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Dolman

02-19-2011 @ 4:39 PM

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Thanks for the tip, Supereal. I need to set up an index for all of the resources I've learned of on this forum.

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02-19-2011 @ 3:35 PM

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We use Bob's Speedometer to assess our gauges. They can look at your speedo, etc, and give you a reliable estimate of what it will take to put them in decent condition. www.bobsspeedometer.com

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02-19-2011 @ 9:30 AM

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Thanks, George.

I got very familiar with the speedometer yesterday. It had been worked on sometime in the past and all of the tangs for attaching the faceplate to the frame had been broken off. The face plate had been re-attached with scotch tape that had curled up and lifted the print off the plate at about the 10 MPH and 70 MPH points. The needle was stopped by the curled tape. The best I could do was add more tape to flatten the curls.
Not pretty, but function is restored. Total replacement is not a priority at this time. The face is black with cream colored numbers that may have been white when new.

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02-19-2011 @ 9:06 AM

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I just went out to the garage and looked at the gauges in my 1934 Ford P/U. The ammeter and fuel gauge, both have have a light grey or dull silvery color. The speedometer has a nearly black background. From color pictures I have seen this appears to be correct. All of this observation is in a very dim lighting. Using a flashlight is nbot much help as it chages the color somewhat. Soo, that's all I have to offer.
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02-19-2011 @ 7:16 AM

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jim5618,

I removed the Suntune ammeter yesterday to test it independent of the pickup's circuitry and as I suspected, it's dead. Very interested in your offer to sell the one in your 32 if and when you find the one you're looking for. You can email me at amc@alaska.com.

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02-18-2011 @ 7:09 AM

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George apparently has the correct ammeter in his 34 but has been able to post a photo to the forum. So George, if you read this, please send a photo to my email address amc@alaska.com. Thanks.

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02-18-2011 @ 6:25 AM

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I would be interested in seeing what a correct ammeter guage for the truck is as I think I have one in my 32 tudor. Obviously, that means it is not correct for my car. If it is right for your truck and I get a correct one for my car, I will sell it to you. Mine is a 30 amp one with a brownish bezel. The correct one for my car is a 20amp with a chrome bezel.

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02-12-2011 @ 10:55 AM

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George: First, reduce the size of your pictures. We usually make then 6 by 9. If you are using the Adobe program, the "export file format" will allow you to compress the photo in JPEG. Save the photo to a file or the desk top. When you use the "reply" feature of this site, click the "browse" box to show the file, then open the photo from the file where it is stored. You should see the file location in the box ahead of "browse". When you send the reply, the photo should be attached. This sounds complicated, but after you use it, it is easier.

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02-12-2011 @ 10:48 AM

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Thanks folks for the info. Now that I know what to look for, I'll try Baxter Ford. There is another possible source in Rocky Mountain Relics 970-686-2926.

George, I understand your frustration with photo posting. Had a similar problem sending photos to one my sons this morning.

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02-12-2011 @ 10:06 AM

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I guess I don't know how to attach photographs to this web page. The ameter is on the left of the speedometer and the gas gauge is on the right of the speedometer. My photos show this very well, but I don't know how to attach them to this message. Sorry.

George

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