Ammeter Guage Smoking!?

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The Amp gauge on my 71 Pantera is getting really hot- to the point of melting the electrical tape on the backside of the two largest terminals. It still seems to be reading properly.... any ideas? I have installed a new alternator and the charging system along with the electricals seem to be working fine otherwise. Is this a sign the gauge needs replaced or something else causing the heat build up on the backside. I noticed faint smoke coming from the instrument panel that caused me to investigate. Any ideas on what to expect to pay for a stock appearing replacement? Could I disconnect the gauge and cap off the connecting wires in the meantime (or will this cause other issues?
Any ideas greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Mark

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