Speedometer change of face

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  1. Paladin62

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    I guess the best course is to take it apart and then review my options. While I have it apart I think I'll lubricate the gears and replace the needle. After 60 years that could be what's wrong with it. I won't get to it tomorrow...going fishing.
    Here are a couple of shots from my last trip to the Texas City Dike. 20200604_115910_resized.jpg
     

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    Silvertwinkiehobo "Everything that breaks starts with 'F.'"

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    Texas city? Damn, Joe and I were in Galveston and Houston yesterday and today! We could've had a 'mini meet and greet!'
     
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    I was born and raised in Houston. I live is an adjacent bedroom city named Missouri City.
    I sure wish I could have met with you. So few Longroofs in the city.

    Safe travels
     
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    Silvertwinkiehobo "Everything that breaks starts with 'F.'"

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    Thank you. We made it home safe and sound with the few goodies we found for his Comanche.
     
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    Back to the Speedo...it has opera lighting. I think painting the back plate white and the numbers black will work. (I'm still evaluating...)
     
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    Silvertwinkiehobo "Everything that breaks starts with 'F.'"

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    Can you get your hands on another speedo, like a non-operable one, do it up? That way, you'll know if it works before you do it.
     
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    Great idea...but not a lot of those lying around...I'll look
     
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    Jarius is the dude I was thinking of that has the sign shop.
     
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    Dash.jpg I don't know why I didn't think of this three years ago.
    I should have bought black face gauges to match the speedometer in the first place. So, I am having a "White Face Gauge Sale"!! Anyone interested in two year old gauges that fit the 60 Chevy can get mine for half price.
    I am gonna a new Black Face set.
    Get em while their HOT!!
     

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