1957 gauges

[Aaron D.]

What color should the back of the gauges be on a '57. As they tend to do the new JM's seam to invoke as many questions as they answer. The way it reads appears to say the backs should be the same kinda minty looking green as is inside the gauge. Just looking for confirmation that I'm reading this correctly? Thank you to anyone who takes the time to respond.

[Gary C.]

Re: 1957 gauges

Aaron,

Back of gauges are not painted CAD finish. Have seen some speedometers with the light green paint overspray on the back side, but they finish should be CAD, not painted.

Gary
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[Aaron D.]

Re: 1957 gauges

Thanks Gary, we hadn't ever done it before, but this is the first '57 we've done since the newest book came out, and the wording made me question it. Thank you, I appreciate you responding

[David S.]

Re: 1957 gauges

Hi Aaron,
I agree with Gary explanation.
Have attached a few pictures that show the gauges with a little green overspray
Dave

[Mike M.]

Re: 1957 gauges

i agree with gary and dave; i've never disassembled gauges on our 57's and 54 that didn't have a green overspray, usually the areas facing the ground when installed, like dave's photo. . mike

[Geary T.]

Re: 1957 gauges

I have a pretty much original untouched car (one respray in the 70's) #5681 that I have had for 50 years. I agree with the other posts in that its a dull cad plated backing. I didn't see any green overspray. See photos.IMG_0824.jpgIMG_0825.jpg

[Gary C.]

Re: 1957 gauges

Geary,

Appears there's some green paint overspray in your bottom photo.

Gary
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57 Gauges Green Overspray_050220.jpg

[Geary T.]

Re: 1957 gauges

You are correct looks like some overspray.