Recommendation for gauges?

[Xplantdad]

I'd like some opinions on aftermarket gauges for my Chevelle. I'm specifically interested in the oil pressure, water temperature and possibly volts.

I want something that's fairly inobtrusive...so I was thinkng about getting something small and digital like these

http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/large/sum-g2980.jpg


What's better, mechanical or electronic? Pros and cons of both? I remember my hard lined oil pressure gauge burst inside my old Nova...it was a plastic tube if I remember right...wasn't any fun http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

Thanks for any advice offered http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[MosportGreen66]

Why not some nice vintage Sun Blue Lines to match the paint on the Blue 'Velle. I look at new gagues in an old car as an eye sore... Sorry Bruce.

[Xplantdad]

Not a problem Daniel...thanks for the opinion. I just want to make sure that they're accurate! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[427TJ]

I was going to suggest the same thing Bruce. If you put new gauges in your car everyone's going to ask you why you didn't find some vintage "correct" gauges to put in and you'll get sick of explaining it to every Tom, Dick, and Harry vintage aftermarket gauge specialist at the Pavilions.

Hey, how about one of the gauge collectors on the site offering Bruce a sweet deal on a set of "correct" gauges! Yeah, that's the ticket!

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[Xplantdad]

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? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[427TJ]

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!

[@wot]

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.

[WILMASBOYL78]

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 http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[427TJ]

Here's an idea: Moon gauges. Check them out at mooneyes.com
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/BE427TJ/MoonGauges.jpg
They're brand new so no restoration work needed. They look "vintage" enough too. Black face, not white.

[Xplantdad]

I've got a few to consider...thanks for the PM's guys! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Seattle Sam]

Bruce, how about these ATM-2395 $69.88

http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/large/atm-2395.jpg

or these ATM-2394 $65.88

http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/large/atm-2394.jpg

Simple, unobtrusive, effective, and cheap.

Check out SummitRacing.com

-Sam

[firstgenaddict]

You can usually pick up the smaller set of SW Greenlines (2-1/16") for a decent price (under$100) on ebay.