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04-08-2016, 08:30 PM | #1 |
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Original VS reproduction 1929 Roadster
Tried to replace my gas guage and the reproduction outer nut is very poor fit. My original nut threads very smoothly but the repo is so loose I'm afraid to try to tighten it up.
My original The reproduction Video http://vid1291.photobucket.com/album...psefgiq2l8.mp4 |
04-08-2016, 09:13 PM | #2 |
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Re: Original VS reproduction 1929 Roadster
Why not use the old one on it then ? Wayne
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04-08-2016, 10:07 PM | #3 |
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Re: Original VS reproduction 1929 Roadster
Think restore not replace. You have a good original, just have it re Nickel plated. That Chrome repop would look wrong even if the thread was correct.
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04-09-2016, 05:13 AM | #4 |
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Re: Original VS reproduction 1929 Roadster
The outer repo nut is an issue as you found out... Do not use it as the threads are off..I tried more than one then sent them back for a refund
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04-09-2016, 06:22 AM | #5 |
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Re: Original VS reproduction 1929 Roadster
If you have it re nickeled, have them mask the threads. I had some done and the plating was so thick they were useless. Also, ask for nickel only, as the copper undercoat is not needed with brass.
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04-09-2016, 07:40 AM | #6 |
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Re: Original VS reproduction 1929 Roadster
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