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#1242513 11/08/2017 9:29 AM
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Hi guys, just a question about replacing the decals on the dash board of my 42 chev truck, is it a strait forword job or can it difficult.
cheers Justin

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I assume you mean the dash gauges, if so my experience was it was fairly easy. I took my time, slowed down and made sure hands and work area were clean. Tweezers, needle and sharp pointed chop stick helped as needed to maneuver some of the decals. Good luck!

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It's easy but can be tricky on the odometer numbers. Small gauges are easy, paint the needle before installing new decals if needed. Speedometer needle can be tough to get off without breaking. Clock repair shops should have the tool to pull the needle, or search eBay for clock hand removal tool. Odometer numbers have gears and pins to align, but again, not terribly hard to figure out. It's a good time to start over on mileage if your state allows it, if not record the current mileage and set new numbers to match. Be sure and install numbers going the right direction!

Joe

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I used an old dinner fork to gently pry the needle off the shaft.

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thanks guys its always good get another idea on doing repairs
cheers Justin

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