John Jacques Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 Looking for a 1937 Buick Coupe water temp gauge unit. Must be in good working condition with nice face plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937-44 Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 I like to think a less expensive "good" gauge could be found for less, but there is a nice one on Ebay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1937-Buick-Dash-Unit-Temperature-Gauge-w-New-Sending-Unit-Restored-Face/153103838005?hash=item23a5b32b35:g:VDIAAOSwKUVbTk00 I might have a used one, but wouldn't be able to guarantee it to work or be accurate. Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Jacques Posted February 2, 2020 Author Share Posted February 2, 2020 Thanks Carl, I agree with you 100%, that's a crazy price they are asking. They don't even provide a photo of the reverse side (the important stuff). Could you please send me photos of the one you mentioned and your asking price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937-44 Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 John I'm sorry to report that I buggered the temperature gauge up trying to get it out of the housing and doubt I will be able to salvage the gauge. Only other temperature gauge I have is going to be included with a complete instrument cluster. The gauge Ann Bell is selling looks like it has been rebuilt so I would assume the back looks alright, but you could ask for a picture if you are concerned. Only other suggestions I would have are Dave Tacheny, wait and hope another one pops up on Ebay or a swap meet, or have yours rebuilt. Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Jacques Posted February 2, 2020 Author Share Posted February 2, 2020 Thanks Carl, I'm just starting this project and have a lot of time before this gauge is needed. I really do appreciate your replying to this topic, and am sorry to hear that I wouldn't be able to purchase the gauge from you. I'll keep in mind your recommendation to contact Dave. Thanks again, John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert white Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 On 2/1/2020 at 3:50 PM, John Jacques said: Looking for a 1937 Buick Coupe water temp gauge unit. Must be in good working condition with nice face plate. Bob's in California will rebuild for $180, I'm in same boat. Just bought 1937 Buick Century and temp, gas , and Speedo didn't work, Got speedo to work by cleaning cable going into gauge and a little grease Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Jacques Posted March 26, 2020 Author Share Posted March 26, 2020 Bob, what I ended up doing was purchasing a water temp gauge for a 1951 GMC truck for $68.00, and interchanging the face plate with my defective water gauge. The unit I purchased was new and did not include the continious spiral wire protector. It did, however, include a short protective covering in areas where a bend was required. Suggestion to anyone else that goes this route, be sure to purchase a water temp gauge that has the correct length of tubing. Gauges come in different tube lengths. Thanks for the response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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