1930 instrument panel questions

[BigB]

Hi All,
Relatively new to the Barn and had some questions. I have an Instrument panel that was taken off a 30 coupe. It has a polished nickel (I believe) bezel that looks original. I have read most all the previous threads on this topic and know that it is not the "Butler" (brushed) finish but some have said that there could have been some polished originals produced. The speedo gauge is a Stewart-Warner oval. Questions: Could the bezel be original? Does the whole set-up sound original to the experts? Anything rare or just run of the mill?. Any help would be appreciate and thanks. (Having a problem with pics)

 

[J Franklin]

I don't know original from any reproduction nickel, I know most repros don't fit at all the nuts.

 

[4port]

All originals are nickel plated, yours may have been replated with no butler finish. Here is a original that was nickel plated in the 70's with no butler finish. Repos are chrome.

 

[J Franklin]

I never had to worry about that, my A is a late '30.

 

[Tom Wesenberg]

Yep, if the 4 mounting screws fit nicely, then it's probably an original. If the two bottom screws don't both screw into place with ease, then it's a repro.

4Port, your's is a nice looking panel, but the speedometer doesn't look like it's fully mounted in place.
Are the 2 mounting screws maybe too long?
Just curious, as I haven't seen this before.

 

[4port]

Speedo is loose, pulled cable for lube, knew someone would comment on that. Best photo I have to show aged nickel.

 

[BigB]

Thanks, the one I have is definitely is more shiny than the one in your pic. but it came off and goes back on really nicely. If I can figure out my picture problem I will post. Also, on the back of the speedo gauge there seems to be a small fob on the stem. Is this some sort of lock so the odometer cannot be turned back? Don't want to mess with it.

 

[Mike V. Florida]

... On the back of the speedo gauge there seems to be a small fob on the stem. Is this some sort of lock so the odometer cannot be turned back? Don't want to mess with it.

yes

 

[BigB]

Here are some pics (finally) What opinions do you all have? Pretty usual? I don't see any evidence that this has been disassembled from the bezel and it fits real well with all screws engaging properly. It does have electrial tape on wire to amp meter so it has been repaired at one point

 

[Art Newland]

The numbers are so clear and bright! Can't hardly see my red numbers...