[DeTomaso] gauge/switch cover wanted

[JDeRyke at aol.com]

In a message dated 4/9/08 8:36:16 PM, claywillmott at hotmail.com writes:

> How is the best way to remove the bexel on the secondary gauges (oil, temp, 
> gas) without breaking them to clean the glass?
> 
You use a small flat-blade screwdriver and carefully lift the crimped edge 
about 60% of the wat around. This is the only way, and it has perils: the bezels 
are usually chromed brass, and after the tedious crimping, prying and 
re-crimping, the brass work-hardens. So the next time someone tries to remove a 
previously-flexed bezel, the brass cracks! In addition, you'll find that its an 
assembly made up of the bezel, a piece of glass, and a square o-ring for sealing, 
whivch is slightly compressed. This make reassembly a challenge unless you 
continue to pry open more around the circumference so as to release more of the 
seal-pressure, or lube the o-ring so it slips easier. A gauge-repair shop 
might be your best resource, 'cause if they crack one, they likely will have 
spares. Lots of trouble for questionable gains, IMHO- J DeRyke


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