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PostPosted: Sun Jun 10, 2018 5:48 am    Post subject: replacement speedometer bulbs?/how to remove front glass??... Reply with quote

hey guys does anyone sell replacement speedometer bulbs?,and the little canister with the metal prong that holds the bulb?.and how do u remove the glass off of your speedo to clean the inside?.is there a link on this anywhere?.also are the prongs suppose to be wiggly on the little canisters that hold the bulbs?...any info be great.trying to clean and refurbish mine.its around a 70,s I think.it has gas gauge built into the speedo.
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 10, 2018 6:06 am    Post subject: Re: replacement speedometer bulbs?/how to remove front glass??... Reply with quote

Here is a couple of places for your bulbs and holders...

http://www2.cip1.com/searchresults.asp?cat=1730

http://www.westcoastmetric.com/c-1169512-vw-bug-1946-1979-electrical-light-bulbs.html

Only way into speedo I know of it remove front chrome bezel, have not done that so I can't help you..

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PostPosted: Sun Jun 10, 2018 6:23 am    Post subject: Re: replacement speedometer bulbs?/how to remove front glass??... Reply with quote

You can remove the glass by carefully prying up the lip on the backside of the speedo. Doesn’t need to be much, just enough to get the glass out. Then when done carefully bend it back.
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 10, 2018 9:20 am    Post subject: Re: replacement speedometer bulbs?/how to remove front glass??... Reply with quote

https://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/techarticles/Borrowed/mult_gauge_repair.htm
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 10, 2018 12:08 pm    Post subject: Re: replacement speedometer bulbs?/how to remove front glass??... Reply with quote

Several people in the classifieds sells both the plastic and metal housings. I bought 10 for 8 bucks shipped a few months ago. Actually got 15, and enough good bulbs included to outfit my speedo. And like said above, carefully lift chrome ring from front, you'll see two notches in the trim where the mounting tabs are. Use a small flat tip and slowly pry it off. To reinstall, hook the trim in place at the tab notch where you removed it and "spiral" it back on, at the last 1/2" or so remaining, slip the flat tip under it and work it into place, it will -pop- back on. Just did it last weekend to mine to clean it and replace the indicator plastics.
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 11, 2018 4:26 am    Post subject: Re: replacement speedometer bulbs?/how to remove front glass??... Reply with quote

once again Thanks guys for all the help!!!
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 6:51 am    Post subject: Re: replacement speedometer bulbs?/how to remove front glass??... Reply with quote

I just ordered some yesterday from Wolfburg West; both bulbs and holders.
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 8:28 am    Post subject: Re: replacement speedometer bulbs?/how to remove front glass??... Reply with quote

worked great guys.i had a little 4 piece seal remover hook set from walmart.real cheap set.the angled one slipped behind the metal ring.i slid it around the speedo.it opend up the ring just enough.and i didnt leave any pry up marks, by sliding it around the inside edge of the ring.looks really nice!.thanks.bulbs and canisters r ordered.
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