I was thinking a very small gauge aluminum strand would work as well. I'll try it if I can get the needle off the shaft. I may have to glue it with the needle still on the shaft because that needle feels really stiff on the shaft and I dont want to break it as Lonnie shows.

Bob

1954 Chevy 3100 5-Window
1954 5-Window COE aka "THE BEAST"
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Bethesda, MD