As a retired life long Machinist, I have several you could borrow.
But the distance is a factor and will not make it possible.
Suggest getting a cheap one inch travel indicator and a cheap mag base.
AmtracJoe may have what you need and I think he is in your area.

Don

1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck
"The Flag Pole"
In the Stovebolt Gallery
1946 2-Ton grain truck
1946 3/4-ton pickup,
1953 1-ton pickup
1957 1-ton flatbed dually,
1954 Pontiac Straight Eight
Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most!