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| jupco |
 Feb 12 2020, 04:32 PM
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I am restoring my gauges and need to replace the glass/plastic with glass as it is scratched.
Does anyone know glass type (silicon borate, glare reducing, etc.) diameter and thickness for the main instruments and the console gauges? Do you know of any place to buy this glass? I contacted Palo Alto Speedometer but they do not sell glass by itself. Thanks, Jeff |
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| mepstein |
Feb 12 2020, 04:59 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,649 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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I googled it and it looks like there is plenty available online.
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| dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Feb 12 2020, 05:22 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,110 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
palo alto speedometer in palo alto california, Hartmut the owner is a good guy
QUOTE(jupco @ Feb 12 2020, 03:32 PM)  I am restoring my gauges and need to replace the glass/plastic with glass as it is scratched. Does anyone know glass type (silicon borate, glare reducing, etc.) diameter and thickness for the main instruments and the console gauges? Do you know of any place to buy this glass? I contacted Palo Alto Speedometer but they do not sell glass by itself. Thanks, Jeff |
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| FlacaProductions |
Feb 12 2020, 05:38 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,845 Joined: 24-November 17 From: LA Member No.: 21,628 Region Association: Southern California
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I think you're over-thinking this - just take one of your current plastic lenses to a glass shop and tell them what you're doing. they'll measure thickness and give you an opinion on what type to use.
Not sure if they are close to you but after a quick search, I might start here: D Pollack Glass & Mirror 124 N Cass Ave, Westmont, IL 60559 |
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| bbrock |
Feb 12 2020, 06:56 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
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QUOTE(FlacaProductions @ Feb 12 2020, 04:38 PM) I think you're over-thinking this - just take one of your current plastic lenses to a glass shop and tell them what you're doing. they'll measure thickness and give you an opinion on what type to use. That is exactly what I did. I took all three in and told them what they were for. They cut the glass for me on the spot while I waited. in and out in less than 30 minutes. |
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| Coondog |
Feb 12 2020, 07:36 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,089 Joined: 24-September 15 From: Apple Valley Calif Member No.: 19,195 Region Association: Southern California
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Sounds like you just saved a ton of money and time....... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)
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| porschetub |
Feb 12 2020, 10:14 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,754 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(FlacaProductions @ Feb 13 2020, 12:38 PM) I think you're over-thinking this - just take one of your current plastic lenses to a glass shop and tell them what you're doing. they'll measure thickness and give you an opinion on what type to use. Not sure if they are close to you but after a quick search, I might start here: D Pollack Glass & Mirror 124 N Cass Ave, Westmont, IL 60559 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) it's just not that hard really. |
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| 914forme |
Feb 13 2020, 08:19 AM
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Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! Group: Members Posts: 3,896 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Overthinking this, but I just got a new WaterJet, so I could cut you up one. In the month or more it will take to get it. I have been waiting for a year for this thing, so what is a few more months. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
See how easy it is to over think this, glass shop, measure, size up, cut, and you are good to go. Or post a WTB ad, and see if someone has a bunch of them from past projects. hint you can hit that PM button below and save yourself typinging, but to be fair I am sure other have them. You can also get new plastics cut if you need to keep it all original. |
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| Mike Fitton |
Feb 13 2020, 09:01 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 609 Joined: 13-May 11 From: Chicago Area Member No.: 13,069 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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I have a local glass shop in Lake Barrington, IL that I have used for outside mirror glass. Let me know if that is close to you.
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| jupco |
Feb 14 2020, 03:48 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 22-March 04 From: Chicago Member No.: 1,842 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Mike,
What is the name/phone/web of the glass shop? Jeff Price, Chicago Okteenerfest 2016 |
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