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Posted: July 23 2008 12:22 PM
 
Mark Roby (aka robymarks) [ View ] [ mroby@coatesfieldservice.com ] [ Car Ads ] [ Blogs ]
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I know we have done this before, but from time to time there have been discussions on gauges. What brand do we like and which do we hate? Are the all in one type gauges pretty much all the same diameter?
 
 
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Posted by 31tudor  -  07/23/2008 12:30 PM
I've heard lots of negatives about Dolphin, but some guys love 'em. Take that for what it's worth.


I've heard VERY few complaints about Classic Instruments, seems most home builders and pro builders think they're top notch!
Eric Hibbs [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] St. George, Utah Charter Member since January 2002
 
Posted by Crazyhorse Rod Shop  -  07/23/2008 01:23 PM
if i tell you what i think of gages i'll just get my butt chewed. i only use classic for a reason. and dakota digital when i build that direction.
dont poke the porchdog........he bites [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] BLUFF DALE, Texas Charter Member since March 2003
 
Posted by JoeP  -  07/23/2008 03:52 PM
I use Classic gauges like the look and have never had a problem. The good thing I can see about Dolphin is that they removed the fish picture from the gauge face.
Joe [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Somerset, New Jersey
 
Posted by da34guy  -  07/23/2008 03:57 PM
Hey Joe--- Get yer brakes on???
Don [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Prescott, Arizona Charter Member since October 2001
 
Posted by lenbeal  -  07/23/2008 04:28 PM
All depends on the look you want. I like classic, But current ride I have Stewert Warner. Have them in my rag top. In my 51 Ford coupe I have Haneline 5 in one.. Fits perfect and works great. Plug in makes it simple. Back in the day we only used SW in the belly tanks. But their was not a lot of choices from in the 50's & 60's
flyingb [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] harrogate, Tennessee
 
Posted by 50pickup  -  07/23/2008 04:46 PM
My six mechanical VDOs work great, no complaints. Good senders & instructions too. I'm not saying they are the best...but I've seen them in some mighty expensive show cars.
50pickup [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] POTTERVILLE, Michigan
 
Posted by zinski3  -  07/23/2008 04:49 PM
Classics for me. Have the white hots in the wife's Buick. Good communications if needed.
zinski3 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Edwards, Missouri Charter Member since December 2000
 
Posted by whipsold39  -  07/23/2008 06:10 PM
I HAVE USED AUTO METER WITH TWO BUILDSWITH NO PROBLEMS. MIGHT NOT BE THE BEST BUT THEY WORK FOR ME.
whipsold39 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] 400 9th ave silvis 61282, Illinois Charter Member since January 2006
 
Posted by ronhotrod  -  07/23/2008 09:40 PM
Classic, Haneline, Dakota Digital, and Cyberdine are what we handle due to lack of problems, dependablity, and variety.

No the all in ones aren't all basically the same. different size openings and gauge positions. Haneline makes some of the neatest with their 3-n-1 and 5-n-1 units. but that's just my opinion.
ronhotrod [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Mount washington, Kentucky Charter Member since July 2001
 
Posted by Tony57  -  07/23/2008 11:18 PM
Hey ronhotrod do you sell 5 or 6 in speedo and tach.really not looking for a 3 in 1 . I looked on that site and really did not see anything.
Tony57 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Hillsboro, Missouri
 
Posted by dakotah  -  07/24/2008 01:03 PM
My fish faced gauges have been alot of trouble and now the speedo is acting up again.It was replaced once at about 10,000 miles and now this one at about 5,000 miles is suddenly reading 10 to 15 mph fast. The voltmeter pegged out awhile ago and I had to pay to replace it.Also after doing some checking with a mechanical gauge I found the oil press.gauge is off by 5 to 8 psi and the temp gauge checked against a digital is reading 180 when the eng is really 167.The two newer gauges don't match in color the other ones,different shades of green. Soon as I get my new electric exhaust cutouts installed(Jegs) i'm going either with Classic or Dakota Digital. Like the Dakota's and anyone with those let me know how they are. Only concern was being able to read them easily.Of course accuracy and dependability is most important.
dakotah [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Port Richey, Florida
 
Posted by gman0046  -  07/24/2008 01:47 PM
Never a problem with several sets of VDO's. Minor issues with Dakota Digital but overall satisfied, the key is to run separate grounds for each indicator. Latest in Tri 5 is Autometer with no problems. Not everything I've heard about the fish has been positive although I've never used them myself.
gman0046 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Anchorage, Kentucky
 
Posted by Ken_tech  -  07/24/2008 08:01 PM
I've had Classic Instruments in my street rods. I like their clean and attractive design.

No doubt there are other good gauges out there............
Ken_tech [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Fairfax, Virginia Charter Member since July 2007
 
Posted by ronhotrod  -  07/24/2008 10:12 PM
Yes we sell the Haneline 5-n-One. it has the 4 normal gauges -fuel,temp.volt,& oil placed at 12 -3 - 6 - 9 (as a clock) and the speedo in the center. comes in 5 different colors of face with a chrome bezel. a matching large tach is available I can send you picture of the gauges and colors - just drop me a note at ronhotrod@yahoo.com
ronhotrod [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Mount washington, Kentucky Charter Member since July 2001
 
Posted by flagator79  -  07/25/2008 05:46 PM
where is the best vendor for classic gauges?
If the world was fair, the worm would eat the bird half the time [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] West Monroe, Louisianna Charter Member since December 2005
 
Posted by A3  -  07/25/2008 10:42 PM
I BOUGHT A CAR THAT HAS MOONEYES GAUGES. 4 OF THEM ARE INCORRECT ON THE READINGS, AND AFTER ONLY 800 MILES ONE HAS ALREADY QUIT. NO RESPONSE FROM THE COMPANY.
A3 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Bloomington, Indiana
 
Posted by gman0046  -  07/26/2008 08:22 AM
Heard real bad things about Mooneye's especially the ChiCom tach their peddling on eBay.
gman0046 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Anchorage, Kentucky
 
Posted by hotrodgene  -  07/26/2008 09:02 AM
I have Auto Meter in my car and when I purchased car the odmeter did not resiter the miles so I contacted the CO.to find out if I sent it in could they repair it for me knowing it was out of warranty by about 5 years.The reply I got back was to contact for info.I did so and lady took all my info.about size,elec.or manual and mileage shown.Well she said I should recieve a new one complete with orginal miles in few days at no cost to me.I did get a new unit.So you know now who I would buy from.AUTO METER
Gene Riffe [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Saint Petersburg, Florida
 
Posted by reneg8d  -  07/26/2008 09:15 AM
I'm going to use ISSPRO gauges in my truck... Not only do they have some great looking stuff, they also have the "extra" gauges I need. Boost, Pyro, and Air Pressure.
ASE Master Auto Tech [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Thoreau, New Mexico Charter Member since July 2005
 
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