Thanks to my good friend Jeff Lincoln, the bus's dash is up and running.  Between his better dash foil and a few other choice parts, I've got a new FrankenDash that has everything it's supposed to have working.  Even the analog clock, which NEVER worked before!  Jeff, I owe one; thanks!

On Dec 11, 2009, at 6:25 PM, neil n wrote:

> On Fri, Dec 11, 2009 at 1:44 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote:
> 
> 
>> The traces where the connector attaches were
>> starting to delaminate, so I cut the wires a couple of inches away, and
>> wired in a Molex Mini-Fit Jr. connector. I also tie wrapped the
>> original connector firmly in place. Now, I can remove the cluster
>> without disturbing the delicate part.
>> 
> 
> Neat idea. I found that the copper traces for the 14 pin connector
> were getting messed up from pulling/installing the connector so many
> times.
> 
> Found this web page for those curious about this connector:
> 
> http://tinyurl.com/ydl8qtx
> 
> Personally I don't see replacing the foil with wires as being a huge
> job. I bet with some patience, it could be done by the average DIY'er.
> 
> Neil.
> 
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