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04-06-2017, 11:21 PM | #1 |
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ammeter glass replacement
I am restoring a few original ammeters picked up cheap at swap meets because the glass lens was cracked or broken. Does anybody know where I can purchase replacement glass lenses for ammeters? Thanks!
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04-06-2017, 11:46 PM | #2 |
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Re: ammeter glass replacement
I'd check with Bert's in Colorado or Arizona Model A.
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04-07-2017, 12:00 AM | #3 |
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Re: ammeter glass replacement
For 6 bucks would the glass of the reproductions work?
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04-07-2017, 04:26 AM | #4 |
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Re: ammeter glass replacement
Got any old flashlights or clocks with the same size glass?
Check the second hand stores for some. Hardware stores used to carry flashlight and gauges glass. |
04-07-2017, 05:11 AM | #5 |
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Re: ammeter glass replacement
Buy more parts originals. I think the glass is thicker than the repros
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04-07-2017, 04:07 PM | #6 |
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Re: ammeter glass replacement
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04-07-2017, 06:43 PM | #7 |
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Re: ammeter glass replacement
Find a glass shop, or someone that does stained glass, they can cut you new replacements.
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04-07-2017, 07:29 PM | #8 |
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Re: ammeter glass replacement
Hobby Lobby sells packages of round and square glass in various sizes.
If you find a glass that is just a little too big and will not go in, get a knife sharping stone and put some oil on it and rub the glass on the stone until it fits. |
04-07-2017, 11:11 PM | #9 |
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Re: ammeter glass replacement
I thought the repro ammeters had plastic lenses ???...... checked mine anyways, it's glass!
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