Ditto on everything in your post, Eric. I will add that the wire to the gauge needle is easy to replace, but requires patience and a steady hand. Paul In a message dated 1/4/2004 12:26:07 AM Eastern Standard Time, gearhead@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: > > > Hi All, > Some notes on the '61-63 gauges. > Corrosion in the EL connector rivet on the back of gauge keeps the EL > connection from making contact. > Copper wire to indicator needle degrades into a verdigris strand of nothing. > Loop in EL needle wire keeps the wire from affecting tension on needle's > motion. > Instrument cluster voltage regulator really will melt together and fry the > connecting wire. > > America's most carefully restored car. > > Eric > Portland, Or > > >