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speedminder expert needed
I am in the process of restoreing my speed minder speedo for my 69, got the face cleaned and i painted the "red" mph arm, but i'm not sure if the speed minder pointer is suppose to be white or yellow? Anyone know?
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Re: speedminder expert needed
I have always done mine in white, but I have seen some with a yellow tint to it and though it was just that way from the sun discoloring it
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Re: speedminder expert needed
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I agree, i think they are white, but yellow with age.
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Re: speedminder expert needed
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![]() thanks for the info, those really look awesome! You are the expert!
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Re: speedminder expert needed
Actually they are a shade of YELLOW when new and change to White with age because of the sun's harmful uv rays. They basically fade/bleach out.
I have an N.O.S. speedminder still in its original GM box and has very very rarely ever seen the sun and is a shade of yellow. My used/old ones are closer to white. I hope this helps!
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Re: speedminder expert needed
Are any of those speedo's for sale?
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Re: speedminder expert needed
And the mystery is solved! now I know why they are so rare! nice stash
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Re: speedminder expert needed
I'll dig it out and take a few pictures and post them! I just hope I can remember where I stored it!!!!!......It's been atleast 7 years since I looked at it!
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Re: speedminder expert needed
We need to see that nos speedwarning with that yellow needle. Did you forget to post it or did you even find it?
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Re: speedminder expert needed
Here are the pictures I promissed. Very hard to tell, but the needle is very yellowish. I have a very old digital camera and it doesn't take very clear pictures. I'm not sure what I will ever do with this NOS speedminder..... It will will just loose it's value as soon as it's installed! It's a very beautiful piece to look at in person. Sorry about the delay, I forgot!
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Never too many LONGHORNS!
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Re: speedminder expert needed
No problem. If I ever do sell it, I will let everyone here know. I think I will hold on to it though for now..... unless I got some crazy offer I can not refuse!
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