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<blockquote data-quote="69ST" data-source="post: 104554" data-attributes="member: 5"><p>12v bulbs aren't even hard to find. With a little creativity, it's also possible to retrofit LEDs into the original bulb sockets...done once, virtually for good, and outwardly stock-appearing. That said, however, it seems there's more behind your decision than you've posted. Not trying to steer, or second-guess, anyone...only provide information that will allow you to make a fully-informed decision. What is(are) your goal(s)?</p><p></p><p>The short answer to your question is that while I've not tested that particular unit and, as yet, have no knowledge of its longterm viability, I don't see any reason why it would not work with a 12v electrical system. While KOSO has multiple product lines, they've come on strong over the last 5 years, or so, and are more than capable of turning out quality product...some of which is re-branded and sold at a big premium. </p><p></p><p>If your stock speedo has a chromed housing, then I have to assume it's a round unit from a K1-`79 model. You are right, successfully restoring these...especially if the chrome needs to be redone...is one of the most challenging of projects. The teardown & reassembly are far more difficult than with a K0; replicating the matte chrome finish is a fiendishly tricky process. Still, it can be done.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="69ST, post: 104554, member: 5"] 12v bulbs aren't even hard to find. With a little creativity, it's also possible to retrofit LEDs into the original bulb sockets...done once, virtually for good, and outwardly stock-appearing. That said, however, it seems there's more behind your decision than you've posted. Not trying to steer, or second-guess, anyone...only provide information that will allow you to make a fully-informed decision. What is(are) your goal(s)? The short answer to your question is that while I've not tested that particular unit and, as yet, have no knowledge of its longterm viability, I don't see any reason why it would not work with a 12v electrical system. While KOSO has multiple product lines, they've come on strong over the last 5 years, or so, and are more than capable of turning out quality product...some of which is re-branded and sold at a big premium. If your stock speedo has a chromed housing, then I have to assume it's a round unit from a K1-`79 model. You are right, successfully restoring these...especially if the chrome needs to be redone...is one of the most challenging of projects. The teardown & reassembly are far more difficult than with a K0; replicating the matte chrome finish is a fiendishly tricky process. Still, it can be done. [/QUOTE]
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