Restoring 1928 Gas Gauge

[al's28/33]

Where I can get the bubble type glass lense and oval black painted face plate for restoring a '28 Gas gauge ???

Thanks Barners!!!!

 

[mrtexas]

Not reproduced. Ebay or Fordbarn want ads.

 

[Tom Wesenberg]

The original plate is easy to restore. I wire wheel the surface, then cut a thin piece of clear tape to tape across the center. Then spray some semi-flat black paint (not too thick) then lift off the tape. Looks great. Gas and steel wool will clean the old glass of stains.

 

[Charlie jeep]

Hi Tom,
many thanks for your tips.
Do you have any photo of the restoration ?
Cheers.
Charlie