neil morse Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 The temp/ammeter gauge on my "new" 41 Super is badly damaged from 76 years of too much sun. Any ideas on the best approach to fix this? The gauges themselves still work as far as I can tell. The ammeter definitely works, although I had to tap it a few times since the needle was hung up on the distorted plastic faceplate. The temp gauge begins to move as the car warms up, but then gets pinned for the same reason. Will I have to find another unit and just replace the whole thing? Or does someone make reproduction plastic parts that could be used to rebuild my present unit? Any help would be most appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daves1940Buick56S Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 I rebuilt my instruments on my 1940 with new faces. Not trivial but can be done. I wrote it up in a long post and Pete put it in the Bugle abt 2 yrs ago. Let me look for the link... Cheers, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daves1940Buick56S Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Found it: The forum SW upgrades have scrambled picture placement, but it should be clear. Cheers, Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil morse Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 Thanks so much, Dave. As long as we are on the topic of gauges, I might as well ask my next question. The fuel/oil pressure gauge is in perfect cosmetic shape, even though it is only about an extra foot away from the sun coming in the window. But the fuel gauge is in permanent "optimist" position, not only is the glass half full, it's all the way full, all the time. As soon as I turn on the ignition, the needle pops to the full position, and doesn't move regardless of how much gas is actually in the tank. I assume this is an issue with the sending unit, correct? I have a shop manual on order, and once I get it I'm hoping I can find the answer to more of my questions without leaning on you guys too much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, neil morse said: The temp/ammeter gauge on my "new" 41 Super is badly damaged from 76 years of too much sun. Any ideas on the best approach to fix this? The gauges themselves still work as far as I can tell. The ammeter definitely works, although I had to tap it a few times since the needle was hung up on the distorted plastic faceplate. The temp gauge begins to move as the car warms up, but then gets pinned for the same reason. Will I have to find another unit and just replace the whole thing? Or does someone make reproduction plastic parts that could be used to rebuild my present unit? Any help would be most appreciated! Find contact info for Skip Boyer, Pennsylvania, he makes reproduction plastics for these Buick gauges. When you remove the gauge panel the gauges remove form the back. The chrome surround just has small sections of the light metal crimped over on the back to hold the gauge together, which is easily straightened to remove the gauge face Edited March 14, 2017 by Guest (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil morse Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 Excellent news, 2Carb! That's what I was hoping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLYER15015 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Neil, Re the gas gage, first thing to do is make sure there is a good ground from the sending unit to the frame. If you need to make one use at least 10 gage wire. 6 volt systems need BIG wires. Mike in Colorado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil morse Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 Okay, Mike, I will check it out. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILIKECARS53 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Neil Bobs Automobilia in California sells the whole set of faces for about 100.00. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil morse Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 Thanks, that's good to know. I am actually awaiting my first order from Bob's (a new gas pedal) and looking forward to receiving the catalog. Seems like a great place for Buick owners! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLYER15015 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 (edited) 5 hours ago, neil morse said: Thanks, that's good to know. I am actually awaiting my first order from Bob's (a new gas pedal) and looking forward to receiving the catalog. Seems like a great place for Buick owners! You know that "Bob's" is only 3 1/2 hours south of you, up on a little hill, hidden in a 4 car garage. Been there. Well worth the trip......... Edited March 15, 2017 by FLYER15015 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil morse Posted March 15, 2017 Author Share Posted March 15, 2017 1 hour ago, FLYER15015 said: You know that "Bob's" is only 3 1/2 hours south of you, up on a little hill, hidden in a 4 car garage. Been there. Well worth the trip......... Haha -- I noticed Bob's address. I'm not sure my Super would make the drive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dracenroc Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 It will! Its a BUICK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil morse Posted March 15, 2017 Author Share Posted March 15, 2017 Oops, I better bite my tongue! That was a terrible thing to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Just sayin, I think Skips the only one actually doing the making of the gauge faces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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