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davepl · 08-25-2014, 05:58 PM

I bought a speed warning cluster this weekend from a local board member.

On all my other gauges I blow them entirely apart and then airbrush the components as needed. The speed warnings are a fair bit more complicated, however. I got it home, took it apart, restored the pieces, airbrushed the needles, etc. Looked great.

In the final step of reassembly the clock spring (the one that winds around the main shaft and ultimately makes contact with the peg on the warning needle) broke.

So while it still -looks- great, which is probably all I really care, I can't bring myself to use one that won't work. Do I have any options here except finding a new head? TBONE said he might have a needle, but not sure.

Somewhere I imagine there's a junk speed warning that doesn't need its needle, but good luck finding one...

**70cst** · 08-25-2014, 10:40 PM

I would post a WTB is the sales forum ... you just might hit paydirt.

Good Luck

**TBONE1964** · 08-30-2014, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davepl

I bought a speed warning cluster this weekend from a local board member.

On all my other gauges I blow them entirely apart and then airbrush the components as needed. The speed warnings are a fair bit more complicated, however. I got it home, took it apart, restored the pieces, airbrushed the needles, etc. Looked great.

In the final step of reassembly the clock spring (the one that winds around the main shaft and ultimately makes contact with the peg on the warning needle) broke.

So while it still -looks- great, which is probably all I really care, I can't bring myself to use one that won't work. Do I have any options here except finding a new head? TBONE said he might have a needle, but not sure.

Somewhere I imagine there's a junk speed warning that doesn't need its needle, but good luck finding one...

Dave,

I sent you a PM. I should be able to help you with your needs.

Take care,
Tom

08-25-2014, 05:58 PM	#1
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Broke my new speed warning (Sorry John) I bought a speed warning cluster this weekend from a local board member. On all my other gauges I blow them entirely apart and then airbrush the components as needed. The speed warnings are a fair bit more complicated, however. I got it home, took it apart, restored the pieces, airbrushed the needles, etc. Looked great. In the final step of reassembly the clock spring (the one that winds around the main shaft and ultimately makes contact with the peg on the warning needle) broke. So while it still -looks- great, which is probably all I really care, I can't bring myself to use one that won't work. Do I have any options here except finding a new head? TBONE said he might have a needle, but not sure. Somewhere I imagine there's a junk speed warning that doesn't need its needle, but good luck finding one... __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

08-25-2014, 10:40 PM	#2
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Broke my new speed warning (Sorry John) I would post a WTB is the sales forum ... you just might hit paydirt. Good Luck __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!



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