HVAC panel-Ouline vs. Solid Lettering -VIN cut-offs?

[jawn101]

Another thing to note about the non-outline versions myself and jawn101 have, is that they are the only styles to match the typeface of the instrument cluster. Another reason why I think it is the best style. Never having seen a blackout one lit up, I'm unsure what the typeface on those look like.

Hear, hear. See my comment above

[dmc6960]

And for posterity, here is the blackout one...

[DeloreanJoshQ]

I like Jim's the best so far with the Heat and Cool Labeling....

So that is 4 variations so far if you count the "black-out" version, which we don't have any pictures of lit up.

[dmc6960]

So that is 4 variations so far if you count the "black-out" version, which we don't have any pictures of lit up.

I can tell you for sure a 5th version is just like Josh's, only the 3 warning lights for Cooling Fan Fail, Defrost, and Lock Doors have bright daytime labeling, not blackout like his is. Someone with that style will have to post a picture.

[DeloreanJoshQ]

So I wonder how many of each style were made and in what order they were made.
We can assume the black-out version was first....

[jawn101]

Mine is currently out of the car. I know some of these molded pieces have mold dates and part numbers on them. I wonder if they're all the same P/N? I will check mine for identifying marks when I get home and report back.

[Ron]

I can tell you for sure a 5th version is just like Josh's, only the 3 warning lights for Cooling Fan Fail, Defrost, and Lock Doors have bright daytime labeling, not blackout like his is. Someone with that style will have to post a picture.

Here ya go.

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I can go get a better pic if you want.

[jawn101]

Here ya go.

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I can go get a better pic if you want.

And while you're out there, flip the cap on your headlight switch over! lol

[Ron]

LMAO!...that is an old pic from before I put an auto-off one in.
(I've been looking for a turquoise lens to make it match better.)

Not much better....good cam had bad batteries.
If someone doesn't post a better one, I will:

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[DeloreanJoshQ]

LMAO!...that is an old pic from before I put an auto-off one in.
(I've been looking for a turquoise lens to make it match better.)

Not much better....good cam had bad batteries.
If someone doesn't post a better one, I will:

Imgp4176.jpg

Is your defrost on in that pic, lighting up the indicator?

This is very interesting...