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Set of Cheap/ Dead Gauges wanted
brianthemagical - 21/9/10 at 08:17 PM

Hello.

I'm after a set of mega cheap or dead gauges to trasfer some OE internals into.

As they are getting the new internals, they don't need to work, intact glass is preferable but not esential. Appearance is also not too important.

I'm after 3 50mm ish diameter and 2 100mm ish diameter.

What have you? Full/partial sets, or individuals considered but must be mega cheap cheap.

Thanks very much.


l0rd - 21/9/10 at 08:18 PM

i have some if you want.

http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/upload/ABCD0001.JPG

on the right side of the picture.

THese are brand new, don't know if they are any good for your purpose though. I can take more pictures if you are interested.

BTW, they are not illuminated

[Edited on 21/9/10 by l0rd]


RichardK - 21/9/10 at 08:54 PM

Best of luck mate! I did my speedo from the square sierra clocks and it was a proper swine, although you may me luckier but I had to move the trip up a bit and make a new plastic glass but bow it out a bit to clear the needle. Please with the result although have bowed the glass a touch too much but probably not worth the effort in time versus buying a new one.

Just a few things to measure up mate!




Cheers

Rich

[Edited on 21/9/10 by RichardK]


brianthemagical - 21/9/10 at 10:25 PM

L0rd, how much you after???

Richard K, having had a quick try on an old Smiths gauge it might need a bit of tweeking. tacho and speed should be fine as they are fairly compact.

It's for MX5 gauges as it seems the current Smiths don't want to work, and this is the best way to make sure they do. Hopefully.

Thanks for the help.


Bluemoon - 22/9/10 at 10:19 AM

If it's for IVA don't forget the radius on the bezels..


brianthemagical - 22/9/10 at 11:18 AM

Thankfully it's already registered so no IVA.
It's had an engine change and the Smiths gauges don't seem to want to work too easilly with the MX5 engine.


l0rd - 23/9/10 at 05:36 PM

I can take some more pictures before you commit.

Make me an offer for the lot including postage.


brianthemagical - 23/9/10 at 05:46 PM

I think we're OK now. It turns out there was apower issue, so know they all move, just need some tweeking. If it turns out it doesn't work i'll be in touch.
Thanks.