Guest rgwinn1 Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Hi everyone-I am nearing the end of restoring a 1927 Buick model 27 Standard and gas gauge is located on gas tank in rear. I need gas gauge if anyone has a spare. I have been told that a 1925- 1928 model year gauge will work, as all were located on gas tank.This has been a nuts and bolts restoration, lasting about 4 years. Took SMS wool fabric to shop to re-do seats last week and nearing end- can't wait to drive her!Thanks for any help in locating a gauge, or ideas as to how I may fabricate a replacement. The Buick will be concours quality, so want to make it as near showroom as I can.regards,Rick GwinnBuick Club and AACA memberrgwinn545@gmail.com843-696-1761 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 rgwinn1: I have been looking for a gage for my 1925-25 since I bought it 2 years ago. Very simple wire rod and cork float. I had to make a new knurled bezel. The old one was crushed by someone trying to remove it with a pipe wrench. Also had to try to get the threaded neck close to round again. I was lent a gage from a 1924-45 to try to pattern one after. It is close but larger in diameter. I believe there is a reproduction service that does the domed gage face. I did find it on e-bay and believe they wanted over $200 for it. Way out of my price range! This is what I have done so far. The first photo is a sketch of what I believe will work. 2 is of the newly made Bezel. 3 and 4 are of the borrowed 1924 2 1/8" unit which is too large. In the mean time the wood stick works. #5&6 pictures my friend Leif in Sweden sent. Last an out of focus example from an impeccably restored 1923-39 sport roadster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzBob Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Rick,Find attached photos of the gas gauge on my 1926 Model 26. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hidden_hunter Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 that guage is totally different to the one on our 26, mine is the same as Larry (except my float currently sinks...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif Holmberg Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 AzBob has a gauge made for Master 1926.Leif in Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old26Buick Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Rick, We talked the other day on this. My 26 Model 27 has the same gauge as shown. But my 27 Model 27 that was made into a Woodie Wagon in 1927 has a completely different type of gauge as it is up under the Woodie body. sorry I couldn't help you out. I have used Bob's Speedometers for my gauges. good LuckSteveFalmouth, me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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