WTB - Vintage Sun Gauges

horder · Addicted!

WTB - Vintage Sun Gauges

unruhjonny · Guru

you made me look, because I knew i had some extra gauges;
I believe I sold most of the stuff I have, but I have these little ones - I am sharing this in advance to making a kijiji posting incase they are of interest to you.

Edit: Hopefully this link works.

LINK

-- Edited by unruhjonny on Monday 14th of February 2022 06:59:06 PM

horder · Addicted!

Thanks for the info.not what Im looking for but appreciate the effort!

65Camino · Uber Guru

unruhjonny wrote:
you made me look, because I knew i had some extra gauges;
I believe I sold most of the stuff I have, but I have these little ones - I am sharing this in advance to making a kijiji posting incase they are of interest to you.
Edit: Hopefully this link works.
LINK

That link works.

65Camino · Uber Guru

Not that I need them but what year would those be from ?

hawkeye5766 · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

65Camino wrote:
Not that I need them but what year would those be from ?

No year,,those are equis sold through Crappy tire with their label on them. Still have some in the box!!

unruhjonny · Guru

hawkeye5766 wrote:
65Camino wrote:
Not that I need them but what year would those be from ?
No year,,those are equis sold through Crappy tire with their label on them. Still have some in the box!!

really!

Can you share some pictures?

If the box isn't sealed, could you share some pictures of the instructions?

hawkeye5766 · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

Think I bought these in the late 80's. I'm sure theirs an oil pressure one at dads.

1961ragtop · Veteran Member

I have a Stewart Warner oil temp gauge if you are interested. Open to an offer.

unruhjonny · Guru

hawkeye5766 wrote:
Think I bought these in the late 80's. I'm sure theirs an oil pressure one at dads.

Thank you so very much for sharing those!!

DonSSDD · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

These are mostly smith gauges, very good quality but not sun. The tach is Faria, peaks at 4000 rpm, not sure what uses that.

Prefectca · Poncho Master!

https://www.princessauto.com/en/2-in-triple-gauge-set/product/PA0004230069

would these work?

-- Edited by Prefectca on Tuesday 22nd of February 2022 02:23:00 PM

horder · Addicted!

Thanks for all the replies...keep em coming lol...

I was/am hoping to find a set like I have attached.

I might reach out to Don about a couple of those Smiths gauges...

-- Edited by horder on Tuesday 22nd of February 2022 06:47:18 PM

Prefectca · Poncho Master!

Wow, I didnt know Sun made gauges like that. I can see why you like the look of them.

Paul

Pontiacanada · A Poncho Legend!

Prefectca wrote:
Wow, I didnt know Sun made gauges like that. I can see why you like the look of them.

X2

Are they not for sale out there? Are they high priced?

horder · Addicted!

I missed an NOS set in Victoria last year that were very nicely priced. Buying 50 year old untested gauges off ebay at super high prices doesn't appeal to me. Id much prefer to buy off a forum. These were quite popular in the day. I had a set but sold them with my 72 Nova. Here is a pic of what I have now.

SD 396 · Poncho Master!

horder wrote:
Thanks for all the replies...keep em coming lol...

I was/am hoping to find a set like I have attached.

I might reach out to Don about a couple of those Smiths gauges...

-- Edited by horder on Tuesday 22nd of February 2022 06:47:18 PM

These are my favorite gauges from the 70's but are getting really hard to find now, so I'm not sure what you consider reasonable price. Keep in mind the amps gauge requires the shunt and the water temperature gauge requires a Sun sending unit. The sender is unique to the Sun temp gauge and is very difficult to find and very very expensive if the seller has any knowledge whatsoever. The reproduction units may move the needle but wouldn't rely on them to be accurate.
A volts gauge is a great solution but usually commands a higher price because they don't require the shunt.
The temperature gauge can be converted to a mechanical bulb and capillary but that also gets costly once you factor in shipping but probably the most cost effective approach.
I have sold more than 50 of these gauges over the years, NOS and used.

-- Edited by SD 396 on Wednesday 2nd of March 2022 10:50:50 AM

horder · Addicted!

I appreciate the info. Yes, I had these gauges in the past and loved them. I am aware of the sender and shunt issues. I work in the Electrical/instrumentation field. I have a supplier who will make me a shunt if I buy a gauge. Same style shunts are still used in DC motor/Drive applications. As well, there is a sender available that will work at a much more reasonable price than found on eBay... Its a bit of fab work to make it but I have made two for friends and they work flawlessly.