Lets see those art deco or custom faces (guage lettering)

I am rewiring my 49 plymouth. Took out the dash yesterday and decided to clean up my guages. I have an extra set so i am thinking about painting the faces and having someone pinstrip the letters and number back on them. Not sure what style yet.

Would like to see pics of guage faces that have cool lettering or numbers. Or maybe you have done this same thing well lets see it.

Thanks
matt

 

Are you guys telling me that none of you have painted or customized your guages. Now really.

 

I'm thinking about doin' this same damn thing. Let me know how it goes? Good luck, and godspeed!

 

Well. I gues i will have to start a new thread when i get them done. Thanks for the help guys..... not

 

I think most folks here just use the original gauges even if they are a little worn down or they get newer old gauges. Sorry. It would be interesting to see what you're talking about though.

 

Here's the plan. Take the gauges apart. Repaint the faces... then have a sign painter or pinstriper paint the numbers and letters back on with their own flair. Thinking about giving the gaugs a hot rod poster look from the 50's follow me???? Will post pics when done.

 

Somewhere in here I saw a pic of a speedometer that had some graphics. Right around 70MPH it had dollar signs and above that it had stuff like 'Sorry officer', etc. It looked like something bought off-t******lf.

Other than that I've just seen some really nice original faces on the gauges here.

My girl has a Gumby cartoon decal on the face of her motorcycle's speedometer. Not sure why. I've learned to let her do her thing and don't ask too many questions. Life is easier for me that way.

 

the sorry officer is on docs sedan, and its definatly not off the shelf.
there are some posts , possible on the tech omatic about making new gauge faces.

 

I meant no disrespect. He did such a good job on that gauge that it looks store-bought!

 

thats an awesome idea, cant wait to see em

 

Well, not custom painted, and letters aren't anything special, but here are some unique art deco SW gauges. I'm turning the clock in to a tach.

 

Wow Comet those are coooool! where'd you find those?

 

A good idea is to watch Ebay with this search:
(193*, 194*, 195*) speedo*
in Parts and Accessories until you find a style/font that you like. You'll get a ton of neat options.