new 5" glass and bezel ring for $40

[steve-0]

sounds like a good deal. he manufactures them and has many.
Hot Rod John at 330-468-3027



edit.... this doesn't fit correctly
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-5-Stewart-Warner-Glass-Bezel-Ford-Hot-Rod-Gauge-/190377441785?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c536139f9#ht_500wt_1177


the bellow fit
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231294322761

also for the tachometer
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231294325434

[willy]

hello

i bought glass and bezel ,they are perfect.
Does someone know what is solution to assembly glass,bezel and cluster ?
we told me to use glue but in manual i see there is a special tool to use with a press.
does a forum member done that ?
thanks a lot
willy

[spec4don]

He also makes the 2 5/8 concave glass for the tach also. You can order just the glass as the bezel he has is different. According to his ebay site he has instructions on how to install the  7"bezel. I'll find out as I'm ordering a set.

Nice to know the glass and bezel is good. Thanks

Don G.

[spec4don]

Just a note here (sorry about the double post) The 2 5/8 glass is too small for the tach.

[steve-0]

thanks willy
its good to know its a good fit.
i have heard the tool looks like a can opener but i have never used it.

[steve-0]

i found a couple links with instructions on removing bezels. nothing on a special tool though.
http://www.davebarton.com/pdf/52mmfaceinstall.pdf   
http://webslingercycles.com/Docs/vstar1100.pdf

[Tapper02]

I started to take the bezel off of my gauge cluster housing to clean the glass but didn't like the thought of all of those crimp marks.  I took it down to a local gauge place and the guy used a special tool.  He removed it for free....cleaned the glass and reinstalled the bezel.  No marks.

-Tom

[Outsider]

Just ordered some of these from Hot Rod John. He is now charging $50 per set.

Steve

[spec4don]

I've bought several of these, I've restored 2 1/2 gauge clusters so far. I'm starting on  a speedometer next.

Don G

[col.halftrack]

 Anyone have contact info other than ebay?
 Any source for the tool?
 

[Outsider]

I called John @ 330-468-3027 and ordered them direct.

Steve

[steve-0]

i bought one of these and it doesn't fit.

the glass is about 3/16" in diameter to big and the bezel ring is twice as thick and way to stiff to crimp by hand.

i was able to trim down the glass with my sander (im surprised it didn't break) and i used an old bezel ring to make it work.

im sure a gauge shop can easily trim down the glass and has the tools to crimp that stiff ring.

[Tranham]

Talked to John when I got mine. He said the rings are stainless and impossible to crimp.  He recommends using a 2 part epoxy.  It took me a couple try's but came out good

Robert

[spec4don]

I've done a couple with his glass. I was very careful when pried the old bezel off. I then straightened it out and cleaned and painted it. I did make a new gasket. I crimped it back on with soft jawed pliers. I've done 3 of them now. Works pretty good.



Don G.

[bright87]

Don-
What did you make your gasket out of?
Michael