SyntheticBlinkerFluid
SyntheticBlinkerFluid PowerDork
3/27/14 1:47 p.m.

DaveEstey's gauge thread got me looking for Cylinder Head Temp gauges for the '68.

I came across this site:

http://www.speedhut.com

Anyone have any experience with their gauges?

I like the fact that I can customize the look of the gauge by changing the font, needle, bezel, etc. I basically made a vintage looking gauge that I like that would look at home in the '68.

Here's what I came up with:

Swank Force One
Swank Force One MegaDork
3/27/14 1:52 p.m.

They're really popular in the Celica AllTrac and Mazdaspeed Miata world for their small boost gauges. Never really seen anything negative about them besides price.

ultraclyde
ultraclyde SuperDork
3/27/14 2:13 p.m.

man, those are cool. I love custom touches like that.

Found in their gallery, looks like Ronald McDonald is a Cobra guy...

Ranger50
Ranger50 PowerDork
3/27/14 2:30 p.m.

Just bring money.

MadScientistMatt
MadScientistMatt UltraDork
3/27/14 2:32 p.m.
ultraclyde wrote: looks like Ronald McDonald is a Cobra guy...

I nominate that for "Say What?"

SyntheticBlinkerFluid
SyntheticBlinkerFluid PowerDork
3/27/14 2:41 p.m.

In reply to Swank Force One:

I did notice that they were pricey, but they have built in warning lights and I can get them to light up green at night. Unless someone has something exactly like this for cheaper, I think it's worth the money.

DaveEstey
DaveEstey UberDork
3/27/14 2:44 p.m.

Gauges are one thing in the car you spend a lot of time looking at. Best to get exactly what you want.

Gasoline
Gasoline SuperDork
3/27/14 2:48 p.m.
DaveEstey wrote: Gauges are one thing in the car you spend a lot of time looking at. Best to get exactly what you want.

Gauges should look like Hooters.

ultraclyde
ultraclyde SuperDork
3/27/14 2:56 p.m.

Getting closer....

JoeTR6
JoeTR6 Reader
3/27/14 5:47 p.m.

I have one as a boost gauge in a Mazdaspeed Miata. With all the choices of color and font, it comes damn close to matching the factory gauges. It's been in the car for 3 years with no issues. Price definitely wasn't a selling point, but the quality seems to be there.

SyntheticBlinkerFluid
SyntheticBlinkerFluid PowerDork
3/27/14 8:59 p.m.

In reply to JoeTR6:

That's what I needed to know. I'm a ways off from getting these, but quality is what I'm looking for.

jmthunderbirdturbo
jmthunderbirdturbo Reader
3/28/14 12:30 a.m.

added to favorites for future projects...thanks...

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