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Is there a source for a decal or sticker set to be overlaid on the odometer wheels? I rebuilt a Ford Model A and a speedometer decal set was available for them so I am wondering if that exists for the Packard? The last two wheels on mine for tenths of miles and single miles are pretty well obliterated. It has been determined mine is a 39 speedo head if that matters.
Bob J.

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You could try Bill's Speedomete Shop, he's a Forum Member here on PackardInfo. Link to the Directory here on PackardInfo in which you can find contact details.

Try:

Chris Connors 563-210-6486; 1016 E. High Street Davenport, IA. 52803
Over 35 years’ experience in repair of speedometer clusters and gauges

Thank you very much gentlemen, contacts made. Awaiting call backs.
Appreciated!
Bob J.

alternately, if you would prefer to have a 37 speedometer....
DAF

Appreciate the offer, but I enjoy all the twists and turns the car has had over time getting to me. A 39 Packard Six speedometer may not be original, but gives further depth to the car's past and its journey getting to this point.
Thanks!
Bob J.

So I suddenly realized I have all sorts of decals in my model shop! I am involved in Model Railroading too so I have decal sheets to letter locomotives and freight/passenger cars after painting. So I took the speedometer out and painted the last two wheels their proper colour then applied the number decals to the wheels. I then coated them with clear to seal the decals. I know that the fonts are different from the original, but now they read properly. To be honest, I did not know the tenths were distinguished by a black background with white numerals until I had the odometer wheel under the magnifying glass and saw some artifact of the original paint on a small section of that wheel!
All back together now. As you can see, we have enjoyed over 400 miles in her this season.
Bob J.

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I love your perspective on this. Nice job on the odometer!