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Hello all. I am restoring a 1982 Mustang GT. It has good bones but the rest is roached out. I have decided rather than trying to save and figure out the wiring, to get a Painless Universal kit. I have used these before for kit cars and like the fact I can customize things. At this point I want to save the original instrument cluster (from the 82). I believe I have mapped out all the wires and their purpose, HOWEVER I have only wired aftermarket gauges into cars. Are there any tips for wiring up a Foxbody instrument cluster to an aftermarket wiring setup. I would appreciate any constructive comments. Thanks! By the way, here it is when we picked it up. It's now a shell having body work done. See you around.

 
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I would suggest you get the wiring diagrams. Have a set for both of my Foxes and they are super helpful.

https://ebay.io/m/7iEdD9

Glad you are saving the car. Love some four eyes.
 
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