Airguide Replacement Lens and Pointer available
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Topic: Airguide Replacement Lens and Pointer available
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Subject: Airguide Replacement Lens and Pointer available
Date Posted: May-12-2012 at 7:31pm
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Airguide Replacement Lens and Pointer I finally found a company to make replacement lenses for Airguide Speedometers I am also having the most common pointer reproduced. See the Special Pre-Production prices at http://www.classicboatwork.com/as/as.html These prices will remain in effect until the product is delivered. Delivery is expected in early June, 2012 Thank you, Dean Classic Boatworks |
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Posted By: DrStevens
Date Posted: May-14-2012 at 12:28am
| Great, may work on mine this fall. |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: May-14-2012 at 6:29am
Gonna order them tonight when I get home  ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: DrCC
Date Posted: June-25-2012 at 5:17pm
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Hi Dean, Next question: CB-4477 Dial Faceplates. "Needle-Stop-Pins" ??? Suggestions ??? Thanks AT |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: June-25-2012 at 5:56pm
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AT, I use 1/16" brass rod. Cut off 1/4 inch then put a dab of good glue, I use epoxy on the back to hold in place. Make sure it is straight and let it dry. I round off the edges with a file. Dean |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: June-25-2012 at 5:58pm
| Al, I hope you are happy with your dials.... Dean |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: June-25-2012 at 6:05pm
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I am in the process of getting art work done for the "miles" on the outside dial, "MasterCraft" logo, and "Malibu" logo dials done. If someone will send me a "Correct Craft" logo dial I will get that too. Another alternative is a really good scan, 600 dpi (don't shrink it down). The dial outside diameter (O.D.) should be 3 5/32". These are for Model 2025 speedometers. Dean coolboats@classicboatwork.com |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: June-25-2012 at 6:44pm
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Dean, 2025's are the plastic gauges with the smaller dials, right? I have the faceplates that I can send you (3 different Correct Craft styles, actually). I still havent been over to check out those exhaust tips, by the way- I havent forgotten! ------------- |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: June-25-2012 at 7:13pm
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Yikes, 3 styles? Is one more prevalent than the others? Cost me about $150 to $200 per dial... Maybe a little less if the artwork is simple. |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: June-25-2012 at 7:35pm
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Theres the black faced "Correct Craft" script that was offered '85-89, the white "Correct Craft" face offered 1990-1993, and the white faced "Nautiques" version offered 1994-1999. ------------- |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: June-25-2012 at 7:44pm
| Are the black and white the same script just different colors? |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: June-25-2012 at 7:51pm
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Nope. The black faced one is script (cursive) and the 90-93 white faced one is block lettering. ------------- |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: June-25-2012 at 10:12pm
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Of course not. If you send them to me I will at least get the scans and make as I can. I will return them of course. Thanks, Dean coolboats@classicboatwork.com |
Posted By: DrCC
Date Posted: July-01-2012 at 2:27am
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Dean, The white Airguide 725 face plates are really great. They are a tad heavier gauge than the aluminum faces on the MPH 725's. But, I don't see that as a problem. Considering my mailman, it actually turned out to be a huge plus! I'll post a photo soon, |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: July-01-2012 at 2:46am
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Al, So glad to hear you are pleased. Dean |
Posted By: DrCC
Date Posted: July-01-2012 at 1:56pm
Completed, Lowered and Installed. (see photo below) (testing and adjusting, either today or tomorrow) ______________ 1974 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: July-01-2012 at 2:05pm
| Very nice! |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: July-02-2012 at 8:00am
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Dean, Any news on the three I ordered? Thanks, Kristof ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: July-02-2012 at 12:55pm
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Kristof, We are behind schedule. The first batch was done incorrectly so it was back to the drawing board. I was told last week we are "close". Dean |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: July-03-2012 at 9:20am
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Thanks for the reply Dean!! There's no particular hurry, but now we know where we stand on things... ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: DrCC
Date Posted: July-11-2012 at 3:40pm
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Hi Folks, Here's what your Airguides would look like, if you had a pair of Dean's CB-4477's for your '72 thru '76 Ski Nautique. In the photo below, you'll notice that we are traveling at exactly 27.5 miles per hour.  |
Posted By: MartyMabe
Date Posted: July-11-2012 at 4:22pm
Al, You need a TELEFLEX Decal for that nice chrome Helm  ------------- 66 Skylark http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5041" rel="nofollow - 93 SN If you're not living in NC, you're just camping out! |
