Gauge set, are they still Made?

[Bruce in southern OH]

I do not have any interest in item that is being sold, I would like to have a set of these gauges for my car. Who and when were they made and does anyone still produce such a nice set of mounts and gauges, thanks Bruce

eBay item number:231217123308

[CarlG]

Way over priced on eBay. Same thing on Snyders:

http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/se...+gauge&x=0&y=0

A-11808 Bracket $59.95
A-6602 Oil Press $49.95
A-8272 Water Temp $49.95
Total for all 3 $159.85

[Chris Haynes]

Originally Posted by CarlG

Way over priced on eBay. Same thing on Snyders:

http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/se...+gauge&x=0&y=0

A-11808 Bracket $59.95
A-6602 Oil Press $49.95
A-8272 Water Temp $49.95
Total for all 3 $159.85

That is a modern out of place looking set. The eBay unit is period correct.

[Bruce in southern OH]

Thanks Chris and Carl, nice set of gauges, pricey!!!

[Pete]

I think I'm in the wrong business. It only took a half hour to make this panel.
You could put any style gauges in it.

[CarlG]

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Originally Posted by Chris Haynes

That is a modern out of place looking set. The eBay unit is period correct.

Snyder's says: "A beautiful copy of the old APCO gauge bracket."

See installation instructions attached.

It's the same bracket as on eBay.

[Bruce in southern OH]

Great Pete, could not make photo larger, what did you make column clamp out of?

[Chris Haynes]

Originally Posted by Pete

I think I'm in the wrong business. It only took a half hour to make this panel.
You could put any style gauges in it.

Pete,
Modern gauges look way out of place in an A. Working '20/'30's period guages are few, far between, and expensive.

[Pete]

Originally Posted by Bruce in southern OH

Great Pete, could not make photo larger, what did you make column clamp out of?

No, it was a poor photo quality to start with.
The drop is made from 1/2 inch 75T6 aluminum.
The gauge panel is .093 75T6.

[Pete]

Originally Posted by Chris Haynes

Pete,
Modern gauges look way out of place in an A. Working '20/'30's period guages are few, far between, and expensive.

Money is no object with me.
If I liked olde gauges, I would have them.

[CarlG]

Here's mine:

[Bruce in southern OH]

Very nice CarlG, is that the Snyders gauge holder? I wanted a oil and temp gauge to place in car before I travel to French Lick, IN meet. Started out only wanting a temp gauge but oil would be a plus, thanks for reply and info.

[CarlG]

Originally Posted by Bruce in southern OH

Very nice CarlG, is that the Snyders gauge holder? I wanted a oil and temp gauge to place in car before I travel to French Lick, IN meet. Started out only wanting a temp gauge but oil would be a plus, thanks for reply and info.

It's actually a double gauge holder I found in Bert's catalog, modified by shortening it 1-1/4" so that it fit just right behind the late '31 steering column brace. I opted for a temp and tach, but any 2-1/16" gauges would work there.

[Bruce in southern OH]

Thanks, if anyone has a good old temp gauge in garage and will part with it, I would be interested. I think I will install in heater hose with one of the wells that works like a metal tire valve stem. Has anyone used this type installation of temp bulb?????

[jkeesey]

If you want to install the temp gauge cleanly get one of the water inlets that is threaded to accept the temp sender. The piece that fits in between a standard hose looks terrible in my opinion.

[CarlG]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder! I think it cleans up things if you have a heater and a temp gauge.

[jkeesey]

I don't like these ones.

[Bruce in southern OH]

CarlG, more information, cannot in large, Looks interesting, got a link to look at this item or catalog site? thanks

[CarlG]

Originally Posted by Bruce in southern OH

CarlG, more information, cannot in large, Looks interesting, got a link to look at this item or catalog site? thanks

http://www.vintageprecision.com/

[Bruce in southern OH]

CarlG and everyone else, found this dash a couple of minutes ago (storms going through area so on computer) it would only fit a 28/29, I need one for 30/31, but this is nice. New # to look at: eBay item number:131178575178 ( again just looking, no connection with seller!!!)