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into69z · 11-20-2010, 12:17 PM

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?

**70shortfleet** · 11-20-2010, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by into69z

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?

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

**too much stuff** · 11-20-2010, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 70shortfleet

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

OK les, now we know where all the speed warnings are... Nice collection.
I agree, i think they are white, but yellow with age.

into69z · 11-20-2010, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 70shortfleet

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

WOW! I searched for ever for my speedminder and you have them all

thanks for the info, those really look awesome! You are the expert!

69oldie · 11-21-2010, 02:27 AM

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!

**70shortfleet** · 11-21-2010, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 69oldie

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!

Can you post a pic of that nos speedwarning? Now I guess I'm to have to change all of mine to yellow

72swbcamo · 11-21-2010, 11:33 AM

Are any of those speedo's for sale?

raider65 · 11-21-2010, 11:42 AM

And the mystery is solved! now I know why they are so rare! nice stash

69oldie · 11-21-2010, 04:42 PM

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!

**70shortfleet** · 01-14-2011, 12:43 AM

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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!

We need to see that nos speedwarning with that yellow needle. Did you forget to post it or did you even find it?

69oldie · 01-14-2011, 11:55 AM

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!

**70shortfleet** · 01-14-2011, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 69oldie

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!

Thanks for taking time to find it and posting the pictures. If you ever want to sell it just let me know. That is a fantastic piece you have there! Thanks again Les

69oldie · 01-14-2011, 03:52 PM

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!

**70shortfleet** · 01-14-2011, 03:57 PM

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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!

NO NO NO! I said let me know, not everybody here

What do you consider a crazy offer and I can tell if we are in the same ballpark? Les

11-20-2010, 12:17 PM	#1
into69z "brand new second-hand" Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: White House, Tennessee Posts: 526	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? __________________ Steve 69 3/4t custom camper tilt,am/fm,speed warning,air gauge,buddy buckets,aux battery, big block,p/s,p/b,a/c 67 Camaro 96 Impala ss-sold 04 hybrid Honda-saving gas for the blue truck!:b69:

11-21-2010, 02:27 AM	#5
69oldie Never too many LONGHORNS! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Los Angeles Calififornia Posts: 423	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! __________________ Always looking for N.O.S. parts for my 1968 Longhorn and Looking for an awesome 1969 Longhorn that deserves to be restored....of course with N.O.S. parts!!!

11-21-2010, 11:33 AM	#7
72swbcamo Active Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Waterbury, CT Posts: 591	Re: speedminder expert needed Are any of those speedo's for sale?

11-21-2010, 11:42 AM	#8
raider65 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Brownsville, Texas Posts: 240	Re: speedminder expert needed And the mystery is solved! now I know why they are so rare! nice stash __________________ It's not rust...It's character!

11-21-2010, 04:42 PM	#9
69oldie Never too many LONGHORNS! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Los Angeles Calififornia Posts: 423	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! __________________ Always looking for N.O.S. parts for my 1968 Longhorn and Looking for an awesome 1969 Longhorn that deserves to be restored....of course with N.O.S. parts!!!

01-14-2011, 11:55 AM	#11
69oldie Never too many LONGHORNS! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Los Angeles Calififornia Posts: 423	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! Attached Images __________________ Always looking for N.O.S. parts for my 1968 Longhorn and Looking for an awesome 1969 Longhorn that deserves to be restored....of course with N.O.S. parts!!!

01-14-2011, 03:52 PM	#13
69oldie Never too many LONGHORNS! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Los Angeles Calififornia Posts: 423	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! __________________ Always looking for N.O.S. parts for my 1968 Longhorn and Looking for an awesome 1969 Longhorn that deserves to be restored....of course with N.O.S. parts!!!



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