1947 Dodge Truck speedometer decals

[dgrinnan]

I need to freshen up my speedometer face on my 1947 WC 1/2 ton.  DCM sells decals for 48 and later but not for a 47.

 

Options

1) Speedometer face decal

2) Complete decal set for all gauges

3) Pattern for the Speedometer.  I can print the decal myself if I had the pattern 

4) Suggestions for another solution?

Edited May 1, 2022 by dgrinnan

[Jerry Roberts]

The numbers are painted on the speedometer lens . Does DCM sell the lens ? , someone does . The steel parts under the lens are solid colors if I remember correctly , probably a good re-paint project for most guys . The letters/numbers on the pre-war gauges are in etched groves and can be easily repainted and then cleaned up with a razor blade . Post war they are only painted ON the glass . Lenses are available , again from DCM ? They sell the face plates too ,or repaint your existing face plates . Putting the small dots on the face plates is a little tricky but I can supply more information on that if needed . I just looked at my old notes , prices may have increased ;  DCM gauge lenses - $20 each . Speedometer face plate $25 

[dgrinnan]

Yes, my lens has the numbers and it is in good shape.  The background has the tick marks that display between the numbers.  That is what I am hoping to find a decal for.  I guess I could try scanning the dial and photo shopping the background to darken the color. It is not in horrible shape if I can find something. 

Edited May 3, 2022 by dgrinnan

[Jerry Roberts]

The part that you need can be found at DCM , a reproduction part . Their on line catalog page number 24 , item number G-515 . $25 .