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Re: Cleaning up the dash

To: Herb_Goede@amsinc.com
Subject: Re: Cleaning up the dash
From: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
Date: Fri, 23 Apr 1999 19:10:57 -0400
Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net
Organization: Positive Earth Drivers Club
References: <8525675C.007AE123.00@ams-central-gate-5a.amsinc.com>
Reply-to: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
Sender: owner-spridgets@autox.team.net
Herb_Goede@amsinc.com wrote:
> 
> Listers,
> 
> I have two oil pressure/water temp guages.  One is the original Smiths for
> my '59 but the capillary tube has been broken off.  The other works
> perfectly but is a Jaeger from a later model car.
> 
> I understand that the internal workings are the same.  Is it possible to
> switch the faces?  If so, how?

The face plates are interchangable, a few very small screws, remove the
2 needles and swap faces. (I know it works on Smiths old to new, not
sure on Jaeger)
> 
> Second question:  My tacho and speedo needles have some chips in them.  Can
> you get white paint to touch them up.  Where?  What is it called?

Krylon, anywhere, white, spray can.

> 
> Third question,  For all of you with old parts cars.  Can anyone sell me an
> original bakelite heater knob.  I think that the heater knobs are the same
> for Mk1 & 2 Sprite and Midget Mk1.  It does not need to be perfect - Just
> restorable.

I suppose you want one with a distict "H" engraved in it?
Don't we all!
I put a knob that says "B" on mine, Blower if you must ask.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
Bugeye Sprite
67 Sprite
59 A40
http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut/

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