General 500N Speedometer cleaning

[mimmo]

Removed the speedometer yesterday for the purpose of painting the plastic speedo surround, like how it looks in white.

Decided to dismantle the speedo and clean the glass, face, etc. Most of it was in good shape, basically a clean and respraying some parts in flat black and its much better.

The clear plastic that contains the mph readings 0-70 unfortunately has the yellow haze you see with old plastic. Is there a supplier out there for this part? Mine is a USA model so the speedo reads in MPH. I would imaginethey used the same part in the UK. Thanks

 

[Bambino]

Hi mimmo,

The speedo in my 500F was damaged when I bought the car - the plastic front had a piece missing out of it, though the speedo itself worked OK. It took me ages, but I eventually bought a replacement unit from Italy. I still have what's left of the old speedo at home somewhere.

Chris

 

[mimmo]

Thanks bambino,

I will rebuild with the parts i have and start the search. Still have family in Italy so i think i should be able to locate, only thing is it will likely be in Kmh.

 

[Bambino]

only thing is it will likely be in Kmh.

An American using the metric system - will wonders never cease ....

Chris

 

[mimmo]

shhh ..dont tell anyone.

Finsihed up the speedo and i'm Ok with the results. it will stay as is for now. What really helped reduce the yellowish tint was going with a gloss black backround instead of the factory flat black. Seems to have helped.

 

[MattGibson]

Hi mimmo,

Check the UK EBay website and search for "Classic Fiat 500 kph to mph converter". This should be what you're after. Unfortunately I can't post the URL.

Cheers,
Matt

 

[oopsadaisy]

Hi mimmo,

Check the UK EBay website and search for "Classic Fiat 500 kph to mph converter". This should be what you're after. Unfortunately I can't post the URL.

Cheers,
Matt

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/fiat-500-...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3cc072b745