(C3) Instrument Color-1970

[Manuel Castro]

Sorry to ask such a basic question, but my encyclopedia is not here yet and I only have a couple of days to finish this: I have an early 1970 (Month "B"-Feb 22)with a bad odometer. I found a used speedometer for $100, but the shop says that all 68-71 had green lettering on the instruments. All the gauges and instruments on my car are white. I am the second owner, so it is possible that all the instruments were switched. Does anyone know if white lettering was used in 1970?

Thanks,

Manuel 1970 convertible 350/300, 4-speed

[Terry M.]

Re: (C3) Instrument Color-1970

Sorry Manuel, all 1970 used light green lettering on the instruments. I have an early 1970 (Jan 29 build) e-mail me if you have more questions about your car. Happy to help.

Terry

[Patrick H.]

Re: (C3) Instrument Color-1970

Of course, Terry is right. They're "green."

One hint is that, in my cars, I noted that they "looked" white and I had a terrible time deciding this too. It wasn't until I bought a "white" clock for 72 that I saw how "green" my 71 really was. So, you may still have the "correct" ones. Did your gauge cluster have a date on it? Mine was on a white 1x3 inch (approx) label on the back of the clusters of both of my cars.

Hope this helps.

[Roberto L.]

Re: (C3) Instrument Color-1970

In my Feb 70 car (B05) I found two labels in the back of the speedo and tachometer as Patrick explained, a red one reading LB and a blue one reading LD and a date. My car is base with base tachometer (5300 rpm). Hope this help a little. Roberto NCRS #30019 RMC