Has Anybody used them, and how's the quality.
Also,if You have any advice on different gauges I would be interested,.
Thanks
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Has Anybody used them, and how's the quality.
Also,if You have any advice on different gauges I would be interested,.
Thanks
Ive had em in two cars so far with no complaints! not as good as others, but way better than local parts store guages.
What made them not as good as "the others"?Quote:
Originally Posted by hotroddaddy
Thanks!
They are built down to a price point, not up to a quality level.............and, depending on your sense of style, they look low end. Like most things though, if those factors aren't on your list of criteria they might work out just fine.
I have a set in a 47 chevy coupe. The bubble face lenses on mine reflects in the windshield at night. Very irritating. They are mounted in a billet dash that accepts the gauges from the front. If they were recessed to the rear, it might not be an issue. Other than that, no complaints.
I used Autometer's five gauge pack, and I like them just fine.
I used them in my last build and find them to install, look and operate as good as the higher priced gauges I previously used. The glass lenses and the printing of the faces are excellent. Will use them again.
Thanks Guys,,,I'll look at other brands and and make my choice soon.
do a chr search marks914.......ted
Thanks,I will.Quote:
Originally Posted by ted dehaan
I'm the UK dealer for Dolphin so have sold quite a few, never had any complaints.
It looks like the Shark line has the domed glass faces - which wouldn't be my choice, but would be fine for some. They also don't mfr the 3-1/8 dia speedo and tach which I prefer, only the 3-3/8. They were too new on the market when I was accumulating parts for my car and were an unknown, so am using VDO's. But Dolphin have hung in there, so my guess is that they are a reasonably sound product, and if in your budget, a possible choice.
Take a look here for other brands to look at - eGauges.com - VDO, Auto Meter, Defi, Isspro, Cyberdyne and Classic Instruments Gauges
This is his website: New Vintage USAQuote:
Originally Posted by ted dehaan
Let's see here.
You spend the BIG BUCKS on a blower motor, have a pro shop build you a car, and ya want to "Go Cheap" on fishy gauges.
Slam sum Stewart Warner traditional guages in it and do it right.
Just my .02 cents
I'm confused :confused: You mentioned Duane at N&N sending you pictures of your body & chassis "being assembled", and you mentioned the car "...being built for you...", but then you posted pictures of a set of Bilstein coil-over's that you bought. Duane has his "Roller" and "Premium Roller", with the only difference being bare metal parts vs chrome/polish on the front end & rear four link - both include coil over shocks in the package. Now you're shopping gauge options. Can you help us understand how this car is coming together, just for grins? :D
Car is almost done from Duane's shop.{He is sending me a couple of disposable cameras that he took several pics with and I will post later}
It's not that difficult to understand,,He does provide "rollers" and I wanted Mine with Bilstein coilovers and shocks.
I'm not shopping gauges,,the shop that's doing the "finishing build" uses Dolphin gauges but I can "upgrade" if I choose to a brand of My choice!
I have upgraded several items that the shop regularly uses to my choice of manufacturer.
Does this help you understand my build??
I'm not "GOING CHEAP",,,,as You know some rod shops buy large quantities of parts from certain companies{like the dolphin gauges},some are decent parts,and some I chose to upgrade to a better quality part,,,,right?Quote:
Originally Posted by DA34GUY
I do like the Stewart Warner gauges a lot,but I might go with the Autometer Prestige series,,they are nice as well.
Sounds good???
I bought autometer when I got to the gauge point. Medium to very good quality, nice variety of styles and good reviews.
I've used Dolphin's in a few builds, no problems with them... Kind of comes down to the look you want on the gauges. I put a set of Stewart Warner "Wings" in a guy's car early last summer, it was a ten year old build and the new gauges vs. the Auto Meter Comp gauges he had in it sure changed the look of the dash. Don't really think there's much difference in the quality of the gauges and in a street car they're fine. Heck, you've already spent so much on the build the price of gauges is insignificant. Just go with whatever gauge fits in with the "theme" of the build and the look of the interior.
I have heard good things about Dolphin gauges. I agree that you should go with the guage that best fits the look of the car you are building. Good luck!
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Originally Posted by Mr Blue
Thank You Don,,,,should have some pics of the chassis and "un-painted" body next week!
I will do just that Dave ,Thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave Severson
ps,,,,these damn things "sure do" add up!!!!:CRY::eek:
I had them on a customer project that he provided. The speedo had dip switches. The book to set the dip switches was something like 72pages and there were over 200 possible settings to get the speedo right. Of course the speedo has never worked nor will it because to set it one would have to take wrenches drive the car, drop the steering colum and take the gage panel loose then take the speedo out far enough to change the setting and reinstall all that mess to retighten the steering column and drive it again. I called dolphin and gave him the tire combo, rear gear and tranny ratios and he couldn't figure it out for a 'dry, starting point' setting - he said i was on my own. I believe the newer generation gages have electronic adjustments you can do from the front. I had same problem with classis instrumets '56 chevy gage pckage. So when you are buying gages be sure to find out how the speedo is calibrated!
Thanks ojh!!!
Yep I'm still afraid to try calibrating mine once the truck is road worthy. Even the simplest ones come with the 100 page instruction book! :)
i have them in my t bucket have a little over 5000 miles on it so far no probs.
I agree with Don. I put Stewart-Warner gauges in my '29 Ford roadster back in 1988 but opted for Dakota Digital for my '32. Choice is a matter of reflecting the car's style.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Blue
I agree too that it is a matter of what look you want. Dolphin does alot of styles. I just didn't want the little dolphin picture on my gauges( and I'm a former Marine Biologist! :) )
I thinks as to quality they have been around a while now, and I do see them in a lot of rods at shows. I think the price factor really dictates what we buy, and by the time your getting to settle on gauges, most of our wallets are pretty thin! Since Your car is being built for you, I don't think you have to worry about install and calibration so that should make the choice a little easier!(or are you installing them?)