Properly removing gauge needles - installing aftermarket gauges

[JadeFalcon]

Alright, well I bit the bullet and after contemplating getting some EL backlit gauges I decided to go ahead and get some for my 4 banger, since I have alot of problems with the lights going on and off spiradically, a real pain in the ass. So here was my answer, these gauges, however, I ran into a problem, as you can see, I can't slide them over the needles cuz of that wonderfully shaped gauge base ( ) So, how do you properly remove the gauge needles, also any tips about how to set them in place like the gas/temp gauges?

 

[ALMOST STOCK]

You can slide a fork under the needles to remove them.
NR actually sent a tool to remove the needles.
You can either make a drawing of where the needles are before you remove them or take a pic. Pull the plastic stop on the speedo needle before you remove the needle.

 

[JadeFalcon]

Thanks a bunch buddy! You guys never cease to amaze me, fork thing was clever, worked out great.

 

[HISSIN50]

here is another link (not for stangs, but has some does and donts) for future searchers of the topic.
http://www.stratusphere.us/forums/index.php?showtopic=79

ive always been afraid of yanking needles and getting them back in place correctly (want to stick some in the g/f's camaro). like if i got off my one increment, id drive myself crazy thinking the car is jacked (gauges reading weird). LOL.