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#1
10-04-2005, 12:08 AM
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Re: Recommendation for gauges?
I see where this is going...I think you're right. My concern would still be whether the 'older' gauges would be accurate...Are there restoration services or shops that could verify the woking condition of older gauges?
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#2
10-04-2005, 12:14 AM
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Re: Recommendation for gauges?
Anything newer than 1966 and older than about 1980 (okay, 1970) would be a good age/"correctness" range. Stewart-Warner or Sun.
The instant I read your original post I knew this thread might tend to get nit-picky as to what you should do. Once Mosport broke the ice I had to chime-in too. Beacuse your car is so sweet and so '60s-looking I think old gauges are the only way to go. Hellooooo eBay!
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#3
10-04-2005, 01:40 AM
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Re: Recommendation for gauges?
I have a stock Nova that came from the factory with only idiot lights. I pondered the gauge situation for a while and finally decided that driving without gauges was dangerous and found a set of NOS mechanical Stewart Warner (oil & water) gauges. They completely blend in wor as pointedith the dash. Use period correct gauges! Only my two cents.
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10-04-2005, 07:40 AM
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Re: Recommendation for gauges?
I have a blend of old and new in the Novas. Some have a traditional collection of SW and Sun, courtesy of several board members. But, I also use the GM Performance liquid filled units that are made by Autometer. They operate flawlessly and really don't offend my "purist" instincts. Most important thing is, they gotta work!! While we are on the subject, who is a good source for restoring vintage tachs?
wilma 
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#5
10-04-2005, 08:06 AM
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Re: Recommendation for gauges?
Here's an idea: Moon gauges. Check them out at mooneyes.com
 They're brand new so no restoration work needed. They look "vintage" enough too. Black face, not white.
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10-04-2005, 08:58 AM
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Re: Recommendation for gauges?
Bruce, how about these ATM-2395 $69.88
 or these ATM-2394 $65.88  Simple, unobtrusive, effective, and cheap. Check out SummitRacing.com -Sam
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#8
10-04-2005, 10:16 PM
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Re: Recommendation for gauges?
You can usually pick up the smaller set of SW Greenlines (2-1/16") for a decent price (under$100) on ebay.
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