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Pobrian 12-27-2024 10:47 PM

Small gauges to not be obvious
 

I have a 35 Tudor 48 and would like to monitor both sides water temp and oil pressure any ideas the smaller the gauges the better as I don't want them to stick out like a sore thumb

aussie merc 12-27-2024 11:49 PM

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a thought if going after market 1 gauge 2 senders and a change over switch

corvette8n 12-28-2024 08:06 AM

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A lot of people mount these in the glove box. My set has a mechanical oil pressure gauge. Face of each gauge is only 1-1/2 in dia.

TJ 12-28-2024 11:14 AM

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I have mounted extra gauges in the passenger cowl panel. You can look over at them to see what is happening with the motor.

19Fordy 12-28-2024 11:56 AM

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TJ, Can you please post a photo of those "cowl panel" gauges. What size are the gauges?
Thanks.

TJ 12-28-2024 02:37 PM

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Jim, I'm a little lame when it comes to posting photos, but I used the Stewart-Warner Wings gauges in my '32 cabriolet which I no longer own. Those gauges are two and a quarter overall diameter. They looked right in the car with the stock '32 gauges. I also wired them to the light switch so you could see them at night. I looked at mini gauges but I thought they were too small to see from the driver's seat.

69a 12-28-2024 05:05 PM

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A good idea when using multiple gauges, is to "clock" them so the needle is vertical in the normal operating position. That way you can tell at a glance what needs more attention.

ssffnomad 12-28-2024 05:11 PM

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Stewart Warner Wing guages.
Wood Grain to match the Dash.
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koates 12-28-2024 06:38 PM

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I have three mini gauges mounted in a panel under the center dash panel and find they are rather hard to read in a hurry. Have to take your eyes off the road for too long to decipher the readings correctly. I would go for the standard size 2 1/8" gauges if they can be fitted in. Regards, Kevin.

glennpm 12-29-2024 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ssffnomad (Post 2358669)
Stewart Warner Wing guages.
Wood Grain to match the Dash.
Attachment 557867


Very nice setup.

glennpm 12-29-2024 08:11 AM

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In my '32
Left to right:
- Temp
- Tach
- Oil pressure
- Voltage
- Vacuum



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