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pgerhardt · 05-30-2015, 05:17 PM

Does anyone know how to take one of these apart without damaging it. I picked up a new face plate for this model A tire gauge, but I can't figure out how to take it apart. I know it must be possible because I have seen them restored for a MUCH higher price then what I payed for mine, but I don't know how to remove the lens without causing damage.

HoarseWhisperer · 05-30-2015, 06:08 PM

I agree with Don. The replacement plate just looks too white.

Wish I could get mine working though.

Mitch//pa · 05-30-2015, 06:13 PM

Agree with the others
Don't ruin a good original show piece

Charles Coe · 05-30-2015, 06:34 PM

I agree also and would leave it original. To answer your question, the bezel pries off like the back of a watch.

Tom Wesenberg · 05-31-2015, 04:49 AM

The second I saw the picture I was going to say just what Don said. It is best left original when the face looks that nice.

As far as making it usable and to zero the needle, that can be done, but I'm not the guy to tell how.

Bob Bidonde · 05-31-2015, 05:47 AM

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Ditto Don's advice. Leave the gauge alone. I use the reproduction dial face plate to convert non-Ford gauges.

pgerhardt · 05-31-2015, 07:57 AM

Ok you have all convinced me. The easiest course (do nothing) is the one I'll take! Thanks.

pgerhardt · 05-31-2015, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HoarseWhisperer

I agree with Don. The replacement plate just looks too white.

Wish I could get mine working though.

Just tried. Don't feel bad, mine does't work (registers 20psi from my truck tire inflated to 40psi) either. The most expensive part of yours is the little leather pouch. They go for ridiculous prices on E-bay.

pyrodork · 11-04-2017, 12:38 AM

I just picked up an original gauge. I haven’t tested its accuracy yet. The face looks alright, but the lens is pretty hard to see through. I know this is an old thread, but I was wondering if it’s good sense to replace the lens only? Conversely, is there a proper means to clean up the original lens so I can see through it?

RandyinUtah · 11-04-2017, 12:48 AM

I did replace the lens on one I have .The replacement lens was plastic and I had to grind it some to get it back in place .
The end result turned out fine and you can't tell it from a good original.

Tom Wesenberg · 11-04-2017, 08:41 AM

The old lens might be able to be cleaned up by hand polishing, but it's much easier to install a new lens from A&L, which is what I did about 20 years ago. Usually they don't work anyway, so it's just for show.

05-30-2015, 06:08 PM	#2
HoarseWhisperer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,470	Re: Model A Tire Gauge I agree with Don. The replacement plate just looks too white. Wish I could get mine working though. __________________ I know a lot of things; I just can't remember them all. 1928 CCPU 82-A 1931 Roadster 40-B Dlx (Canadian)

05-30-2015, 06:13 PM	#3
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Model A Tire Gauge Agree with the others Don't ruin a good original show piece

05-30-2015, 06:34 PM	#4
Charles Coe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pace, FL near Pensacola Posts: 374	Re: Model A Tire Gauge I agree also and would leave it original. To answer your question, the bezel pries off like the back of a watch.

05-31-2015, 04:49 AM	#5
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Model A Tire Gauge The second I saw the picture I was going to say just what Don said. It is best left original when the face looks that nice. As far as making it usable and to zero the needle, that can be done, but I'm not the guy to tell how.

05-31-2015, 05:47 AM	#6
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,462	Re: Model A Tire Gauge Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Ditto Don's advice. Leave the gauge alone. I use the reproduction dial face plate to convert non-Ford gauges. __________________ Bob Bidonde

05-31-2015, 07:57 AM	#7
pgerhardt Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Danbury Ct Posts: 1,254	Re: Model A Tire Gauge Ok you have all convinced me. The easiest course (do nothing) is the one I'll take! Thanks.

11-04-2017, 12:38 AM	#9
pyrodork Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 65	Re: Model A Tire Gauge I just picked up an original gauge. I haven’t tested its accuracy yet. The face looks alright, but the lens is pretty hard to see through. I know this is an old thread, but I was wondering if it’s good sense to replace the lens only? Conversely, is there a proper means to clean up the original lens so I can see through it? __________________ Current Classics: 1930 Ford Model A Tudor 1937 Plymouth P4 Deluxe 2-door touring sedan 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 Past Classics: Early '30 Ford Model AA 1948 Dodge Deluxe 4-door sedan 1951 Studebaker Champion 2-door sedan 1988 Ford E-350XL Ambulance

11-04-2017, 12:48 AM	#10
RandyinUtah Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ogden Utah Posts: 242	Re: Model A Tire Gauge I did replace the lens on one I have .The replacement lens was plastic and I had to grind it some to get it back in place . The end result turned out fine and you can't tell it from a good original.

11-04-2017, 08:41 AM	#11
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Model A Tire Gauge The old lens might be able to be cleaned up by hand polishing, but it's much easier to install a new lens from A&L, which is what I did about 20 years ago. Usually they don't work anyway, so it's just for show.

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