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Has Anybody used them, and how's the quality.
Also,if You have any advice on different gauges I would be interested,.
Thanks

Ive had em in two cars so far with no complaints! not as good as others, but way better than local parts store guages.

Originally Posted by hotroddaddy

Ive had em in two cars so far with no complaints! not as good as others, but way better than local parts store guages.

What made them not as good as "the others"?
Thanks!

They are built down to a price point, not up to a quality level.............and, depending on your sense of style, they look low end. Like most things though, if those factors aren't on your list of criteria they might work out just fine.

I have a set in a 47 chevy coupe. The bubble face lenses on mine reflects in the windshield at night. Very irritating. They are mounted in a billet dash that accepts the gauges from the front. If they were recessed to the rear, it might not be an issue. Other than that, no complaints.

I used Autometer's five gauge pack, and I like them just fine.

I used them in my last build and find them to install, look and operate as good as the higher priced gauges I previously used. The glass lenses and the printing of the faces are excellent. Will use them again.

Thanks Guys,,,I'll look at other brands and and make my choice soon.

do a chr search marks914.......ted

Originally Posted by ted dehaan

do a chr search marks914.......ted

Thanks,I will.

I'm the UK dealer for Dolphin so have sold quite a few, never had any complaints.

It looks like the Shark line has the domed glass faces - which wouldn't be my choice, but would be fine for some. They also don't mfr the 3-1/8 dia speedo and tach which I prefer, only the 3-3/8. They were too new on the market when I was accumulating parts for my car and were an unknown, so am using VDO's. But Dolphin have hung in there, so my guess is that they are a reasonably sound product, and if in your budget, a possible choice.

Take a look here for other brands to look at - eGauges.com - VDO, Auto Meter, Defi, Isspro, Cyberdyne and Classic Instruments Gauges

Originally Posted by ted dehaan

do a chr search marks914.......ted

This is his website: New Vintage USA

Let's see here.
You spend the BIG BUCKS on a blower motor, have a pro shop build you a car, and ya want to "Go Cheap" on fishy gauges.
Slam sum Stewart Warner traditional guages in it and do it right.
Just my .02 cents

I'm confused You mentioned Duane at N&N sending you pictures of your body & chassis "being assembled", and you mentioned the car "...being built for you...", but then you posted pictures of a set of Bilstein coil-over's that you bought. Duane has his "Roller" and "Premium Roller", with the only difference being bare metal parts vs chrome/polish on the front end & rear four link - both include coil over shocks in the package. Now you're shopping gauge options. Can you help us understand how this car is coming together, just for grins?