Hi all, Has anyone seen gauges added to a custom panel that displaces the glove box door? I can't figure out any other place to add gauges to my 242 dash. Any other suggestions? Also, what are the most important conditions to monitor? Thanks.

Yes, the yellow and black R-sport gauge set is about the only option I can imagine. They are really spectacular. Roger P in Naples, Fl restores these sets and they are worth a bundle. Other than that, Rog has had some luck putting gauges in the center vent/clock area as well.

I've seen a specialized gauge dash (Sports/GT cluster?) that replaces the regular instrument cluster of the pre-81 dashes. All round gauges. Sorry no pics.
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1980 245 Canadian B21A with SU carb but electronic ignition and M46 trans in Brampton, Ont.

Hi,


I admire your ambitions.

Using finished cherry wood panel, I replaced the vinyl coated foam insert on the glove box. Mounted with 1/4" capscrews, two gas actuated industrial chemical reactor thermometers sit.sagaciously.

Initial Installation infarctions included an inane inception of an immersion thermowell directly adjacent the water jacket. Resonance of the weighty assembly resulted in a quick quandary. My intent is to later fabricate a fitting for the future application of oil temperature.

I. Oil Pressure
II. Engine Vacuum
III. Water Temperature
IV. Oil Temperature
V. Ambient Temperature
VI. Coolant Pressure


Good Luck,
Goatman
1977 264 Grande Luxe