what brand of gauges do you use

jprather · Apr 12, 2022

i need to put gauges in the charger ( oil, water, volt ). i need a set i can see, getting a little older, and dont see as good as i used to.., any suggestions ? maybe something with a light up needle that i can see?

I looked at the digital gauges, i like the idea, but am hesitant , i still like mechanical gauges for accuracy.

diesel_lv · Apr 12, 2022

Can't recommend a brand, but I'd recommend analog gauges w a stepper motor. They show a much more steady reading. Digital will fluctuate up n down by small increments which gets annoying see the minute fluctuations.

Budnicks · Apr 12, 2022

Autometer classics with chrome bezels, 60's-70's look
7 gauge panel for one of my 68 RR's I made,
about $700 worth,
3-3/8" 8k tach & 150 mph mech. speedo
2-1/16" (IIRC ?) water, oil pressure, fuel, volts, clock
back in 2010-ish

I also had a 2 gauge panel
2-1/16" same style AFR & a vacuum gauge under-dash

AR67GTX · Apr 12, 2022

I’ve used Autometer in both of my Plymouths.

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WileERobby · Apr 12, 2022

Sun & Stewart-Warner for me. We used to install VDO years ago, as well.

Ron H · Apr 12, 2022

Discussing extra gauges or replacing any dash gauges? I added an oil pressure and vac gauge in a console I installed. They're VDO and work fine; but I went with an electric oil gauge with a dual sender to keep the idiot light not wanting an oil line running inside the car. Installed a tach where the clock was in the dash. This one I'd have preferred be larger or larger numerals; but the opening restricts anything larger.

JDmac72chrgr · Apr 12, 2022

Mopar: picked them up in Carlisle years ago. Have water temp & voltage to match this.

jprather · Apr 12, 2022

JDmac72chrgr said:
Mopar: picked them up in Carlisle years ago. Have water temp & voltage to match this.View attachment 1268738

Are you wanting to sell.. pm me if so

JDmac72chrgr · Apr 12, 2022

Using them instead of ones in dash cluster. Cluster will be speedometer & fuel level only.

1 Wild R/T · Apr 12, 2022

https://speedhut.com

33 IMP · Apr 12, 2022

I use a mixboxle of several brands. Got a couple autometer monster tachs, a VDO replay that I LOVE, some sun, some vdo, some autometer, some Stewart warner. All gauges, mechanical, all work fine.
I've also used a Jones Motrola/Moroso mechanical tach. Great nostalgia piece, but not nearly as functional as a modern electronic.
My advice? Buy the plainest, least "busy" gauges you can find, as big as you are comfortable with, and mechanical because of 270° sweep, instead of 90° sweep electric. 270° sweep is MUCH easier to read. But Black face, white or silver, is up to you.
And try and find gauges with a relevant range. I don't need an 11,000 rpm tach, if it will never see 6000, I don't want a 300° temp gauge, if it will never see 230 before I shut it off.

RemCharger · Apr 12, 2022

AR67GTX said:
I’ve used Autometer in both of my Plymouths.View attachment 1268721)

A little off topic but,, is that a humpless 4 spd console??

Scott Engelhardt · Apr 12, 2022

I have the Autometer Z series because of the black face and the orange needle. It kind of matches my dash.
Autometer does have the Mopar licensed gauges

AR67GTX · Apr 12, 2022

RemCharger said:
A little off topic but,, is that a humpless 4 spd console??

No, just dark down there. Accelerator pedal is almost right up against the hump.

493 Mike · Apr 12, 2022

I used all Autometer aluminum in my 65, gotta keep the weight down.
Mike

65hemi · Apr 12, 2022

jprather said:
i need a set i can see, getting a little older, and dont see as good as i used to.., any suggestions ?.

I upgraded to 2 5/8” diameter gauges so I could see them. I’ve used both Autometer and SW.

SSmoothie · Apr 12, 2022

I have these Dakota Digital for sale, going a different direction. You can search on their site use VHX 1014-CB. Not sure of your application.

jprather · Apr 12, 2022

SSmoothie said:
I have these Dakota Digital for sale, going a different direction. You can search on their site use VHX 1014-CB. Not sure of your application.

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Thanks, but I only need basic garages, oil pres,watertemp and volts

steve817 · Apr 12, 2022

jprather said:
i need to put gauges in the charger ( oil, water, volt ). i need a set i can see, getting a little older, and dont see as good as i used to.., any suggestions ? maybe something with a light up needle that i can see?

I looked at the digital gauges, i like the idea, but am hesitant , i still like mechanical gauges for accuracy.

33 IMP · Apr 12, 2022

I think the last gauges I bought were as basic as you could possibly get. I had a white face vdo replay tach, and the car already had 2" holes in the dash, so I bought some 2" white face autogauge units, (autometers cheapo line). Mechanical water and oil, and a voltmeter. Never had any complaints, quality was good, visibility OK, never leaks or failure in a nine second bracket car.
I'd buy em again....but 2 5/8. The 2 inchers are around $55, the 2 5/8 are around $100 for the three....

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