First posting this forum but a very experienced forum user. I think is #5 or 6 that I use to keep up with my various vehicles.
We need some help to determine which fuel gauge we need for a '49 3100.
Both of the new gauges from Chev of the 40's appear to be about 5/32" to 3/16" too thick. Everything works fine electrically when we test with the sending unit, When we install the chrome face it traps the needle so it cannot move.
We also noticed that the new fuel gauges push the overlapping edges of the adjacent 2 gauges up and away from the back of the housing.
The 1929-1954 parts book lists different fuel, oil, and ammeter gauges for 1947-48 compared to 1949-53. However, there is no information to help describe that difference.
I wonder if we have an early '49 truck that has a leftover '48 instrument panel installed.
