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The car is a '62 Sprite that is being constructed a resto-mod with a street legal weekend racer as a theme. Modern parts (guages in this instance) will be incorporated.
I needed to go ahead and place an order with Summit Racing today for a speedometer. I'll be going to Rivergate next week and Will suggested bringing the speedo with me so he can either match it to a cable/gear set, or have one made.
I had previously decided on Autometer gauges and the Sport Comp series. The Sport Comps have a black face with white numbers and are available in two different sizes; I settled on the smaller gauges, the 3 3/8" tach and speedo and the 2 1/16" Fuel Level, Oil Pressure, Voltmeter, and Water Temperature. The smaller sizes should not overwhelm or crowd the dash.
Other than the gauges mentioned, are there others I should consider? Oil Temperature? Fuel Pressure?
Also, I have the choice on the Oil Pressure and Water Temperature of either electrical or mechanical. I have tentatively settled on the mechanical models. I realize that the tube routing is more of a problem than just running a wire, but I have also heard that the sensitivity/accuracy is better on the mechanical versions.
Your suggestions are appreciated.
Ray
I needed to go ahead and place an order with Summit Racing today for a speedometer. I'll be going to Rivergate next week and Will suggested bringing the speedo with me so he can either match it to a cable/gear set, or have one made.
I had previously decided on Autometer gauges and the Sport Comp series. The Sport Comps have a black face with white numbers and are available in two different sizes; I settled on the smaller gauges, the 3 3/8" tach and speedo and the 2 1/16" Fuel Level, Oil Pressure, Voltmeter, and Water Temperature. The smaller sizes should not overwhelm or crowd the dash.
Other than the gauges mentioned, are there others I should consider? Oil Temperature? Fuel Pressure?
Also, I have the choice on the Oil Pressure and Water Temperature of either electrical or mechanical. I have tentatively settled on the mechanical models. I realize that the tube routing is more of a problem than just running a wire, but I have also heard that the sensitivity/accuracy is better on the mechanical versions.
Your suggestions are appreciated.
Ray