Old school gauges..how hard to switch?
While I was out snorting around yesterday (snorting, because the MFI is still a little "off"), I came across an early swb 912 that was slowly returning to the elements. it's about 100 yards from the Atlantic ocean, so it's pretty crusty...anyway, I noticed that it had the very cool earlier style gauges.
How hard is it to switch over all of the gauges to this type? Can I use any from this 912 (assuming that I can get parts from it)
Thanks
Oh, and I weighed the car last week, with only a bit of gas in it, it came out at 2216. Less than I was expecting.
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gauge swapping on early 911/912's
Yes, the early gauges from 66-67 should be usable for 1968-73 911/912 cars. However, they are a PITA to install because they have to be mounted from inside the trunk vs. the later style gauges which could be pulled out from inside the cockpit of the car and replaced very easily. I have had to replace a few of mine on my 67 911 and I never relish having to go into the trunk with a flashlight trying to fumble thru the bundles of wires. The 69-73 gauges are also easier to find in the used parts bins. My advice. Stick with what you have. It's not worth the headache unless its original.
I agree that the old ones with the chrome bezels and green numbering are cool though! I bought a rare combo oil pressure/oil temp gauge stated in German with about 6 months ago. It is in mint condition. Next time I need to get into the gauge wires, it's going in.