Gauge's

[Deleted User]
edited November -1 in HUDSON
Some time ago a member posted pictures of Hudson Wasp gauge set up of which I am attaching picture, as I am getting closer to final installation of dash board and although I have better than decent original gauge's depending on availability, performace and price I'd like to consider what other member installed...If anyone remembers or knows about gauge's in picture I'd appreciate learning with information sent to my email:



kada9528@cox.net



Thank you,



Ray

Comments

  • Here's a link to the thread in the forum....







    http://classiccar.com/index.php?option=com_jfusion&Itemid=62&jfile=showthread.php&t=20870



    Thread Title:

    (52/53 Super Wasp 2dr Brougham for sale (Multi-page thread 1 2)

    foresaken80206)



    Craig
  • Craig,



    Thank you,



    Ray
  • Thanks Rick,



    Your right Rick and I just emailed them...If I could have my original gauge's restored (see picturer) I rather install them, if not I would consider ones pictured Wasp.



    Ray
  • hudsontech
    hudsontech Senior Contributor
    Those are nice looking gauges - I'd put them in a Hudson in a heartbeat. Even tho they aren't original, they are "after market" and after market can be, if like these, acceptable. I'm not sure I'd want to be in a Hudson if you try to bend the speedo needle at 140, tho. LOL :D



    I'd say these would be beyond acceptable.



    Hudsonly,

    Alex Burr

    Memphis, TN
  • hudsontech wrote:
    Those are nice looking gauges - I'd put them in a Hudson in a heartbeat. Even tho they aren't original, they are "after market" and after market can be, if like these, acceptable. I'm not sure I'd want to be in a Hudson if you try to bend the speedo needle at 140, tho. LOL :D



    I'd say these would be beyond acceptable.



    Hudsonly,

    Alex Burr

    Memphis, TN



    I agree with Alex. Those gauges look great in that instrument pod!



    Kevin C.
  • In case anyone is interested, I called Classic Instruments this morning and learned following cost of pair of item # TR52SLC 5" gauge's in pictuce is $569.00 and cost of 5" clock starts at $395.00



    Ray
  • rambos_ride
    rambos_ride Senior Contributor
    Ray wrote:
    In case anyone is interested, I called Classic Instruments this morning and learned following cost of pair of item # TR52SLC 5" gauge's in pictuce is $569.00 and cost of 5" clock starts at $395.00

    Ray

    I love the original gauges but, I really think that setup in the first picture would look great in your car. It's clean, a "little" more modern and fits with the surround for that dash very nicely.

    That's just my .02 for what it's worth!
  • Thanks to all with input and comments, I am confused even more now, but leaning towards Classic Instruments gauge's, keeping my old original rebuild clock and gauge's on a shelve somewhere?



    Ray
  • rambos_ride
    rambos_ride Senior Contributor
    Ray wrote:
    Thanks to all with input and comments, I am confused even more now, but leaning towards Classic Instruments gauge's, keeping my old original rebuild clock and gauge's on a shelve somewhere?

    Ray

    Someone will buy those parts from you at some point if you don't use them.

    The CI gauges will be easier to make work with your newer wiring/engine combination as well.

    Dan
  • RL Chilton
    RL Chilton Administrator, Member
    Ray wrote:
    Thanks to all with input and comments, I am confused even more now, but leaning towards Classic Instruments gauge's, keeping my old original rebuild clock and gauge's on a shelve somewhere?

    Ray

    Come on, Ray! You know as well as I do, that if you don't use them, then you can save them for your NEXT Hudson project!

    Hey, and it's a WAAAYYYY better start than having three lug nuts!
  • RL Chilton wrote:
    Come on, Ray! You know as well as I do, that if you don't use them, then you can save them for your NEXT Hudson project!



    Hey, and it's a WAAAYYYY better start than having three lug nuts!



    Thanks to all, I stand corrected on CI prices; see below incoming email:



    Wouldn't you rather own a Hudson...Have good evening...Ray



    Ray,







    The TR62SLF would sell for $817.00 complete with all the sending units.







    Thanks,



    Zac
  • Lee ODell
    Lee ODell Senior Contributor
    I like the looks of the gauges in the Hudson.



    I believe the Classic Gauges can be ordered with either flat glass or convex glass. I like the looks of the convex glass but unfortunately no matter what angle you look at the gauge, there is some light reflecting off the glass at some spot on the glass.



    Wow! That is a heafty price. The cost has gone up alot in the last couple of years. But they sure look good.



    Lee
  • Ducor Kid
    Ducor Kid Expert Adviser
    Ray,

    New Vintage USA has several sets I think would look great in Hudson's.

    My favorite at moment is:

    www.newvintageusa.com/images/woodwardbeigekit-med.jpg

    There are several styles to from at:

    http://newvintageusa.com/

    I just found their site again just what I get for not saving a site!



    Larry
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