IF the Spit has the Smiths gauges that my GT6 has, You can still get the
same classic look Smiths gauges from APT (gaugeguys.com). I just switched
my distributor to a Mallory dual point, no tach drive and found that they
have an electronic tach, classic black and white with the chrome ring, that
looks almost identical to the old mechanical one. You might check with
them.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert D. MacKenzie" <dodo@texas.net>
To: <fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 10:50 PM
Subject: [Fot] Gauges Sets?
> As you all may remember, I am in the process of
> building/restoring/re-building a 1962 Spitfire Mk1 race car. The
> project is going very well. I have reassembled the rear suspension and
> overhauled the brakes (although the master has since developed a nasty
> leak - but that's another project. Currently the car is at Cutting Edge
> Racing in San Antonio getting a new roll cage with side bars as well as
> new Kerkey vintage style seats.
>
> One issue I have been struggling with is that of the instrumentation and
> wiring.
>
> I want to re-create the look and feel of the original car with a
> tachometer and gauge set in the center panel of the dashboard. I plan
> to keep it very simple and hoped to just have two large gauges, the
> tachometer and a combo oil pressure/oil temp/water temp gauge
>
> I have looked at several catalogs and web-sites and can't seem to find
> just what I am looking for. Auto Meter has the closest to what I had in
> mind but I am looking for some direction from the group on other options
> and where to source sending units for the various temps and pressures.
>
> Also, I want to install the external electrical shut-off switch as
> required by most race clubs. Any sources on that particular item would
> also be appreciated.
>
>
>
> Robert MacKenzie
> 62 Spitfire Mk1 (Race)
> 79 Spitfire 1500 (Street)
> San Antonio, TX
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