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Bezel rings, to freshen up old gauges |
timothy_nd28 |
Mar 20 2019, 12:20 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,299 Joined: 25-September 07 From: IN Member No.: 8,154 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I've taken on a project for Mark where I'm repairing a tachometer and upgrading it to a hologram heads up display for his 2 cylinder motorcycle. Well, perhaps not heads up display on this one, but maybe on the next tach he sends me!
During the repairs, I cracked the chrome bezel ring. I think the Veglia rev counter company didn't do a proper annealing process when making these rings, as they are very easy to crack. To my amazement, there are suppliers online that will sell you replacement bezels. After ordering this replacement bezel, I got to talking with the person selling these and asked if he's willing to sell bezel rings for our 914 gauges. He seems very interested, I'm sure he can sell them as original black or chrome plated. The bigger question would be, is there any interest in this? If it was sold in kit form, with new glass lenses? |
mepstein |
Mar 22 2019, 09:55 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,273 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I’m guessing the issue for Timmothy is besides the 15 minutes per ring is the couple week turnaround to have them powdercoated. Easier to have a supply of new ones sitting on the bench.
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bbrock |
Mar 22 2019, 12:57 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I’m guessing the issue for Timmothy is besides the 15 minutes per ring is the couple week turnaround to have them powdercoated. Easier to have a supply of new ones sitting on the bench. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) for sure! I was just responding to the suggestion I might have figured out a fancy way for us DIYers to get inside those gauges. No way would I use that method in any sort of production environment. |
mepstein |
Mar 22 2019, 01:17 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,273 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I’m guessing the issue for Timmothy is besides the 15 minutes per ring is the couple week turnaround to have them powdercoated. Easier to have a supply of new ones sitting on the bench. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) for sure! I was just responding to the suggestion I might have figured out a fancy way for us DIYers to get inside those gauges. No way would I use that method in any sort of production environment. Trust me. I’m in awe of your work and progress. |
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