Trying to identify an antique gauge cluster

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Model T Ford Forum: Forum 2014: Trying to identify an antique gauge cluster
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Michael Saggese on Saturday, December 27, 2014 - 07:45 pm:

Hello everyone,

I realize this might not be strictly Model T related, but I'm having trouble finding where else to post it.

I found this gauge cluster at a house where the previous owner used to restore antique automobiles. To my knowledge there were Model T's, Hupmobiles, and Metz cars in the house, though it could be from any car because he was a bit of a hoarder. It is pre-WWII and the gauge patent numbers point to late 1920's. Any help pinpointing what car this belongs to? Or perhaps another forum to post to.

The speedometer shows "366-A" in paint on the back. The fuel gauge shows " US PATD. NOS. 1663947-1657855 NECO GAUGE", and on the face of the fuel gauge it says "NG-339" The ammeter face shows "NAGEL Electric Toledo" The oil gauge face shows "G-953"

Gauge cluster face


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By charley shaver on Saturday, December 27, 2014 - 08:19 pm:

1929-31 whippet, 6 cyl had an elc gas gauge.charley


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By George Clipner-Los Angeles on Monday, December 29, 2014 - 01:00 am:

Might check with Aaron Griffey, he used to do work for a massive auto collection. He might recognize it.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Aaron Griffey, Hayward Ca. on Monday, December 29, 2014 - 03:24 am:

I don't know what it is either.
The shape of the corners looks familiar though.
It is from a low-priced car, no temp gage.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Russell Prideaux on Monday, December 29, 2014 - 09:08 am:

Not sure about the low priced bit Aaron. Most probably fitted with a Motometer.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Bill Hutson on Monday, December 29, 2014 - 09:48 am:

Looks similiar to a 1930`s Willys?


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By john kuehn on Monday, December 29, 2014 - 09:54 am:

What ever it is for sure, if there is a guy who needs it for a restoration you could name the price for it. Another one of those pieces that you can take to meets for a long time until the right guy comes along.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By charley shaver on Monday, December 29, 2014 - 10:10 am:

willys would use the same as whippet 6.charley


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Chuck Hoffman - Gold Country of Calif. on Monday, December 29, 2014 - 04:27 pm:

I think Charley nailed it. Here's the cheapo model with no gas gauge.

Whippet 1929 cluster.jpg


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