Looking for a broken small gauge


SkeletonGT

Well-known member
Mar 21, 2019
48
Novi, Michigan
Hello all,
I'm looking for a broken smaller gauge that someone would be willing to part with, for donor parts. I'm learning how to fix these!
 

twobjshelbys

GT Owner
Jul 26, 2010
6,189
Las Vegas, NV
Hello all,
I'm looking for a broken smaller gauge that someone would be willing to part with, for donor parts. I'm learning how to fix these!
What for? There isn't a cottage industry here. Replacement small gauges are available from Autometer with a no-fail design for around $200 each.
 

SkeletonGT

Well-known member
Mar 21, 2019
48
Novi, Michigan
Hi Tony,
Didn't realize that I could still buy those. I've been able to repair all of mine except the ones with Microcontroller issues. 25% of the time its the micro. Was hoping that it was a quick fix for me if someone had a bad gauge. Was able to fix the Tach and Speedo too. Ones mans junk is another mans gold. Just trying to get this car built!
 

twobjshelbys

GT Owner
Jul 26, 2010
6,189
Las Vegas, NV
Hi Tony,
Didn't realize that I could still buy those. I've been able to repair all of mine except the ones with Microcontroller issues. 25% of the time its the micro. Was hoping that it was a quick fix for me if someone had a bad gauge. Was able to fix the Tach and Speedo too. Ones mans junk is another mans gold. Just trying to get this car built!
If you have a recipe for the tach and speedo there is a market for that as the only solutions are originals from Ford (which can fail again) or to replace the entire panel with speedhut. I think Rich (GT Guy) might have a fix for the big ones but it's been pretty quiet about it if so.
 

Rick Mustang

GT Owner
Mar 29, 2016
107
Central Texas
I have a bunch of gauges. Most good.
 

ttn27

GT Owner
Sep 7, 2014
38
If you have a recipe for the tach and speedo there is a market for that as the only solutions are originals from Ford (which can fail again) or to replace the entire panel with speedhut. I think Rich (GT Guy) might have a fix for the big ones but it's been pretty quiet about it if so.
Rich must be pretty busy because I tried to email him about my speedo gauge and he never answer my email.
 

extrap

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Jul 16, 2020
1,898
Gainesville FL
Rich must be pretty busy because I tried to email him about my speedo gauge and he never answer my email.
Maybe I shouldn't reply for him but I think it's safe to say he's got a workload for a bit.
 

Rick Mustang

GT Owner
Mar 29, 2016
107
Central Texas
Rich replaced my tach and speedo with his new design. I had him replace all the small gauges at the same time with AutoMeter’s newest design.
 

ttn27

GT Owner
Sep 7, 2014
38
Rich replaced my tach and speedo with his new design. I had him replace all the small gauges at the same time with AutoMeter’s newest design.
Did you have to remove the tach and speedo and send these gauges to him to rebuild?
 

fjpikul

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Jan 4, 2006
11,680
Belleville, IL
You send him cash and your broken gauge and he sends you a nicely refurbished working gauge,