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Old 05-07-2009, 09:21 PM
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Oh hi all, I'm looking for some classic looking gauges for my never ending project build, and was after some ideas. I've looked at the Smiths range, but I'm really not sure if I like them too much. Does anyone have any ideas, or know of other brands that make a more classy old world looking gauge?

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Old 05-07-2009, 09:39 PM
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Gotta remember Smiths probably haven't changed in 40yrs or more & they are an excellent quality gauge, probably the most commonly used gauge in older/classic cars.
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It's got nothing to do with the quality of their gauges, I just don't much like them. There has gotta be others though doesn't there?
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May be in your best interest to go custom then?
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VDO do a classic range.

So do Autometer.....





http://www.rocketindustries.com.au/s...6amp%3B+Access.


Plenty of options depending on your budget!
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There is no budget! But I wasn't aware that brands like AM did classic looking stuff. Cheers mate
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most US rodders use the Autometer classics series...there's quite a few diffent styles too.

What are you building?
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How about some Dakota Digital guages?

http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.cfm
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