datsunfreak Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 Anyone seen the later dash kitted with aftermarket gauges that look right for the car? Autometer is a bit flash for my tastes, but maybe something like a Stewart-Warner vintage style? Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 Speedhut are all custom made. Still not quite the same in my opinion but a very nice gauge either way. Quote Link to comment
kelowg Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 Speedhut has huge number of options. Thin,so they install ez. Love mine. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted September 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 Speedhut are all custom made. Still not quite the same in my opinion but a very nice gauge either way. Speedhut has huge number of options. Thin,so they install ez. Love mine. Interesting idea. Thanks! I like that they have combo gauges too. Perfect for replacing the combo gauge on the right side... :thumbup: 1 Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 Speedhut is the same recommendation I would make, but beyond that VDO makes some gauges that look very similar to old Datsun gauges. Oddly, I think they are from their marine line, but I could be wrong. I just did a quick search for ”Datsun speedhut" on google images and it showed some decent looking options people have chosen. Also showed some horrid ones, but hey, that happens Quote Link to comment
Rjawm Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 Another option is http://www.dolphingauges.com/ They make multi gauges too. Personally, I went with Speedhut but more because I could custom choose the set up. Quote Link to comment
datsunrides Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 Most roadster owners seem to go with Classic Instrument gauges, but mostly in the flat dash cars. Not sure if they make something you would like and fit in a high screen dash but couldn't hurt to check. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted September 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Most roadster owners seem to go with Classic Instrument gauges, but mostly in the flat dash cars. Not sure if they make something you would like and fit in a high screen dash but couldn't hurt to check. They have a few things I like, but pricing compared to Speedhut would probably keep them out of contention. Speedhut is the same recommendation I would make, but beyond that VDO makes some gauges that look very similar to old Datsun gauges. Oddly, I think they are from their marine line, but I could be wrong. I'll check those out. Thanks. :thumbup: I just did a quick search for ”Datsun speedhut" on google images... showed some horrid ones, but hey, that happens "Classy" is definitely the order of the day here. B) Another option is http://www.dolphingauges.com/ They make multi gauges too. Thanks. I'll check that out. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted September 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 I dig this VDO set-up, but no combo gauges... http://www.vdo-gauges.com/instruments/gauge-kits/vision-black-xl-6-gauge-kit-with-ford-transmission-sender-and-4-speedometer-tachometer.html There's a combo gauge for the "Onyx" series though... Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Seems like autometer has a lot more options if you haven't looked at them in a while. They have a few different combo gauges too. Might still be too flashy & pricey for what you're looking for, though. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted September 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Seems like autometer has a lot more options if you haven't looked at them in a while. I have not, apparently. ^_^ They have a few different combo gauges too. I did not know that. Very cool. :thumbup: Might still be too flashy & pricey for what you're looking for, though. Honestly, the other options listed above are just as pricey. :rofl: Do you know any model names for the gauges you posted? Not seeing them on Summit... Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 http://www.autometer.com/gauges/prestige-black-diamond.html http://www.autometer.com/gauges/designer-black-2.html http://www.autometer.com/gauges/designer-black.html I think those are the three I posted. They have others but I figured you'd be looking for black. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted September 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 I think those are the three I posted. Not bad. I think I could do the 5" combo on the right, the 5" speedo on the left, and the 3 3/8" tach in the center. :thumbup: They have others but I figured you'd be looking for black. No doubt. B) Quote Link to comment
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