Needed: speedometer needle

[deserttoad]

While removing the instrument cluster, I've somehow broken the speedometer needle. Not sure since I never opened the cluster.

Anyone have any leads?

1979 ROW

Thanks!

[JhwShark]

I broke my oil pressure needle...well it was bent and now three years after re-installing the pod...I see the piece which broke off last week at bottom of window (vibrations must have made it fail)...'79 as well!

[honerboys]

are you taking about orange pointer or the shaft it attaches to - if the shaft broke I don't think you'll be able to fit the pointer back on - I have a 79 u.s. speedo if you're interested - it would need a new odometer gear or you can swap the entire odometer attachment from yours

[deserttoad]

I just need the orange pointer. At least I hope it's that simple.

[Mal81]

It would be nice if somebody could find a supply of these. Mine is glued together. It doesn't look too bad, but it has a visible gap.

I will have access to a good size 3D printer this spring. I have zero experience using one, but hope to learn. At that time I might see if I can 3D print a new one and a few of the other parts I can't find.

[Danglerb]

Google gives lots of hits, but a factory needle isn't jumping out at me. Ebay has several sources for needle paint, and various needles. Likely any speedo shop has sources.

[deserttoad]

Was hoping to get a used one and pop it on. Can't have anything that easy. Haha

[Danglerb]

Its that odd valued item, not expensive on its own, but remove it from another speedo and the whole speedo is almost worthless without it.

A) buy a cheap used same needle speedo.
B) Take it to a VDO instrument shop.