The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Interiors 1938 chevy 1/2 ton gauges

My stock gauges are a total loss. Any recommendations on companies that have aftermarket three gauge sets with the large speedo and two smaller double gauges? As always you guys info and assistance is appreciated.

Oldbald2

Oldbald2 ,there is a fellow bolter that rebuilds gauges I do not remember His name but if You do a search I'm sure You'll find Him.

Good luck ,Pete

You can also check Hemmings Motor News. There are several gauge rebuilders who advertise regularly.

in the tech area there is a artical for using a set of gauges from a 260z i have a 39 and have been told they are the same for 38 and a direct fit/replacement

oldbald2: Daniel is correct about the Z guages but I don't think they made a 260Z...did they???
Anyway, I have a set I took out of a 280Z and they do work. You take the chrome bezel off the original guages and press them over the rim of the Z guages and your set to go. The press is a tight fit and works well. I wish I had known this back when I did my 37. I paid $365 to get my guages re-done back in 1999.
There is a local place here in Greenville S.C. that does a great job. D&M Restorations 864-421-9959
I did NOT get the speedo but from my understanding they work with just a LITTLE modification. Bingo, 12 volt guages to.

I might add that several years of Z guages will work. The difference is in the colors. You know, black background red markings....white background red markings and so forth. Depends on the year they come off of. Mine are black with red markings.

btw should mention the small ones are set up same as the guages you have now only modern

Guys thanks for all the info. It looks like I can go one of three ways, have originals rebuilt, datsun 260/280z original guages, and aftermarket new vintage style gauges. Decisions, Decisions. Thanks for help again

oldbald2
aka Don

Hello i have just joined the stovebolt family here, My dad and i was wanting to redue our orig gauges, and then found this post, and i began to search and lowbehold, i found some on ebay, i bought the gauges for 60 bucks, verses 750 to get the orig redone, now waiting on them. if you want there are more on ebay. just want to let you know. anyway, good luck and just to let you know i am building a 38 chevy pickup my self.

Bow Tie Bits has rebuilt guages.
http://www.bowtiebits.com/
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