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I tried looking into making backlit faceplates for the instrument
cluster 4 years ago. I was not impressed in EL at the time and still
think it isn't the best. (I reasearched lots of options). One of the
biggest difficulties I could never overcome was getting good needles.
There simply wasn't anything remotely similar to the DeLorean's in
backlit form. Some Saturns and Land Rovers have needles very similar,
but their dashes are overhead lit like the DeLorean's, not backlit.
I'm curious how much light you going to get out of the needles as
well. Another problem is the EL doesn't project very much light, and
the kits I've seen do not have any illuminated portion at the hole for
the needles. Since the DeLorean has no lights back there (except one
for faintly lighting the odometer) your translucent needles will not glow.
Also, if you have difficulty aligning the needles correctly when you
put them on, let me know. I developed a procedure to guarantee
everything goes back on correctly when reinstalling them.
Jim Reeve
DMC6960
--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "gzapf" <x86Daddy@xxxx> wrote:
>
>
> One of my upcoming projects is to install a new EL backlit dash
> (ordered from SpeedHut who began selling after the last distributor
> stopped). One of the things I'd like to attempt as well is to replace
> the needles with the more modern translucent plastic variety.
>
> I've recently acquired all the parts I want to install in the
> binnacle, but I'd like to hear if anyone else has replaced the needles
> in their instrument cluster. Any tricks to it or special concerns?
> With the new ones I bought, I don't know yet if I'll have to expand
> their holes or fill them in some, but I imagine hot glue will suffice
> for filling such space if needed... does anyone know if this would /
> wouldn't work out for a particular reason?
>
> Also, the new needles I have are the deep orange type you see on
> almost every modern instrument cluster. I got them from SpeedHut when
> I ordered the dash kit. I'd actually prefer frosty white or yellow,
> but had a hard enough time finding these (not a normal SpeedHut item;
> haven't seen needles online... oh, don't search for "guage needles" if
> you're not prepared to see interesting things). If someone does know
> where to get other colors, I'd be much obliged.
>
> Thanks,
> --Greg
> #2894
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