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    I contacted a company, Classic Instruments, that will take existing gauges, rebuild them as electronic utilizing the same face, etc for re-installation in the dash. Bad part is, a phone qoute was about $300 each for a gas gauge and the temp gauge.
    Anyone know of another source that might provide a price?
    Thanks


  • #2
    Hemmings Motor News will have a large listing for Speedometer & gauge restoration/conversion. I doubt they'll be that cheap either. When a automotive service department charges $70-$100 an hour...

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    Tom - Valrico, FL

    1964 Studebaker Daytona - 289 4V, 4-Speed (Cost To Date: $1755.45)

    Tom - Bradenton, FL

    1964 Studebaker Daytona - 289 4V, 4-Speed (Cost To Date: $2514.10)
    1964 Studebaker Commander - 170 1V, 3-Speed w/OD

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    • #3
      Hemmings Motor News will have a large listing for Speedometer & gauge restoration/conversion. I doubt they'll be that cheap either. When a automotive service department charges $70-$100 an hour...

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      Tom - Valrico, FL

      1964 Studebaker Daytona - 289 4V, 4-Speed (Cost To Date: $1755.45)

      Tom - Bradenton, FL

      1964 Studebaker Daytona - 289 4V, 4-Speed (Cost To Date: $2514.10)
      1964 Studebaker Commander - 170 1V, 3-Speed w/OD

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      • #4
        try United speedometer in CA, you can buy inexpensive replacement guages in the right sizes and colors

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        • #5
          try United speedometer in CA, you can buy inexpensive replacement guages in the right sizes and colors

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          • #6
            Try Red Line gauge, they are in Humbolt Tenn.

            1956 Studebaker Pelham Wagon Houston, Texas
            Remember, \"When all is said and done. More is always said then ever done.\"

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            • #7
              Try Red Line gauge, they are in Humbolt Tenn.

              1956 Studebaker Pelham Wagon Houston, Texas
              Remember, \"When all is said and done. More is always said then ever done.\"

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              • #8
                Mike D. can I ask a stupid question? Since electric and mechanical gauges have served us well for 50 years, there can't be a problem with them, so why ELECTRONIC? [:0]

                If all you want to do is convert your '53 to 12 volt, I am sure there are many electric options!

                StudeRich
                Studebakers Northwest
                Ferndale, WA
                StudeRich
                Second Generation Stude Driver,
                Proud '54 Starliner Owner
                SDC Member Since 1967

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                • #9
                  Mike D. can I ask a stupid question? Since electric and mechanical gauges have served us well for 50 years, there can't be a problem with them, so why ELECTRONIC? [:0]

                  If all you want to do is convert your '53 to 12 volt, I am sure there are many electric options!

                  StudeRich
                  Studebakers Northwest
                  Ferndale, WA
                  StudeRich
                  Second Generation Stude Driver,
                  Proud '54 Starliner Owner
                  SDC Member Since 1967

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                  • #10
                    Folks will always attempt to re-invent the wheel!

                    It has been said thousands of times........."If it isn't broke don't fix it!"


                    quote:Originally posted by StudeRich

                    Mike D. can I ask a stupid question? Since electric and mechanical gauges have served us well for 50 years, there can't be a problem with them, so why ELECTRONIC? [:0]

                    If all you want to do is convert your '53 to 12 volt, I am sure there are many electric options!

                    StudeRich
                    Studebakers Northwest
                    Ferndale, WA

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                    • #11
                      Folks will always attempt to re-invent the wheel!

                      It has been said thousands of times........."If it isn't broke don't fix it!"


                      quote:Originally posted by StudeRich

                      Mike D. can I ask a stupid question? Since electric and mechanical gauges have served us well for 50 years, there can't be a problem with them, so why ELECTRONIC? [:0]

                      If all you want to do is convert your '53 to 12 volt, I am sure there are many electric options!

                      StudeRich
                      Studebakers Northwest
                      Ferndale, WA

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                      • #12
                        Looks over at Studebaker categorized bookmark. Awwww but those aftermarket VSD HUD fighter pilot displays look absolutely killer [}]


                        1964 Studebaker Commander R2 clone
                        1950 Studebaker 2R5 with 170 turbocharged
                        [img=left]http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t102/PlainBrownR2/DSC00003.jpg?t=1171152673[/img=left]
                        [img=right]http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t102/PlainBrownR2/DSC00009.jpg?t=1171153019[/img=right]
                        [img=left]http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t102/PlainBrownR2/DSC00002.jpg?t=1171153180[/img=left]
                        [img=right]http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t102/PlainBrownR2/DSC00005.jpg?t=1171153370[/img=right]
                        1964 Studebaker Commander R2 clone
                        1963 Studebaker Daytona Hardtop with no engine or transmission
                        1950 Studebaker 2R5 w/170 six cylinder and 3spd OD
                        1955 Studebaker Commander Hardtop w/289 and 3spd OD and Megasquirt port fuel injection(among other things)

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                        • #13
                          Looks over at Studebaker categorized bookmark. Awwww but those aftermarket VSD HUD fighter pilot displays look absolutely killer [}]


                          1964 Studebaker Commander R2 clone
                          1950 Studebaker 2R5 with 170 turbocharged
                          [img=left]http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t102/PlainBrownR2/DSC00003.jpg?t=1171152673[/img=left]
                          [img=right]http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t102/PlainBrownR2/DSC00009.jpg?t=1171153019[/img=right]
                          [img=left]http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t102/PlainBrownR2/DSC00002.jpg?t=1171153180[/img=left]
                          [img=right]http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t102/PlainBrownR2/DSC00005.jpg?t=1171153370[/img=right]
                          1964 Studebaker Commander R2 clone
                          1963 Studebaker Daytona Hardtop with no engine or transmission
                          1950 Studebaker 2R5 w/170 six cylinder and 3spd OD
                          1955 Studebaker Commander Hardtop w/289 and 3spd OD and Megasquirt port fuel injection(among other things)

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                          • #14
                            This begs the question. Does someone rebuild the small S/W gauges on the hawks? They seem to be getting kinda rare.

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                            • #15
                              This begs the question. Does someone rebuild the small S/W gauges on the hawks? They seem to be getting kinda rare.

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