DrCC wrote:Posted By: DrCC
Date Posted: July-15-2012 at 8:18pm
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That's just exactly what I was thinking Marty! I still have one on an old white T-helm bezel. |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: July-27-2012 at 6:01am
I only see you are traveling at exactly 44 kilometres per hour...   I'm still waiting on mine...  Especially now there's condensation in my right speedo and I can't see anything on it anymore... ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: July-27-2012 at 5:24pm
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I'm trying to find out the status! Appears these lenses proved to be a real challenge. Maybe this is why so many said they can't make them? Dean |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: July-27-2012 at 6:45pm
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Or maybe thats why the last ones at least, are plastic. I'll need one too when you get them in. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: August-21-2012 at 8:44am
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Bump... ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: August-31-2012 at 2:15am
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While all of you (ya’ll) have tearing up the lakes of America in your boats we have been working on improving your Airguide experience. We have added a page of Airguide speedometer restoration parts for the do it yourself kind of guy saving you many dollars in labor. We also provide an eBook guide to repair and restore your Airguide speedometer. Most products are pending and should be arriving in the near future. We even made some T-shirts with Airguide speedometer dials. Quantities and sizes are limited to test demand. Check it out and let us know what you think http://www.classicboatwork.com/classicparts/gauges/gauges.html |
Posted By: gR@HaM
Date Posted: September-01-2012 at 6:22am
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Dean, I never got a chance to thank you for the second set of airguide grommets you posted over (after the cat probably ate the first one that went missing) For anyone else finding it difficult to source these, I certainly did in UK, these are available through Deans website at a low price ------------- '82 Ski Tique |
Posted By: gR@HaM
Date Posted: September-01-2012 at 6:22am
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[edit: stoopid iPhone] ------------- '82 Ski Tique |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: September-01-2012 at 2:56pm
| Thank you Graham.. Glad to be of service |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: September-18-2012 at 12:27pm
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Just bumping up this thread to check on my order... What's the status on those lenses Dean? Thanks in advance. ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: September-18-2012 at 12:34pm
| The samples I got had some problems. I am told they have been fixed and are in production. Should be soon! The pointers looked very nice. |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: November-05-2012 at 7:53pm
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Bump again... ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: November-05-2012 at 10:46pm
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Who is that keeps bumping into me??? Last word was samples being sent next week.... I was told the Keep your fingers crossed! Dean I have been thinking about you... |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: November-05-2012 at 10:52pm
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Dean: Can you help with 2 of these that have broken lenses, pitting and bad faces,pointers... Can you help...or are they too far gone? Photo from your site.....  ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: November-05-2012 at 10:59pm
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I was told the mold has been polished and a different type of glass used. |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: November-05-2012 at 11:03pm
| The gauge below the photo you copied is the same gauge restored. I do not know why the pointer looks so dark but it is the correct Airguide orange. I have done worse! |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: November-05-2012 at 11:06pm
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So, you can do 'em? How do I get an estimate for both? PM or email me please.... Thanks! ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: November-05-2012 at 11:42pm
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Yes, only problem is waiting for the glass. But hopefully that wait is about over. Contact me at coolboats@classsicboatwork.com, I don't know how to PM or find your email. Thanks, Dean |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: November-05-2012 at 11:50pm
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Email sent.... Thanks! ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: November-05-2012 at 11:54pm
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Immediately Bounced back......... Oh well, Not good start.......... Please email me at 78skitique at gmail.com ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: December-14-2012 at 6:38am
Djeez... Suddenly realized it's half december and I forgot my monthly bump on this thread!!  Hi Dean, it's that annoying Belgian again... How are things on your side? Lenses coming along? The boat is winterized now. I took the right speedometer out of the dash and brought it to a friend who's a jeweler. I could not get the adjustment knob off, because the little "thingy" in the knob is worn and rusted. So I brought it to my buddy the jeweler who has more appropriate tools to get it out and I was afraid I might break something. ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: December-14-2012 at 3:12pm
