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06-05-2009, 09:52 AM
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Gage Needles
What is the proper way to remove the speedometer and gas gage needles?
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06-05-2009, 10:53 AM
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Re: Gage Needles
The needles are riveted/fixed in place, I would not try removing them. Are you considering re-painting them? Just cut slit in a piece of paper, and slide it over the gauge, leaving only the needle exposed. Spray and go.
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06-05-2009, 11:20 AM
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Re: Gage Needles
what he said// most guys get the dayglo orange paint at model stores
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06-05-2009, 11:32 AM
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Re: Gage Needles
theres a link on here somewhere showing how to rebuild the speedo and reset the odometer, which included how to take off the needle, but like these guys said, it aint too easy and not recommended
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06-05-2009, 12:55 PM
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Re: Gage Needles
Yep, they're faded really bad and so I was wanting to paint them. I'll just leave them on and paint them.
I'd really like to see that thread on redoing the cluster if anyone can find it. In the mean time I'll be looking. Thanks |
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06-05-2009, 12:57 PM
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Re: Gage Needles
I was thinking of using the flouresant orange hi-temp header paint since I have some in the closet. Y'all see any problem with that?
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06-05-2009, 12:59 PM
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Re: Gage Needles
my needles just pulled straight off no rivets or anything on my 68 dash cluster
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06-05-2009, 01:37 PM
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Re: Gage Needles
I had trouble finding my own thread.....it can be done and real easy.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=312505
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