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Technical Chevrolet 53-54 speedometer lens replacement

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Acres, Aug 7, 2024.

  1. Acres
    Joined: Dec 19, 2021
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    Anyone knows if they are replacement lenses for the speedometer on 53-54 Chevys?
    When I got this old speedometer mounted it looked brand new but after the first hot summer the lens started cracking up, now its sometimes hard to se the speed during nightdriving due to all the cracks.
    I found on ebay they sell gl*** lenses with printed numbers, but the original style engraved numbers looks a lot better i think.

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  2. Acres
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    No answer in here means, no one makes them?
     
  3. BJR
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    Are you sure the numbers are on the lens?
     
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  4. Squablow
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    Unsure of any replacements. But I have had good luck coating crazed plastic like this with Vaseline (petroleum jelly) and letting it sit for 2 or 3 weeks, seems to work best when its warm, or if it gets direct sunlight. Then wipe it off. I've never had a piece of plastic that didn't improve any, some turn out like new. The speedo lens in my '57 looked like yours, I did my thing and while I can still see the crazing, it is vastly improved/easier to read. Worth a shot.
     
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  5. 325w
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    I’d find another speedo and swap it out
     
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  6. Acres
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    Yes when i bought it i took it apart and cleaned it, the numbers are engraved in the plastic
     
  7. BJR
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  8. Acres
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