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You are not nearly as annoying as this lens process has become. I have asked where we are a couple times lately with no reply. Me thinks they are having big time problems which I don't understand. I will try again and let you know as soon as I know something. I assume the "thingy" is the set screw? Probably have to be drilled. |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: December-14-2012 at 3:21pm
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Yes that's it, the set screw. Thanks Dean. I'll let my buddy take care of that ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: December-14-2012 at 10:46pm
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This is the response I got "In the coming week we will send you fresh samples with our last try on these lenses.... Else we will return the balance of your money" If this doesn't work I may have to try to have plastic lenses made. What do you all think of that? |
Posted By: rosconole
Date Posted: December-15-2012 at 2:41am
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I need 2 for an 89... ------------- 1989 ski nautique ,1991 barefoot nautique, 1993 Mustang Cobra 1998 5.0 Magazine shootout invitee |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: December-16-2012 at 4:17pm
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I think plastic lenses would also do the trick... Better than broken ones anyway ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: December-16-2012 at 5:47pm
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Maybe thats why the one on my 2025 is plastic ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: December-16-2012 at 6:02pm
| It may be. I don't know why it is so hard. After all they made them before. |
Posted By: DrStevens
Date Posted: December-23-2012 at 9:28am
| Dean, how long to restore my airguides on my 1978? Pointers need paint, new black faces, one is pitted a bit. Lenses are fine. |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: December-23-2012 at 12:09pm
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I am kind of behind right now. Probably about 60 days. Let me know your needs at coolboats@classicboatwork.com Thanks, Dean |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: December-23-2012 at 12:12pm
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On another note this in last night (12/23/12) regarding the glass lenses "My supplier is searching for Borosil glass and he needs another week...." |
Posted By: 67nautique312
Date Posted: December-26-2012 at 6:20pm
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i need to have mine done for my 71 promo ski nautique.... Paul, ------------- 1963 Classic (handed down to my daughter) 67 Riviera 68 barracuda 1971 Ski Nautique Promo 86 Silver Nautique 1995 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: December-26-2012 at 6:38pm
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Paul, I assume that means you have the 4 color dial with chrome case. Please contact me at coolboats@classicboatwork.com for a quote. Thanks, Dean |
Posted By: 67nautique312
Date Posted: December-27-2012 at 11:11am
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Dean, yes you are correct....they look the same as Drcc's in the pic. Lenses are fine.....chrome is a bit faded and a few pits here and there. Paul, |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: February-25-2013 at 4:59am
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Final bump from me Dean... Got two mails dat made my day on this rainy and grey monday morning! One from you through Paypal and one from USPS saying my lenses are on the way! Can't wait to get them in the mail Thanks Dean!! ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: February-25-2013 at 1:30pm
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What you are getting are some NOS I recently found. Once again the producer says new samples are on the way... We shall see. Boy.. international postal rates more than doubled in the last few weeks.. Now we hold our breath and hope they arrive in one piece! Thank you, Dean |
Posted By: audiodude
Date Posted: March-18-2013 at 9:43pm
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Hi Dean, Tim just sent me the link to this post, I need two lenses and one pointer knob for my 1989. My lenses are plastic so I would be fine with plastic. ------------- 1989 Correct Craft 2001 In the words of Milton Berle: "You can lead a man to Congress but you can't make him think" |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: March-19-2013 at 1:03am
I only have glass. I have some NOS lenses that are currently available. Please email me at coolboats@classicboatwork.com Thanks, Dean |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: March-19-2013 at 5:09pm
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Good news... New lenses arrived and mounted on the speedos... They look great!!! Thanks Dean! Will post pics when I get the boat out of hibernation and speedos fitted back in the dashboard... ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: March-19-2013 at 5:22pm
| Thank you Sir! |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: November-01-2021 at 4:30pm
| I know this is an ancient thread, but are the dials available anywhere? Would like to find 2 80KM dials for the Nauticlogic kits. |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: November-01-2021 at 6:43pm
| Canadians… |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: January-21-2022 at 9:50am
| Bump, or does anyone have a source for Custom vinyl graphics that can adhered to an original face? |
Posted By: samudj01
Date Posted: January-21-2022 at 11:14am
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There is a guy on here and FB that does decals for airguides and the black background. I bought one but haven’t used it yet. Looks good thought. You can FB messenger him. Don Caruthers. ------------- 78 Ski Tique, 72 Skier w/302's, 93 SN w/351 & 17 GS22 w/zr409 Previous - 99 Sport Nautique w/GT40 and 87 Martinique w/351 |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: January-22-2022 at 5:06pm
| Thanks, David |