mrg

It's looking like I will need to replace the fuel gauge in my '64. The new repro small gauges appear to be AC Delco units. Can anyone speak for how these repro gauges look compared to the original gauges? - letters, numbers, color of paint background, etc.

5thvet

I've replaced my oil pressure gauge and you can't tell the difference. I would think the fuel gauge would be the same.

Don

RoadKing96

Why not just see about having them restored to original shape?

In either case, restore/replace, I would contact Bill and discuss it with him. His work is amazing.

harrisonspeedometer

RK

Hitch

mrg

Thanks, Don. .. That's what I was hoping to 'hear'.

mrg

The fuel gauge went in along with the tach and speedo for a rebuild at a local area long time in operation speedo shop. The technician mentioned that the silicon damping fluid had leaked out, then mentioned about buying a new gauge versus repairing the original gauge. Though he didn't say, maybe he thought it more cost effective to go with a new gauge and new guts?

RoadKing96

Myself and several others have had ours done by Bill, and I know for a fact he has the ability to replace the dampening fluid. That's a simple process, compared to some of the other magic he does with gauge restoration.
Just sayin,
RK

mrg

I wondered about that - how hard could it be to replace the dampening fluid? . . I'll contact Bill and see what he says. Thanks guys for passing that on.

mrg

I contacted Bill. He got back to me FAST! .. Bill says while the fuel gauge can be redamped there could be other issues with it, as well. He says purchasing a new gauge would be a good option but there are some slight differences between new repro and original gauge faces.

Bill says he can swap out gauge faces between new and old gauges as an option, also. I'm thinking to purchase a new gauge and see if it looks 'ok enough' to use it as is. If not, swap out the gauge faces.

Rich Yanulis

I would like to hear how you make out.
Please post a follow up if you would.

mrg

Will do. . .