Vacuum/Econ & Ambient Temp Gauge Kit

Post by **foggyjames** » 04 Jun 2005 05:01 pm

Well I've acquired another set. I'm aware that I owe various people econ gauges - namely Pete F (or did you find one in the end Pete?), Mick and Hugh (probably in that order), but if no-one claims it, it'll be sold as a kit at the BKV/National next weekend.

Assuming the econ gauge sells on its own, the ambient temp gauge will be for sale on its own for £20....slightly reduced there on the basis that I don't automatically owe the buyer my next econometer. I know that might seem a bit stingey, but it's a bit of a pain both for me (having odd gauges on the shelf) and a buyer wanting a 'set'.

I'll be asking £25 for econ gauge, including the bumpf needed to fit it...but first let me test it!

cheers

James

Post by **petefarrell360** » 04 Jun 2005 06:12 pm

Hi James,
Cheers for remembering, I did manage to aquire one in the end thanks, so..........Mick, I believe it's your turn!
Pete

Post by **5lab** » 04 Jun 2005 06:35 pm

fixed mine so its all micks

Post by **foggyjames** » 04 Jun 2005 07:31 pm

Calling Redline!

cheers

James

Post by **redline** » 05 Jun 2005 10:51 am

thanks foggy , i will take it if it is working will pm you later

Post by **bodejodel** » 05 Jun 2005 04:14 pm

Wow...

25 for an econ gauge... 20 for an amb temp...
I think I have quite some cash laying around in my shed...

Post by **foggyjames** » 05 Jun 2005 04:53 pm

I originally sold them for £50 incl shipping for the pair. I dropped that to £20 for the 'odd' ones. It's kinda good money, I agree, but then petrol isn't cheap, and I probably have to visit the yard 15 times per set I find...and you guys know I'm not exactly spending the money on drink, drugs and loose women!! I guess I've also brought around 10 sets onto the scene...think of the joy and happiness I've been spreading

The bad news is that I can't test my new one, as I've broken my car! The front cam seal totally ate itself after I put it in back to front (it's a subtle mistake! Pics to follow in a new thread), so my engine is now in pieces going nowhere without a new seal. Should be back on the road on Wednesday. Worst case scenario: I'll bring it to the BKV and we'll test it there. Are you going Mick?

cheers

James

Post by **bodejodel** » 05 Jun 2005 05:00 pm

foggyjames wrote:It's kinda good money, I agree, but then petrol isn't cheap, and I probably have to visit the yard 15 times per set I find...

Indeed... rare items usualy go for good money. I was not saying you asked to much...
I'll start searching for the gauges here...
They go for les money here so I will be able to send them to the UK if peeps are interested.
Soon I'll be running my own snowcap and gauges shop here...

Post by **5lab** » 05 Jun 2005 05:08 pm

james you can test it yourself.. look in a mirror and suck on the back - with a couple of sucks you should be able to get the needle round to about half-way

Post by **redline** » 05 Jun 2005 05:13 pm

dont think I will be able to make the bkv meet James but I have waited this long so test it and let me know if all is ok

Post by **Chris_C** » 05 Jun 2005 08:10 pm

I'll be at the BKV if you want to test it James... and 15 times a set.... bloody tight ass southerners not forking out for gauges... seen none in scrappies here, and I go at least once a fortnight