Instrument Lens

Furian · July 18th, 2006, 02:42 PM

Hey all. A question on my 1998 V6 Mustang coupe. The instrument lens is all cracked and foggy. I found the 94-98 replacement on 50resto.com, but it is 74.00. Somebody told me that the 1999 lens cover will also fit and it is much cheaper (34.00). Can anybody confirm this?

AtlanticBlue99 · July 18th, 2006, 02:52 PM

I know the lens placement is the same to the gauge cluster, except the speedo/rpm is switched and it is not the digital odo...

Not sure if it will bolt the same to the white piece behind the lens- sorry for not being able to help

99mustang2B · July 20th, 2006, 01:36 PM

I also need my lens replaced.

where did you find the 99 lens?

My brother attempted to "clean" my interior... naturally he ruined the lens...

AtlanticBlue99 · July 20th, 2006, 01:50 PM

50Resto:

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...ory=M3INSLENCL

Products / Mustang Parts / Interior / Dash / Instrument Lens & Cluster

Take a look around...

99mustang2B · July 20th, 2006, 02:01 PM

Is this the one?

I'm looking for the clear lens... I always thought this was the instrument panel.

AtlanticBlue99 · July 20th, 2006, 02:31 PM

You need the one for your year. The description is vague on the link you suggested, but I cannot tell the difference for $50 in the 94-98 vs. the 99-04. Call or emial them via the contacts on main page to find out what you need for sure. You can't beat their prices on stock replacement stuff.

An option is something like I have: Simco Gauge cluster.

It comes with the housing, lens, white face custom gauges, needles, all pre-callibrated- you just swap over your stock circuitboard. I did, however, pay $249.99 for mine...

99mustang2B · July 20th, 2006, 02:52 PM

that link is just one off of the one you provided.

99 35th anniversary lens... it's just the pics looks like the gauge... housing. I'm sorry I'm not sure if I have my terminology right.

Thanks, I'll probably get one... Mine is pretty scratched up... looks like crap.

AtlanticBlue99 · July 20th, 2006, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by 99mustang2B

that link is just one off of the one you provided.

99 35th anniversary lens... it's just the pics looks like the gauge... housing. I'm sorry I'm not sure if I have my terminology right.

Thanks, I'll probably get one... Mine is pretty scratched up... looks like crap.

Thats why I got a new cluster. My lens (the plastic piece that covered the gauges) was scratched, so I bought a new cluster (everything)

Good luck, I think that silver will look better than the black

99mustang2B · July 20th, 2006, 03:06 PM

By chance, anything to prevent this from happening.. I mean for something that I rarely touch... I don't see why so many people have reported it scratched...

any cleaner to avoid?

any cleaners I should try?

AtlanticBlue99 · July 20th, 2006, 03:08 PM

Make sure you dont just wipe it down when cleaning. Use a glass cleaner like "Stoner's Invisible Glass" to lubricate and prevent scratching. If you just wipe it down, It will get swirls and scratches.

99mustang2B · July 20th, 2006, 03:15 PM

Very cool. thanks. I might try some of that until I get my new one... myabe it will alleviate the scratches even a little.

Thanks again.

AtlanticBlue99 · July 20th, 2006, 03:22 PM

To alleviate the current scratches, buff manually with rubbing compound, a polish, and a wax

mustangdude100 · July 21st, 2006, 03:47 PM

will plexi glass work if you trim it to the right shape?

AtlanticBlue99 · July 21st, 2006, 06:41 PM

No. It would cost you more to fabricate a curved piece of plexi that had holes in it for the screws to connect the lens to the cluster housing.

mustangdude100 · July 21st, 2006, 07:31 PM

also a local junkyard migt work its probley cheaper

AtlanticBlue99 · July 21st, 2006, 07:37 PM

Possibly- But finding a lens cluster in good condition at an auto salvage...

ChrisJ · July 21st, 2006, 07:57 PM

I would just replace with a new gauge cluster...They look better anyways...I plan on replacing mine as well...

July 18th, 2006, 02:42 PM	#1
Furian Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5	Instrument Lens Hey all. A question on my 1998 V6 Mustang coupe. The instrument lens is all cracked and foggy. I found the 94-98 replacement on 50resto.com, but it is 74.00. Somebody told me that the 1999 lens cover will also fit and it is much cheaper (34.00). Can anybody confirm this?

July 18th, 2006, 02:52 PM	#2
AtlanticBlue99 Administrator 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UGA Posts: 7,322	I know the lens placement is the same to the gauge cluster, except the speedo/rpm is switched and it is not the digital odo... Not sure if it will bolt the same to the white piece behind the lens- sorry for not being able to help __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

July 20th, 2006, 01:50 PM	#4
AtlanticBlue99 Administrator 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UGA Posts: 7,322	50Resto: http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...ory=M3INSLENCL Products / Mustang Parts / Interior / Dash / Instrument Lens & Cluster Take a look around... __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

July 20th, 2006, 03:08 PM	#10
AtlanticBlue99 Administrator 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UGA Posts: 7,322	Make sure you dont just wipe it down when cleaning. Use a glass cleaner like "Stoner's Invisible Glass" to lubricate and prevent scratching. If you just wipe it down, It will get swirls and scratches. __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

July 20th, 2006, 03:22 PM	#12
AtlanticBlue99 Administrator 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UGA Posts: 7,322	To alleviate the current scratches, buff manually with rubbing compound, a polish, and a wax __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

July 20th, 2006, 01:36 PM	#3
99mustang2B Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14	I also need my lens replaced. where did you find the 99 lens? My brother attempted to "clean" my interior... naturally he ruined the lens...

July 20th, 2006, 02:01 PM	#5
99mustang2B Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14	Is this the one? I'm looking for the clear lens... I always thought this was the instrument panel.

July 20th, 2006, 02:52 PM	#7
99mustang2B Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14	that link is just one off of the one you provided. 99 35th anniversary lens... it's just the pics looks like the gauge... housing. I'm sorry I'm not sure if I have my terminology right. Thanks, I'll probably get one... Mine is pretty scratched up... looks like crap.

July 20th, 2006, 03:06 PM	#9
99mustang2B Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14	By chance, anything to prevent this from happening.. I mean for something that I rarely touch... I don't see why so many people have reported it scratched... any cleaner to avoid? any cleaners I should try?

July 20th, 2006, 03:15 PM	#11
99mustang2B Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14	Very cool. thanks. I might try some of that until I get my new one... myabe it will alleviate the scratches even a little. Thanks again.

July 21st, 2006, 03:47 PM	#13
mustangdude100 Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 68	will plexi glass work if you trim it to the right shape? __________________ "i aint never had too much fun"

July 21st, 2006, 06:41 PM	#14
AtlanticBlue99 Administrator 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UGA Posts: 7,322	No. It would cost you more to fabricate a curved piece of plexi that had holes in it for the screws to connect the lens to the cluster housing. __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

July 21st, 2006, 07:31 PM	#15
mustangdude100 Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 68	also a local junkyard migt work its probley cheaper __________________ "i aint never had too much fun"

July 21st, 2006, 07:37 PM	#16
AtlanticBlue99 Administrator 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UGA Posts: 7,322	Possibly- But finding a lens cluster in good condition at an auto salvage... __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

July 21st, 2006, 07:57 PM	#17
ChrisJ Hmmm... 2002 Mustang GT SLOW Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Shepherdsville, Kentucky Posts: 15,585	I would just replace with a new gauge cluster...They look better anyways...I plan on replacing mine as well... __________________ My Junk www.myspace.com/cjobe

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