74 Super speedo rubber missing - suggestions?

[andk5591]

This car is REALLY frustrating me with what all is missing. Just discovered that the rubber ring that secures the speedo is missing and I don't have any. pondering a couple wraps with duct tape. Any better ideas?
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Woodie 69 VW woodie (Hot VWs 7/12).
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Maxine 61 Cal-look bug - Cindy's daily driver.
Max - 73 standard Beetle hearse project - For sale
66 bug project - Real patina & Suby conversion
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[Cusser]

Take speedometer with you to Ace Hardware or plumbing store, and see what big-diameter O-ring will fit.

I just did similar with my B2200 distributor as such seal is not available new.
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[FreeBug]

Cut up an old innertube, if you have one?

[andk5591]

[GArBa]

like this?

https://www.mecatechnic.com/en-GB/100-mm-tachometer-seal-for-beetle-1303_KB11050.htm

I think drain pipe gaskets are made with a similar shape.
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'97 type 1 1600i
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'22 type C1 T-Cross
'23 type AC3 Hyundai I10 (VW no longer makes small cars!)
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'82 Benelli Magnum 3v

[Xevin]

Do you have time to order one. I believe the one I got locally from Averys Aircooled was from WCM. Maybe Wolfsburg.

Edit: my ring was for a 74 std beetle. Sounds like you might be dealing with a Super? Edit: Duh, it’s in the title
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[FreeBug]

[Tim Donahoe]

Put in a WTB ad for a collar, or a broken speedo with a good collar. Place the ad in the Samba Classifieds, Parts Type 1 Bug 1968 and Up.

Tim
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[Starbucket]

Go to Walmart and buy a roll of thin rubber weather stripping (it is selfstick foam rubber) and trim a piece to fit.

[SBD]

[FreeBug]

[GArBa]

that's likely an automatic translation, I usually use that site in its native French.
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cars:
'97 type 1 1600i
'14 type AA Seat Mii (sadly dead after 270.000 km)
'22 type C1 T-Cross
'23 type AC3 Hyundai I10 (VW no longer makes small cars!)
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moped:
'82 Benelli Magnum 3v

[tzepesh]

The 1303 speedo is 120mm, not 100mm. I know because I have the same issue as the OP.
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'64 1200, Sea Blue, under restoration

[Ovally]

[andk5591]

Black duct tape - narrowed a little and I think about 5 layers. With the lower panel removed, it can still be pulled out. Nice and snug with the panel in place. Thanks all and sorry for not posting my solution
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D-Dubya Manx clone - 63 Short pan,1914.
Rosie 65 bug - My mostly stock daily driver.
Woodie 69 VW woodie (Hot VWs 7/12).
"John's car" 64 VW woodie - The first ever
Maxine 61 Cal-look bug - Cindy's daily driver.
Max - 73 standard Beetle hearse project - For sale
66 bug project - Real patina & Suby conversion
There's more, but not keeping them...

[Volks Wagen]

Wow, that's a whole bunch of random thoughts. Cocaine.

[heimlich]

I thought there was a supplier for these. Wolfsburg west? Otherwise, weather stripping sounds good. You need to keep the moisture content out.
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[Xevin]