Unusual gauge location

OvlovS70 · Jan 2nd, 2014, 13:46

Hello,
Spotted this on eBay:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLASSIC-VO...item35cfd99ade
I'm guessing photo's 8 and twelve depicting the gauges around the auto selector is not a standard issue location? It's a clever arrangement.
Cheers

360beast · Jan 2nd, 2014, 15:36

I was looking at this 340 a few nights ago but didn't notice those gauges.

Looks like a custom job but very well done.

OvlovS70 · Jan 2nd, 2014, 18:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by 360beast

I was looking at this 340 a few nights ago but didn't notice those gauges.

Looks like a custom job but very well done.

It looks like an instrument cluster has been halved, and I agree, looks very well done

As it is so well done I wondered if it was someone here or over on 300 mania.
A very clever use of a dead space.
Cheer

mollusk · Jan 2nd, 2014, 18:56

I'd go with the halved main cluster also - the blanks above the fuel and temp gauges are designed to accept a vac gauge and ambient temp. The car is an 84 and as such has Smiths instruments. Aux gauges are much less common for Smiths than for the later VDO instruments.
The extra gauges in the pics consist of VDO rev counter, vac gauge, and ambient gauge. (yes I can tell the difference).
Suggestion - owner bought an instrument cluster with the extra gauges fitted intending to replace the cluster in the car - and found VDO is not a direct replacement for Smiths. Owner used cluster to make an aux panel.

BTW - there is an accessory panel available that fits in the "hole" in front of the gear selector - takes a couple of switches and two 52mm gauges - usually an oil pressure and a voltmeter. The Volvo panel is not that easy to find.

God I'm an anorak - Mollusk.

360beast · Jan 2nd, 2014, 19:00

There's one of the gauge panels for sale on German eBay for 249 euros

Logan360 · Jan 3rd, 2014, 05:41

What does that equate to?

360beast · Jan 3rd, 2014, 09:16

£206.61 so NZD 411.97

Logan360 · Jan 3rd, 2014, 10:27

I really scored with my $50 one including gauges. Need to definitely find someone to mould more.

360beast · Jan 3rd, 2014, 10:39

Where did you get it from?

http://promould.co.nz/about-injectio...mitlon-waikato

Maybe these guys could make some? They say there's no limit on production numbers...

Logan360 · Jan 3rd, 2014, 10:43

Thanks may have to give them a call. And I got mine off v3m from Aussie.

Jan 2nd, 2014, 13:46	#1
OvlovS70 Still a learning member Last Online: Aug 17th, 2022 18:49 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ayrshire	Unusual gauge location Hello, Spotted this on eBay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLASSIC-VO...item35cfd99ade I'm guessing photo's 8 and twelve depicting the gauges around the auto selector is not a standard issue location? It's a clever arrangement. Cheers

Jan 3rd, 2014, 05:41	#6
Logan360 MR300 Last Online: Dec 1st, 2023 17:22 Join Date: May 2012 Location: tauranga	What does that equate to? __________________ Own (NEW!! 97 960 top spec, 96 855 T5), 97 royal blue Volvo S90, 86 white 360GLT, 96 Volvo 850R black, 95 960 owned, 89 carolla, 94 940Tic, mitsi GTO TT, Volvo 850 turbo, 9 360GLTs, R32 skyline, 360GL hatch, 1984 Toyota corona

Jan 3rd, 2014, 10:27	#8
Logan360 MR300 Last Online: Dec 1st, 2023 17:22 Join Date: May 2012 Location: tauranga	I really scored with my $50 one including gauges. Need to definitely find someone to mould more. __________________ Own (NEW!! 97 960 top spec, 96 855 T5), 97 royal blue Volvo S90, 86 white 360GLT, 96 Volvo 850R black, 95 960 owned, 89 carolla, 94 940Tic, mitsi GTO TT, Volvo 850 turbo, 9 360GLTs, R32 skyline, 360GL hatch, 1984 Toyota corona

Jan 3rd, 2014, 10:43	#10
Logan360 MR300 Last Online: Dec 1st, 2023 17:22 Join Date: May 2012 Location: tauranga	Thanks may have to give them a call. And I got mine off v3m from Aussie. __________________ Own (NEW!! 97 960 top spec, 96 855 T5), 97 royal blue Volvo S90, 86 white 360GLT, 96 Volvo 850R black, 95 960 owned, 89 carolla, 94 940Tic, mitsi GTO TT, Volvo 850 turbo, 9 360GLTs, R32 skyline, 360GL hatch, 1984 Toyota corona

Jan 2nd, 2014, 15:36	#2
360beast Go redblock or go home Last Online: Today 21:21 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK	I was looking at this 340 a few nights ago but didn't notice those gauges. Looks like a custom job but very well done.

Jan 2nd, 2014, 18:56	#4
mollusk VOC Member Last Online: Aug 10th, 2020 14:45 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Needham Market View Photos By: mollusk	I'd go with the halved main cluster also - the blanks above the fuel and temp gauges are designed to accept a vac gauge and ambient temp. The car is an 84 and as such has Smiths instruments. Aux gauges are much less common for Smiths than for the later VDO instruments. The extra gauges in the pics consist of VDO rev counter, vac gauge, and ambient gauge. (yes I can tell the difference). Suggestion - owner bought an instrument cluster with the extra gauges fitted intending to replace the cluster in the car - and found VDO is not a direct replacement for Smiths. Owner used cluster to make an aux panel. BTW - there is an accessory panel available that fits in the "hole" in front of the gear selector - takes a couple of switches and two 52mm gauges - usually an oil pressure and a voltmeter. The Volvo panel is not that easy to find. God I'm an anorak - Mollusk.

Jan 2nd, 2014, 19:00	#5
360beast Go redblock or go home Last Online: Today 21:21 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK	There's one of the gauge panels for sale on German eBay for 249 euros

Jan 3rd, 2014, 09:16	#7
360beast Go redblock or go home Last Online: Today 21:21 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK	£206.61 so NZD 411.97

Jan 3rd, 2014, 10:39	#9
360beast Go redblock or go home Last Online: Today 21:21 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK	Where did you get it from? http://promould.co.nz/about-injectio...mitlon-waikato Maybe these guys could make some? They say there's no limit on production numbers...

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