[T3] more wisdom on NSU gauges from ebay seller

[gregm@vwtype3.org]

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From: "Kyla Lonsdale"
To: gregmerritt@vwtype3.org
Subject: Re: Question for seller -- Item #2447371215
Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2003 20:33:30 +0000 

The dealers use to simply put a tacho on the other and yes, get rid of all 
the idiot lights...I know it's stupid just like those big 'American' Swamp 
coolers, Bug shields, Beauty pageants, Survivor shows etc...etc....and all 
those other stupid ideas that just keeps on coming...including you. Get a 
life will you! Merry Christmas Knobhead! Ho! Ho! Ho!
AL 

> From: gregmerritt@vwtype3.org
> To: "Kyla Lonsdale" 
> Subject: Re: Question for seller -- Item #2447371215
> Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2003 11:33:04 -0800 
>
>
> Wow, that's interesting -- I guess I've got a lot to learn. 
>
> I wonder, though -- would this gauge replace the Type III clock?  That 
> would give the car two gas gauges.  Would it replace the gas gauge (the 
> same size, on the other side of the speedo)?  That would give the car two 
> clocks, but eliminate all of the oil, generator, warning, turn signal etc. 
> lights. 
>
> Thanks for the information!
> -Greg 
>
> Kyla Lonsdale writes: 
>
> > Hello again Greg, you're obviously new in the VW scene. Have you ever 
> > heard of the concept of 'product interchangeability'? VDO was one of those 
> > companies that was involved in this concept for many years now....this 
> > saved company costs in manufacturing. A lot of 'official' VW accessories 
> > available today were off a DKW too. I think you may have far too much time 
> > in your hands...I have an NOS exact 'Petri' horn ring like the one on the 
> > photo that you sent me by the way....yes it is Petri like the VW horn 
> > buttons.
> > Cheers,
> > AL

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