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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 10:14 PM
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got most of them done but one is missing the metal clip which holds the bulb into the hole on back of the speedometer. can those be purchased
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 06:33 AM
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Ya I just bought some at the local auto parts store. I do belive part number 194 and they come with new bulb. I payed 3.00
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194 is the bulb no.

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I have the old harness out of my 68. PM your address and I'll gladly send you a couple of the bulb sockets to pull the grounding clips out of.
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2 bulb sockets in the mail tomorrow.
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 11:05 PM
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Sweet Ride there base1957.
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Hi B57
In case 1FM runs out of sockets for you... you can buy a socket that fits fine at the auto parts store.
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