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05-18-2010, 07:39 AM | #1 |
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gauge cleanup question
Hello all!
This is my first post on the new site! I've got all my gauges out of my '36 pickup, my question is if there is anyone out there who is restoring them? or am I better off taking them apart carefully and cleaning them up? They don't need much, just a little TLC. Thanks for any info you can give me. |
05-18-2010, 08:09 AM | #2 |
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Re: gauge cleanup question
I would do it yourself as they come apart pretty easy by uncrimping the edge of the bezels and the reverse to reassemble.What ever you use to clean the guage faces be sure to try first on the very edge so as not to wipe off the printing.Good luck.
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05-18-2010, 08:43 AM | #3 |
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Re: gauge cleanup question
Deuce lover makes a good point. However, once you're into the job, if you find you need professional assistance, Williamson's Instruments in Chester Arkansas restores and rebuilds antique automotive instruments of all kinds. I have used them on several ocassions and their work is excellent. Good luck.
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05-18-2010, 08:58 AM | #4 |
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Re: gauge cleanup question
I would also recommend Williamson. They did the speedo for my 35 beautiful work. Dave/Green Bay
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05-18-2010, 12:03 PM | #5 |
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Re: gauge cleanup question
Thanks, thats just what I needed to know. I am going to try and do it myself, but if I run into anything I wanted to make sure I had options. Thanks.
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05-18-2010, 05:09 PM | #6 |
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05-18-2010, 07:01 PM | #8 |
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Re: gauge cleanup question
In case you need.... There are kits to re-finish the faces, in the C&G catalog. I'm sure other vendors carry the same thing.
I haven't seen any word from rumbleseat yet (on this version of the barn), but if Paul happens to post, he has a real good source for help, if you need it. While on the subject of 36 gauges, can any of you help describe a speedo? I have one that was sold to me, supposedly for a 36 pickup, but it doesn't seem quite 'right' to me. What I have, fits the Ford speedo hole in the dash, 4-1/4 to 4-3/8, and the mounting tabs seem to be about on the correct diameter for Ford... but, the speedo has THREE mounting tabs, and my dash has TWO. Anyone else have a dash with THREE mount tabs? On the back of the casting is 'Delco Appliance". Last edited by bobH; 05-18-2010 at 11:36 PM. Reason: didn't finish, oops |
05-18-2010, 07:50 PM | #9 |
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Re: gauge cleanup question
Use a soft brush like an artist paintbrush. I used compressed air to blow out dust from my speedometer face on a 69 Mercury and took the numbers right off the odometer wheels! Years of sitting in the Texas sun didn't help though.
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