JoelOkie Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 The photo must have been taken just after it was tested and on it's way down. This is how I found it this morning in storage. No it's wasn't 100 deg.here today. If I gave it a shot of WD40 you'd think it was manufactured yesterday. It was, only yesterday was 62 years ago even I don't look that good. Yep it's bound for Oklahoma. Hank Installed this gauge today. It looks, and (by all indications)works great. I am proud to get such an nice NOS part. I have the old one that is going to get reconditioned (thanks to the Tod Fitch step by step walk through), and hopefully will then live again to do some more work. Joel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanksB3B Posted July 4, 2010 Report Share Posted July 4, 2010 (edited) Joel, I'm really glad you feel that way about the gauge. I'm now the proud owner of a NOS Trico Wiper Motor. It's funny but I installed it on Friday, so there you were installing your part in Oklahoma and I'm installing the part your purchase enabled me to buy in California. Ain't she a beaut! (To bad no one will ever see it) Hank Edited December 6, 2011 by HanksB3B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoelOkie Posted July 4, 2010 Report Share Posted July 4, 2010 Your NOS wiper looks clean as a Safeway chittlin there Hank. No one will see it, but you'll appreciate it every time you use your wipers, no doubt. I have been starting my engine and letting it get warm about a dozen times a day just to watch that gauge moving. Nothing like doing without something to make a guy appreciative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1949dakota Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 Reg,Let me round up the bits and I'll get back to you. I'll donate my redone spares to the cause if it'll help others to get nice looking gauges. Merle any more thought into getting these made up ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Evans Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 I'm going to have my brother who is in this line of work make some up as soon as his wife gets out of the hospital. Merle.....I did get the faces you sent but haven't even looked at them yet because of the sister in law hospital thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DollyDodge Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 Did you ever get the face plate vinyls done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Evans Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 Did you ever get the face plate vinyls done? My sister in law ended up passing away so I am leaving it alone for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey beard Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 Hey Merle, If you still have a complete set of gauge face masters, why not go to any local graphic arts shop and have 'em copy off a coupla' dozen sets. Many of us on this forum would be happy for an opportunity to purchase a set at a fair price. Why, you could make a little money - note the root word "little" - and make a whole buncha' Pilothouse guys and dolls happy folks this Christmas season. Sounds like a "win/win" to me, all around. Merry Christmas Everyone, even if'n it 'ain't politically correct any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanksB3B Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 (edited) I made a run to Walmart for some Christmas lights. It's around 80 deg today so I drove my "z" with the top down. I'll admit it was not as much fun (or memorable) as driving a 47 Willys in January in a snowstorm in Vermont with the windshield flipped down, but it was nice. Two years ago I did a "Poor-Mans" restoration on my gages. They are holding up fine. In the Spirit of avoiding what would have happened to Ebenezer Scrooge, I’ve decided to “share” them. (Love the part where Picard learns to laugh again) The above image is Not to Scale (download attached image) The above image is Not to Scale (download attached image) My gauges (51_B3B) are the grey kind with the needle on the bottom. If you have the in-line cluster with Black Faces, (post #) before you use the template (if need be) please be sure to adjust your work accordingly. Instructions: 1. Download and print the attached pdfs. 2. Print the Gage Cluster on Photo Paper (or as Keven discovered (see link below) print them onto self-stick peel-off print paper (used to call it Sticktback) http://www430.pair.com/p15d24/mopar_forum/showthread.php?t=29918 3. Print the Overlay Template 4. Align the template over the Gage sheet and tape so that the two pages act as one and will not shift. 5. First Punch, then cut out the finished Gage Veneer. (Note the diameters given for each faceplate) 6. After you are convinced everything is correct (the screw hole locations and hole for the stop pins) spray a light mist of contact cement on both parts wait till tacky (per cans instruction) and adhere to existing gage face. Tools: 8-1/2” x 11 Printer, X-Acto Knife, Harbor Freight Hole Punch Set. Materials: High Gloss Photo Paper, Plain Paper, Contact Cement (spray can works best) If I don't get a chance to wish each and every friend here on P15-D24 a Merry Christmas between now and the 25th... Merry Christmas, Hank Guages_48-50_51_53.pdf Template_48-50_51_53.pdf Edited December 6, 2011 by HanksB3B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DollyDodge Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 Thanks for the templates. I might mess around with that and see what I can come up with. I am sorry to hear about your sister in law Reg. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DollyDodge Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 PS, do you have the same type of template for the Speedometer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanksB3B Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 (edited) PS, do you have the same type of template for the Speedometer? (ha,ha) As far as the speedometer is concerned I decided a paste-on would not work because it is a convoluted surface. I think to really do it right you'd have to go the painted-restoration route. I wonder what the actual process was when they were manufactured? Did they use a paper template and air-brush process? I'm fresh out of speedometers (only have the one on my truck) but if someone wants to send me a faceplate from a non-working speedometer that is in good enough shape to work from maybe I can do something. I know there are people out there that do full gauge restoration but I think it's in the $100s of dollars category. Thanks, Hank Edited December 14, 2010 by HanksB3B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Truck Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 THANKS Hank. Merry Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48Dodger Posted December 16, 2010 Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 Awesome Hank....nice job there....should go on the "knowledge" section of the DPETCA site. http://dodgepilothouseclub.org/know/know.htm 48D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMelchiorre Posted December 16, 2010 Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 Thanks much! I now have a new project! All best, Steve... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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