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**pjmoreland** · 10-22-2023, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 70STOVEBOLT

She made the wording for all the signage for her wedding last weekend, and she made center cap decals for my truck. I will ask her if she’s interested. What type of file is it?

I can save it as an image (jpg, png, tif) or an Adobe ai

**70STOVEBOLT** · 10-22-2023, 08:41 PM

What color do you want?

**pjmoreland** · 10-22-2023, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 70STOVEBOLT

What color do you want?

Does she have white vinyl?

**70STOVEBOLT** · 10-22-2023, 09:07 PM

Yes

**pjmoreland** · 10-22-2023, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 70STOVEBOLT

Yes

That's great. Let me know how much she wants for it, and where to email the file.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 10-23-2023, 10:12 AM

PM sent

**pjmoreland** · 10-31-2023, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 70STOVEBOLT

My daughter can make stuff like that on her Cricut machine

I received the vinyl stickers from your daughter, and they look great! I applied one to a lens just now. A couple of the numbers peeled up when the unneeded vinyl was being removed, so those numbers had to be put back down manually. Overall, it looks great, in my opinion. I'd like to explore the possibility of getting the stickers made in a light green that would more closely match the original color.

On a side note, I am still talking to a print shop about direct-printing the text onto the lens. They are going to be printing me a sample.

chewychevy67 · 10-31-2023, 06:31 PM

That looks great. Much cleaner and proper looking over the aftermarket way.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 10-31-2023, 06:35 PM

Glad to hear. She may be able to get light green vinyl also.

**pjmoreland** · 10-31-2023, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 70STOVEBOLT

Glad to hear. She may be able to get light green vinyl also.

Yep. She said Cricut doesn't have a good color match, but there are a couple of other brands that might.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 10-31-2023, 06:37 PM

She loves to do this type of stuff. I told her she could make a side hustle out of it.

**pjmoreland** · 10-31-2023, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 70STOVEBOLT

She loves to do this type of stuff. I told her she could make a side hustle out of it.

She'd better start charging more!

Extended Power · 10-31-2023, 06:45 PM

Any chance they will be offered to buy?
When I get home, I'll post a picture of my Brother's Truck 0-8000tach panel.

**pjmoreland** · 10-31-2023, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Extended Power

Any chance they will be offered to buy?
When I get home, I'll post a picture of my Brother's Truck 0-8000tach panel.

I've got four left over. I'd be happy to sell you one.

Extended Power · 10-31-2023, 08:05 PM

Here is what I got from Brother's Truck.

**pjmoreland** · 10-31-2023, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Extended Power

Here is what I got from Brother's Truck.

That looks the same as the reproduction lens I have. I wasn't impressed by their positioning of the numbers.

**pjmoreland** · 11-01-2023, 05:22 PM

I found a good deal on a used Cricut machine locally, so I went and got it last night. I went to the craft store, and the closest color I could find there was mint green. It's a little too green, but it seems to stand out slightly less than white.

Extended Power · 11-01-2023, 10:12 PM

So how do you remove the old numbers?
Mine is brand new, and if I can remove the numbers with isopropyl alcohol, it won’t hurt the plastic at all.

I will shoot you a message.

**pjmoreland** · 11-02-2023, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Extended Power

So how do you remove the old numbers?
Mine is brand new, and if I can remove the numbers with isopropyl alcohol, it won’t hurt the plastic at all.

I will shoot you a message.

I used a Harbor Freight polishing wheel chucked in a drill with white polishing compound. Took about 5 minutes. I would be worried about using any sort of solvent on the plastic because it might make it foggy.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 11-02-2023, 07:09 AM

The green looks better than the white. Have you lit it up yet?

**pjmoreland** · 11-02-2023, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 70STOVEBOLT

The green looks better than the white. Have you lit it up yet?

I lit up the white using a flashlight on the rear of the lens. The stickers seem to light up just fine. If you look very closely you can tell that they are stickers because there are variations in how well each number is stuck to the lens. Spending time pushing on the numbers helps. I forgot to check how the green sticker lit up.

I ordered some vinyl in a color called retro mint that appears to be slightly less bright than regular mint. Judging a color based on how it looks on the computer is questionable.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 11-02-2023, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland

Judging a color based on how it looks on the computer is questionable.

I agree

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-03-2023, 06:11 AM

Redline gauge used to print on lenses. I have been meaning to call and see about getting another diesel tach lens done. I like the sticker option though.

**pjmoreland** · 11-03-2023, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Redline gauge used to print on lenses. I have been meaning to call and see about getting another diesel tach lens done. I like the sticker option though.

Is that Redline Gauge & Clock Repair in Greenbush, MI? There's another Redline Gauge in California.

**pjmoreland** · 11-09-2023, 10:21 PM

I bought a set of color samples of adhesive-backed vinyl. The sage color matches the best. I'm going to order some of this material.

10-22-2023, 08:41 PM	#27
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,232	Re: wanted 8000 RPM tach Lens pic What color do you want? __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

10-22-2023, 09:07 PM	#29
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,232	Re: wanted 8000 RPM tach Lens pic Yes __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

10-23-2023, 10:12 AM	#31
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,232	Re: wanted 8000 RPM tach Lens pic PM sent __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

10-31-2023, 06:31 PM	#33
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,426	Re: wanted 8000 RPM tach Lens pic That looks great. Much cleaner and proper looking over the aftermarket way.

10-31-2023, 06:35 PM	#34
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,232	Re: wanted 8000 RPM tach Lens pic Glad to hear. She may be able to get light green vinyl also. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

10-31-2023, 06:37 PM	#36
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,232	Re: wanted 8000 RPM tach Lens pic She loves to do this type of stuff. I told her she could make a side hustle out of it. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

10-31-2023, 06:45 PM	#38
Extended Power Registered User Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Redcliff, Alberta Posts: 198	Re: wanted 8000 RPM tach Lens pic Any chance they will be offered to buy? When I get home, I'll post a picture of my Brother's Truck 0-8000tach panel. __________________ "If it ain't broken, fix it 'till it is!"

10-31-2023, 08:05 PM	#40
Extended Power Registered User Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Redcliff, Alberta Posts: 198	Re: wanted 8000 RPM tach Lens pic Here is what I got from Brother's Truck. Attached Images __________________ "If it ain't broken, fix it 'till it is!"

11-01-2023, 05:22 PM	#42
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,334	Re: wanted 8000 RPM tach Lens pic I found a good deal on a used Cricut machine locally, so I went and got it last night. I went to the craft store, and the closest color I could find there was mint green. It's a little too green, but it seems to stand out slightly less than white. Attached Images

11-01-2023, 10:12 PM	#43
Extended Power Registered User Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Redcliff, Alberta Posts: 198	Re: wanted 8000 RPM tach Lens pic So how do you remove the old numbers? Mine is brand new, and if I can remove the numbers with isopropyl alcohol, it won’t hurt the plastic at all. I will shoot you a message. __________________ "If it ain't broken, fix it 'till it is!"

11-02-2023, 07:09 AM	#45
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,232	Re: wanted 8000 RPM tach Lens pic The green looks better than the white. Have you lit it up yet? __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

11-03-2023, 06:11 AM	#48
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: wanted 8000 RPM tach Lens pic Redline gauge used to print on lenses. I have been meaning to call and see about getting another diesel tach lens done. I like the sticker option though. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

11-09-2023, 10:21 PM	#50
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,334	Re: wanted 8000 RPM tach Lens pic I bought a set of color samples of adhesive-backed vinyl. The sage color matches the best. I'm going to order some of this material. Attached Images



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