Vall, where did you get all those gauges for under 150? If you don't mind my asking. I have to replace every gauge in my Camaro, as there are none in it.

 

I'm interest too, kind of. I was planning on gauge marks recalibrating mine and addind an oil pressure gauge to the stock cluster. But your price is even cheaper than that.

 

Guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder? I think the Corvair boxes are way better looking than the Vega or S10 boxes. More compact, and trim, plus most of them were manual steering that I needed. Had I used either the Vega or S10 boxes I would never have fitted them in the tiny space I'm working with.

 

I bought mine at a local place called Baxter Auto Parts, but O'Reilly's carries them too. I got the water, oil, and volts as a gauge pack which saved a ton. They were only $42. The fuel was about $22, and the speedo was the spendy one at around $77. Not sure how O'Reilly's prices compare, but I got 10% off through a friend, so they'd still be close I would imagine.

 

Can you post a pic?

 

Do you mean the gauges Damon? Yes, I can. Still in the boxes, but I'll try a picture through the hard plastic.-Vall

These are what I got, but chrome trim and mounting plate.
http://www.google.com/products/catal...d=0CDEQ8gIwAg#

Looks like JC Whitney has them cheaper, but their shipping charges suck. They charge S&H according to the price of the item, not weight.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/classic-ser...44&zmap=31362G

http://www.jcwhitney.com/classic-ser...44&zmap=18941G

 

Those links work. Good deal.

 

After having my buddy help me all day yesterday on my project, I went to his house with my welder today and helped him on his '48 Austin. We got his ladder bars tore out and relocated, then welded back in. Also got his rear shock mounts built and located.
We've already got his all wired, and about the only thing needed to finish his is the front shocks, and putting the interior back in. We've tested all the wiring and brakes, plus started the engine, so he's a lot closer on his than I am on mine.

 

I broke my last, barely replaceable lower grill because I'm an idiot. I cleaned out the trunk of the 80 about 2weeks ago. I left it all in the bed of my truck with the inner bumper structure and a set of very nice tail lights. Well it is getting cold out now and wouldn't ya know snap, crackle, pop. Its dust.

 

Bummer Damon!
I got my lower valance welded up on the Austin. Only area that had any rust and I didn't notice it until I sat the front clip down and the valance collapsed in a 8" area. Looked it over and found it was almost transparent from all the little rust holes over the last 70 yrs.!
My neighbor had some sheetmetal from his old Chrysler donor he used to build his custom car. I found a piece from the trunk inner fender that was very close to the shape and contour to match the rotten metal.
Cut it out and clamped the new piece in place with my butt weld clamps. Made a few tacks, then used my dollies and hammer to work it into position and shape. Gradually it formed right into place and I welded it as I went. Looks like a perfect fit now!