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#540814 05/25/2009 11:37 PM
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Hey guys,
I refaced my odometer recently and noticed afterward that something looked different (aside from the fact that I could now read the mileage without squinting smile ). Fortunately, and unusually, I had the forethought to take a picture of the odometer before refacing. Another shot of it. Then I noticed that the font was different on the refaced odometer. I'm pretty sure that I know the answer, but is this the case with all of the refacing kits sold by all the vendors? And if so, shouldn't this be a relatively easy thing for them to fix? I mean the odometer strips are the simplest printed item in the whole kit, it shouldn't have taken much effort to get the font right, right?
Finally, has anyone recieved a kit with the proper odo font, and if so, from where? Also, has anyone had these odometers professionaly screened or reprinted with the proper font? How much did it cost?
I know this may seem like a minor annoyance, but I love that antique look of every part this truck and I know that every time I check my mileage I'll cringe a little inside seeing the more modern font glaring back at me.
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D&M Restorations in Greenville S.C. can do screen printing. I know its a bit pricey but Mike and Matt do a nice job. I actually used the facing kit as mine is not all original but I have seen his work. Drop me a PM and I'll round up his number.


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The font used in the original odometer is more than likely something drawn up in the graphics department rather than something off the shelf. Chances of finding an EXACT match today is slim unless you have access to a large library of typography books from that era. Sooooo many subtle nuances to type design.


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Same thing with the refacing kit for my 41 - said "exact as original" but was noticeably different. So I was wondering: are there decals or stickers available for ink-jet printers that would not fade too quickly? It would be easy to draw up the faces on Inkscape as they are quite simple.

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nothing done on an inkjet is long lasting - or waterproof

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