Technical Pics / Feedback of Autometer gauges in a Model A

Any pictures or feedback of Autometer gauges in a Model A...
I will be running a 59AB flathead and a T5 Transmission with mechanical speedo

Have done a few searches but haven't been able to find any pics....
Need some help....I am doing a my research on gauges to use in my Model A Roadster and I am highly considering using Autometer Gauges...
I already ruled out Cl***ic Instruments or using vintage Stewart warner gauges

I was set on using a new set from Stewart Warner, wings, black face, until I started reading the many reviews of stuck speedometers, bad customer service and the product no longer been made in the USA and lack of support... I started having second thoughts....That is what let me to Autometer...

I am not a big fan of the racer look on them but found a few lines that might work for me.
I am considering using one of the lines below, mounted on an Ensign dash insert.

Any pics or feedback that can help me make my mind will be greatly appreciated

Prestige Series Antique Ivory

Old Time Black

Antique Beige

 

Black face, white needles and numbers...………………………………...

 

It kinda sounds like you’ve got a budget in your head and don’t want to spend more than $**x

The dash is a focal point on any car, but it’s even more so in a roadster.

I’d make sure whatever you put into it doesn’t look to cheesy.

 

Of the 3 you have shown, I like the first ones because the "Autometer" is less obvious.

 

Agree 100%.
That's why I was sold on Stewart since the look is nice, clean and timeless...but everything I am reading says the product quality has dropped a lot. More than a few having to replace defective speedos (within the first 1k miles) or temp gauges.

Autometer reminds me of a street racer or a drift car...but I am yet to find a bad review on it and I sure would love to the idea of only having to install them one time

Budget is somewhat of a concern but just as you said, roadster, 5 gauges smack in the middle of the dash....they need to look nice.
The Prestige series is $745, the Antique beige is $323 and the black face is $315....the Stewart set was $340

 

I went vintage, 49/50 Ford.

 

That was one of the reasons I like those. The Autometer logo in the others looks out of place.
I kind of like the "A" logo in it...reminds me of Model A
The Ivory or Beige background can help them pop....I am hoping to paint the body Washington blue with haystack pinstripping.

 

I like that one as it is somewhat similar to the Stewart set I originally liked.

 

That looks really nice! Very clean!

 

Of the Auto Meter gauges, I like the old time black face/white crescent needle set the best. They have more of a period look.
I have been collecting odd vintage SW gauges for years trying to come up with a complete decent vintage set. It is difficult to do without breaking the bank, that's for sure. I have an Auto Meter tach I'm considering using separate from the Stewart Warner cluster. Not a match but I like the look.
You may want to use two water temp gauges with the flattie or just use a switch for reading each bank.

 

I used white face because everyone else uses black face. Repainted the A spedometer to match.

 

I running Stewart Warner winged gauges in my V8 A, like the vintage look. The car up and running but not finished, happy with the choice.

 

This look really nice! Good choice.

 

That's my problem with old vintage...Expensive, for a complete set. I sure like the looks and love the curve gl*** on them.

I've been thinking of running moon eyes direct team gauges on each head or using a switch to read each bank. Good call out.

 

I agree that looks really good.
Where did you get your from, if you don't mind me asking? Any issues with them?

 

The gauges came from Speedway and the panel is from Haneline, installed and wired the gauges and the all work great.

 

This is how I laid mine out. Auto meter cl***ic hot rod guages


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I'd imagine your original gas tank has been "gutted", or are the gauges shallow enough to fit into the tank's recess? Fingers crossed, but I'm thinking the original gas tank is no longer being used.

BTW...That interior looks fantastic!

Lynn

 

I’m digging the prestige antique ivory. I’m looking for gauges now and have eyed those myself.... just my $.02


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The original tank isn't used. The area behind the gauge panel has been hole sawed behind each gauge. I know of no gauges shallow enough to use with out cutting the tank. I have never liked the idea of 10 gallons of gasoline in my lap.

 

Have you looked at the universal sets cl***ic instruments sells? A little pricier than autometers but less than vintage stewart Warners
https://shop.cl***icinstruments.com/universal-fit-gauge-sets

 

I put Cl***ic Instruments in my '32 (first 4 pictures). They are very nicely made gauges and worth the extra money. Work great and look vintage without somebody big old logo going all over the front of the gauge. They are easier to read at night than they are during the daytime. My eyes are old. I am running a Ford ****** so had to have the Ford signal converter which adds a few bucks to the total cost, too. It was easy to calibrate and seems to be very accurate.

The last 3 pictures are Auto Meters going in my '62 Ford unibody pickup. Also, very well made gauges. I have modified a stock dash insert to fit them and like how it came out so far. Haven't driven it yet so no idea how they will be to read. I will be using a GPS converter to drive the electric speedometer on this one.

Spend the money for good gauges. Nothing more frustrating than getting everything the way you want it and having to take it back apart because it quits working. I do think it's one area that you "get what you pay for". Good gauges are expensive.

SPark

 

You might checkout SPEEDHUT.com,
You can custom design the gauge faces, made right here in the USA.
I’ve been using their gauges on customer cars, and my own for at least fifteen years.
Ken

 

Autometer Old Time Black gauges in my Model A:






Speedway (likely Chinese) gauges @ $162 for the set, going in my F100:

 

The gauges on that Ensign insert look really nice. Thank you for sharing!
Couldn't agree with you more....I want to install them once and not have to take them off because they quit working.

 

Those old time black gauges do look good! Are the gl***es curve or just the reflection on them?
Really like the spears added to each side of the insert. Is that something you made? Well done

 

Thank you. Definitely interesting
I got a few ideas and will see what their quote comes back to.

 

Old Tyme black gauges in my A roadster. Bill

 

The faces are curved.
I made the spears from an extra garnish molding – I cut/shaped it to fit, welded threaded studs on the back, and had them chromed.

 

You did a great job with those spears! I really like the way they look.
The more I see those Old Tyme Black gauges the more I get to like them... Thank you for posting.