Irvingthe29 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 I have what I assume is 1918 Buick Moto-Meter that needs new glass , I ordered replacement glass that is way too small ,is there anyone making glass or a substitute replacement? It's going to be a display piece and not put on a car so I'm not worried about it working Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Cocuzza Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 What size (diameter) is your cracked one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irvingthe29 Posted February 16 Author Share Posted February 16 12 minutes ago, Joe Cocuzza said: What size (diameter) is your cracked one? 60mm which comes out to 2 23/64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Cocuzza Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 I have some parts. I will look to see if I have glass that size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irvingthe29 Posted February 16 Author Share Posted February 16 9 minutes ago, Joe Cocuzza said: I have some parts. I will look to see if I have glass that size. Thanks I appreciate it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hook Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 (edited) Also. If you have a welding supply house in your area, you may want to take your glass and see if they have any gauge glass replacements in that size. Some of them have beveled edges and will fit. Edited February 16 by hook left out (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Cocuzza Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Sorry! I only have the smaller size Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodge28 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 My friend bought a used Motor Meter. Seller told him it original and works cost 80 $. It never worked. I bought a repro from Restoration Supply for for 80 $ and gave to him as a surprise gift. He had quite a bit of choice words for "original" Some folks are fooled by "originals" and pay premium price only to realize it does not work. Even replacing the tube is a hassle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwbugay Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 I have a parts unit with one good lens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irvingthe29 Posted February 17 Author Share Posted February 17 10 hours ago, bwbugay said: I have a parts unit with one good lens. How much do you want for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prewarnut Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 I've mentioned this before on here, this is not a hard one (you just need to know where to look). If you can't find an original - such as above- you might want to consider contacting a clock/watch supplier, a barometer supplier and/or an independent glass producer. These can be sourced or remade. 30 minutes with an online search will probably yield you a number of options. Hopefully these tips broaden peoples' thinking (outside the box). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwbugay Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 I sent you a message here. check it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpage Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 I needed a replacement for my Model A meter and had a local glass guy cut one out. Fit perfectly! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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