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29er · 11-11-2014, 07:51 PM

I just received my brand new repop Taiwanese ammeter from one of the vendors. It's here on my desk reading -2 amp.

My buddy just bought one made in China. He opened the box and discovered the needle is missing.

There are a bunch of old threads on the poor quality of repop ammeters.

So, what's the latest on this? Any updated news on where to get a reliable ammeter?

CarlG · 11-11-2014, 08:17 PM

Someone makes a really good one for the Model T, but not for the Model A.

midgetracer · 11-11-2014, 09:00 PM

Steve Becker hinted at one coming soon. Maybe he will post a reply.

SteveB31 · 11-11-2014, 09:27 PM

They, along with numerous other new items, are being developed as we speak. No solid time frame yet. It takes a while to source, produce , and ship these things. I will let you know when they are available. Originals are not that hard to fix. Most of them are just dirty. If you have an old ammeter, take a few minutes and carefully remove the cover and most can be made to work and look good very easy.

Steve Becker
Berts Model A Center

Big John · 11-12-2014, 11:54 AM

stay with an original no gyp parts... john

29er · 11-12-2014, 12:08 PM

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Thanks guys.

Steve...U da Man and Bert's is da Place!

All charged up in Oregun,

Mike

SteveB31 · 11-12-2014, 10:06 PM

Yes....1930-1931 Pickup subrails are one of those items.

msmaron · 11-14-2014, 12:36 PM

Contact Dan Bixby,. ,he has originals done!

rlh37ford · 11-14-2014, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msmaron

Contact Dan Bixby,. ,he has originals done!

Mark: Do you mean Dan has rebuilt originals for sale? Also, how do we contact Dan? Thanks, Dick in PA

msmaron · 11-14-2014, 01:14 PM

Try this

[email protected]

Tom Wesenberg · 11-14-2014, 01:22 PM

Yes, I saw Dan's ammeters at French Lick and they are top quality restored originals.

green30coupe · 11-14-2014, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msmaron

Try this

[email protected]

email address failed. Do you have another for Dan?

wrndln · 11-14-2014, 09:50 PM

Try this email for Dan Bixby [email protected] or all him at 816 213 8437.
Rusty Nelson

Paul from Maine · 11-15-2014, 05:47 PM

When I converted to six volt sealed beam headlights, I replaced my original, perfectly serviceable Ford 20 amp ammeter with a cheap 30 amp one from Tam's because with high beams and brake lights on and the engine off, the needle on the 20 amp would peg on the discharge side! Other than the background behind the needle pivot showing some brass, the cheap 30 amp ammeter has worked flawlessly! I think it even has a Fort script! maybe the 20 amp meters are less robust!

11-11-2014, 07:51 PM	#1
29er Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 465	Any news on obtaining reliable ammeter? I just received my brand new repop Taiwanese ammeter from one of the vendors. It's here on my desk reading -2 amp. My buddy just bought one made in China. He opened the box and discovered the needle is missing. There are a bunch of old threads on the poor quality of repop ammeters. So, what's the latest on this? Any updated news on where to get a reliable ammeter?

11-11-2014, 08:17 PM	#2
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Any news on obtaining reliable ammeter? Someone makes a really good one for the Model T, but not for the Model A. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

11-11-2014, 09:00 PM	#3
midgetracer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bismarck ND Posts: 1,189	Re: Any news on obtaining reliable ammeter? Steve Becker hinted at one coming soon. Maybe he will post a reply.

11-11-2014, 09:27 PM	#4
SteveB31 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Englewood, Colorado Posts: 1,372	Re: Any news on obtaining reliable ammeter? They, along with numerous other new items, are being developed as we speak. No solid time frame yet. It takes a while to source, produce , and ship these things. I will let you know when they are available. Originals are not that hard to fix. Most of them are just dirty. If you have an old ammeter, take a few minutes and carefully remove the cover and most can be made to work and look good very easy. Steve Becker Berts Model A Center

11-12-2014, 11:54 AM	#5
Big John Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 416	Re: Any news on obtaining reliable ammeter? stay with an original no gyp parts... john

11-12-2014, 12:08 PM	#6
29er Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 465	Re: Any news on obtaining reliable ammeter? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks guys. Steve...U da Man and Bert's is da Place! All charged up in Oregun, Mike

11-12-2014, 10:06 PM	#7
SteveB31 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Englewood, Colorado Posts: 1,372	Re: Any news on obtaining reliable ammeter? Yes....1930-1931 Pickup subrails are one of those items.

11-14-2014, 12:36 PM	#8
msmaron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 3,600	Re: Any news on obtaining reliable ammeter? Contact Dan Bixby,. ,he has originals done! __________________ Mark Maron Ill., Region MARC & MAFCA MARC JSC Member MAFFI Trustee National Facebook Admin. https://www.facebook.com/groups/MARC.group/ A7191-Sport Coupe 29 Roadster 29-Town Sedan 29-Original Special Coupe

11-14-2014, 01:14 PM	#10
msmaron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 3,600	Re: Any news on obtaining reliable ammeter? Try this [email protected] __________________ Mark Maron Ill., Region MARC & MAFCA MARC JSC Member MAFFI Trustee National Facebook Admin. https://www.facebook.com/groups/MARC.group/ A7191-Sport Coupe 29 Roadster 29-Town Sedan 29-Original Special Coupe

11-14-2014, 01:22 PM	#11
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Any news on obtaining reliable ammeter? Yes, I saw Dan's ammeters at French Lick and they are top quality restored originals.

11-14-2014, 09:50 PM	#13
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,159	Re: Any news on obtaining reliable ammeter? Try this email for Dan Bixby [email protected] or all him at 816 213 8437. Rusty Nelson

11-15-2014, 05:47 PM	#14
Paul from Maine Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oxford Hills, Maine Posts: 325	Re: Any news on obtaining reliable ammeter? When I converted to six volt sealed beam headlights, I replaced my original, perfectly serviceable Ford 20 amp ammeter with a cheap 30 amp one from Tam's because with high beams and brake lights on and the engine off, the needle on the 20 amp would peg on the discharge side! Other than the background behind the needle pivot showing some brass, the cheap 30 amp ammeter has worked flawlessly! I think it even has a Fort script! maybe the 20 amp meters are less robust!