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Single Digit Speedometer

Discussion in 'Early Jeep Restoration and Research' started by mike starck, May 19, 2019.

  1. May 19, 2019
    mike starck

    mike starck Member

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    Just want to thank KenB and Lee Bennett for the speedo parts they donated.I was able to put together a single digit speedo that I hope is period correct for my '71 Renegade . The jeep is a survivor so I didn't want it to look brand new.The face is actually the original from the broken one that came with jeep. So parts from three speedo's and a set of gauges from Hermtheoverdrive guy and ready for service. thanks guys DSC03463.JPG
     

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  2. May 19, 2019
    Twin2

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    looks good (y)
    but fuel and temp are from later years .
    only we will know :D
     
  3. May 19, 2019
    mike starck

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    I need to add to my knowledge base.:beer:
     
  4. May 19, 2019
    PeteL

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    Looks very good.
     
  5. May 19, 2019
    Lee Bennett

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    X5
     
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    Norcal69

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    I think it looks great but the temp and fuel gauges are not right. Still looks good! You can get the correct temp and fuel gauges from eBay seller bluemoonscooter.
    That’s where I got mine a few months ago when I “restored” my gauge. I found the needle paint at Hobby lobby, testors flourecent orange.

    [​IMG]
     
  7. May 19, 2019
    Dave Deyton

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    Looks good. Got one with the needle off. May need to rebuild one myself.

    Nice job.

    Dave
     
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  8. May 20, 2019
    Beach66Bum

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    I bought a NOS from bluemoonscotter.
     
  9. May 20, 2019
    mike starck

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    Very nice piece. He seems to be on vacation till june 15 so I will try later. thanks mike
     
  10. May 20, 2019
    Beach66Bum

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    It’s cool how he has these still! He had quite a few at one time.
    A few other members have also bought one from him.
     
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  11. May 20, 2019
    mickeykelley

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    I was one that got a whole unit from him. He bought them while in Vietnam.
     
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  12. May 21, 2019
    maurywhurt

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    I bought an NOS speedometer from bluemoonscooter11 as well. It arrived in perfect condition, and he was great to deal with.

    My only caution is that when I opened it up to adjust the odometer, I found that the original 1960's grease on the gears had hardened a good bit. I removed all of it and replaced with new white lithium grease:

    https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-803...+white+grease&qid=1558445265&s=gateway&sr=8-9
     
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    Twin2

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    bluemoonscooter sent me this one first
    he wasn't very happy to replace it . he did
    and this was a few years ago when they were 150
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    the new one is still in box . didn't know he would be selling a hundred of them . when I bought it
     
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    Beach66Bum

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    $150! Wow! That was a steal! Not what I paid...
     
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    mickeykelley

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    As I recall I paid $200 and later bought a backup, just in case.p
     
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  16. May 22, 2019
    Beach66Bum

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    I did the same, which I’m glad I did because the first one jammed up and the speedo gears inside may have gotten damaged. Need to open up and see what’s going on. I think the grease was hardened up, and caused the problem.
    The second one is working perfect.
     
  17. May 23, 2019
    Renegade ll

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    I also purchased a NOS and it works great.

     
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  18. May 11, 2021
    BellhreyFarm

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    My speedometer from bluemoonscooter arrived today and it doesn’t have the color filters for the amps, etc. Did your speedo have them?
     
  19. May 11, 2021
    maurywhurt

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    Hmmm, mine does have them - though I bought it from him probably 4 or 5 years ago.
     
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    BellhreyFarm

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    Thanks for the quick response! I’ll contact him and see what he says.
     
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