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KJ1592
United Kingdom
451 Posts |
 Posted - 16/06/2019 : 15:18:29
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I’m looking for an original Smiths 80mph speedometer face in decent condition. I only need the face but happy to buy a damaged or incomplete speedo as long as the face is ok. Please email me at ianholmes251@hotmail.co.uk if you can help. Many thanks, Ian.
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LewPalmer
USA
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Posted - 16/06/2019 : 15:25:51
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I still have some overlay decals that are exactly like the picture. They are an adhesive backed vinyl, heavy duty and impervious to moisture. US $15 each.
Lew Palmer
PA1169, PB0560 |
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KJ1592
United Kingdom
451 Posts |
Posted - 16/06/2019 : 15:33:02
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Hi Lew,
Thank you very much for your reply. I really want an original face as its to go in an original, unrestored car. If an original one doesn’t materialise I’ll be in touch.
Best wishes,
Ian. |
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LewPalmer
USA
3243 Posts |
Posted - 16/06/2019 : 18:14:16
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Just for comparison sake, here's an image of the overlay.
Lew Palmer
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sam christie
United Kingdom
3101 Posts |
Posted - 16/06/2019 : 20:29:38
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Ian, is the face in the picture an example or the one you want to replace? The reason I ask is because I have found that gentle cleaning can sometimes produce a very pleasing result.
In the example above I very gently cleaned the face with a cotton bud dipped in "3 in 1" oil. I like the fact it still looks its age. The bezel is a replacement.
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Edited by - sam christie on 16/06/2019 20:45:16 |
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KJ1592
United Kingdom
451 Posts |
Posted - 16/06/2019 : 20:51:05
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Hi Sam,
The photo is an example of the type I’m looking for. I don’t have a face for the speedo at the moment. I can’t believe how nicely your speedo face cleaned up. What did you use to clean it out of interest?
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sam christie
United Kingdom
3101 Posts |
Posted - 16/06/2019 : 21:22:33
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I simply used '3 in 1' oil very gently.
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