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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 04:43 PM
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I'm restoring my interior on a '77 vette. I resprayed my bezels and they came out pretty good but the faceplate is not in great shape. Zip has new faceplates for a '71 for about $30. Would that fit on my '77? It looks the same in the picture. Thanks.
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What are you calling a faceplate? Lens, maybe?

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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 01:09 PM
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I would not wear the speedo. You will get overspray all over your legs.
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Originally Posted by Easy Mike
What are you calling a faceplate? Lens, maybe?

ZIP shows the 68-77 speedo lens as $18.50, so I don't think thats what he means. Faceplate??


EDIT : This is what he means ($31.50)

http://www.zip-corvette.com/ProductD...GR-SR&CTitle=&

No a 68-71 speedo face is not the same as a '77.

ONE MORE EDIT: A quick search isnt showing a listing for anything between '75-'77. You may have to send the unit in for restoration.

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You got it right Vette buyer. I guess I'll send it in. Any recommendations?
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Originally Posted by halsted9
You got it right Vette buyer. I guess I'll send it in. Any recommendations?
I notice these guys list 1977 seperately... sounds like a more difficult deal that I thought. Corvette Clocks by Roger is usually a good source, but not cheap. Many of the parts houses do gauge restos. Call around (email) and see if there's some '77 speedo premium or something.
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Thanks. I'll do just that.
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