It gives more room to wiggle the cluster out. The worst part was removing the cluster, I had to really wiggle and pull to get it out of there. Also, the ac and heater overlays are a seperate item. Good luck!