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Offline Rattler12

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Gauge needles
« on: December 14, 2015, 09:35:32 am »
Anybody know a source for speedo and large gas gauge replacement needles?
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Offline TGPJr

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Re: Gauge needles
« Reply #1 on: December 15, 2015, 04:08:45 am »
I believe you would be hard pressed to find just the pointer.
Look for a good used gauge or cluster.
Pay attention to the color of the pointers as they varied through the years.
A popular web based auction site would be a good place to start.
Tom
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Offline Norwester

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Re: Gauge needles
« Reply #2 on: December 15, 2015, 04:39:23 pm »
I have a speedo needle from an '86.  You're welcome to it if you want it.

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Re: Gauge needles
« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2015, 08:35:57 am »
That would be great. Send me an email to taps@gvtc.com and we'll make arrangements.

Thanks
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Re: Gauge needles
« Reply #4 on: December 23, 2015, 09:23:46 am »
Norwester......got it and thanks loads......
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Re: Gauge needles
« Reply #5 on: December 23, 2015, 02:34:43 pm »
Anybody know a source for speedo and large gas gauge replacement needles?

I recently found gauge needle paint on the web and never even thought to save it. Bright orange-ish/red paint for the needles on vintage Chevy gauges. I never even knew it was available. Probably just marking paint in a jar and the unsuspecting public (like me) is gullible enough to buy it.

OK I looked and found a source...http://www.hipoparts.com/fluorescent-speedo-gauge-needle-restoration-paint/  How can $2:50 be beat?
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Re: Gauge needles
« Reply #6 on: December 29, 2015, 07:55:10 am »
my 77 orange needles are real faded, i'll try it for 2.50. thanks for the link.
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Offline Norwester

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Re: Gauge needles
« Reply #7 on: December 31, 2015, 04:08:23 pm »
Norwester......got it and thanks loads......

Hope it worked well for you.