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Fullraceflathead · 08-06-2025, 09:25 AM

Some people aren't aware that Henry ford actually invented the gas gauge!!!

AzBob · 08-06-2025, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Fullraceflathead

Some people aren't aware that Henry ford actually invented the gas gauge!!!

For reference here is a picture of the gas gauge on my 1926 Buick. Worked on the same principle as Henry’s only it was in the rear of the car.

BlueSunoco · 08-06-2025, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by AzBob

For reference here is a picture of the gas gauge on my 1926 Buick. Worked on the same principle as Henry’s only it was in the rear of the car.

We had a Simplicity lawn tractor in the 60's had a similar looking gas gauge as that Buick!

08-06-2025, 09:25 AM	#1
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