Hi Dave,
Having looked at the gauges on the "gauge guys" website, they are nice looking
gauges, but they are not original for early 3000 roadster cars.
First, the face finish appears to not be a matte gold(ish) metallic as should
be. More importantly, the oil and temp should be a single dual purpose gauge,
and the fuel gauge face is constructed differently than the one shown. In
their fuel gauge, the needle pivot at the top is not visible, behind a portion
of the gauge face. On the original gauge, the needle pivot slot is visible and
the dial face is a single layer and flat.
If you are seeking an original appearance, or concours, you should have yours
rebuilt.
David W. Jones
'62 Mk II BT7 tricarb
Cumberland, RI USA
"Malaney, David W" <DavidWMalaney@eaton.com> wrote:
On the subject of gauges. I notice in the gageguys.com web site that they
list "authentic" Smiths gages for sale. I think this means they (or
someone)
make new Smiths gauges off of "original" prints(?) My questions: Are the
fuel and oil press/coolant temp gages direct replacements for the Healey
gages, or are they just close approximations, or are they not at all
correct?
And, is the "magnolia" face they list the same color as the face on the
early
Healey gauges (before the white letters on black face years)? Or, would I
be
better served to purchase an old "original" gauge and send it out to
Nisonger
for rebuilt/refurbish? I have a Mk1. Thanks for any info.
Dave
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