Guest Randy Berger Posted March 30, 2002 Share Posted March 30, 2002 Does anyone know what happened to the <BR>King-Seeley company/corporation? They made gauges and instruments for many cars? Can't locate them as a business or on the internet <BR>Thanks in advance fo any response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 31, 2002 Share Posted March 31, 2002 Randy:<P>You were probably looking in the wrong spot for them (as I did once). Try this link:<BR> <A HREF="http://www.thermos.com/history/history2.htm" TARGET=_blank>http://www.thermos.com/history/history2.htm</A> <P>Right from their site:<BR>"During the first 50 years, Thermos had a relatively stable ownership. In the next three decades there were three major ownership changes. In 1960, the U.S., U.K. and Canadian companies were purchased by the King-Seeley Company to form the King-Seeley Thermos Company."<P>Their site doesn't mention anything about the other divisions of King-Seeley, though.<p>[ 03-30-2002: Message edited by: Chris NJ ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Randy Berger Posted March 31, 2002 Share Posted March 31, 2002 Chris, thanks for the reply. After further search I discovered that Chrysler had swallowed up the auto division of K-S and then it was rolled into a part of Introl and then ... Nothing left to hang your hat on or contact with questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 1, 2002 Share Posted April 1, 2002 Brian Joseph of Michigan (Duesenberg expert/restorer) sells the VERY small capillary tubing and fittings needed for the gauges, and I think Stan Gilliland of Auburn Cord Parts in Kansas sells the colored liquids. IF you can get your hands on a copy of the Auburn Owners manual there are pages on servicing, repairing, priming etc of the gas and oil gauges, as well as how to calibrate them. IF you hit a dead end, email me and I will photocopy the pages and slothmail them to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scramboleer Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Anyone know where to get replacement King-Seeley speedometer needles for 1946-1950 Willys trucks, wagons, and Jeepsters? I have a saved search on ebay as well as have emailed the pre-war gauge folks. Attached is a picture of a good speedo needle. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeke01 Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 A flat toothpick will work until you find a replacement. I used one for years and no one ever noticed. Zeke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scramboleer Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Thanks Zeke. I've heard a coffee stirrer works well too... am looking for originals if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinneyhill Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 It looks a lot like a clock hand. Look at clock parts vendors too. With a bit of time and effort you could probably make one. Maybe a venetian blind slat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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