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INSTALLING ADDITIONAL GAUGES IN A 1973 MGB
A lot of people put them in the console, below the radio.
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Put these words into Google:
"small digital clock for dashboard"
"LCD 12 volt digital voltmeter" "34 x 15 mm"
I could not find the size of the clock; but, these solid state devices are much better than the analog gauges on your "less-than-new-MGB."
The costs of these items are "insignificant".
"small digital clock for dashboard"
"LCD 12 volt digital voltmeter" "34 x 15 mm"
I could not find the size of the clock; but, these solid state devices are much better than the analog gauges on your "less-than-new-MGB."
The costs of these items are "insignificant".
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unless you are wanting the vintage Smith clock look to matches the existing gauges.
You can also Google "Stick on motorcycle clocks", which will bring up some very nice high-quality clocks in machined bezels - though small - about an inch and a quarter to an inch and three quarters across, and you can get matching thermometers.
http://www.jpcycles.com/motorcycle-clocks-compasses-and-thermometers
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Oct 27, 2016 04:01 PM
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I understand originality is less of an issue in the States, but I would still select an option that is easy to reverse. Therefore the console is a fine place for extra gauges, one can always buy a new, rather cheap console if the B is ever to be sold. 
Once, after the B went with my wife on our divorce (she owned it) I found a nice one, but with extra holes for additional gauges. This put me off and fortunately I could take over the B I knew so well later on for starting a part restoration/respray on it.
Once, after the B went with my wife on our divorce (she owned it) I found a nice one, but with extra holes for additional gauges. This put me off and fortunately I could take over the B I knew so well later on for starting a part restoration/respray on it.
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Here's my set up in my '75. PO put in the volt meter so I added the vac. meter to the other side to balance off. He had broken open the dash to do this, maybe trying to make a hole for the gauge. My fix was adding the other gauge. The clock is from Ebay, it's a handle bar clock for a motorcycle, took off the handle bar fixings and attached to the area where choke knob was. my choke handle is located elsewhere.
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Oct 27, 2016 04:20 PM
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I found that the centre consul was the best position for extra gauges. I did for a while install a GPS where the air vents were by making a plate and removing the vents and associated tubes. It just didn't look right though and I think gauges in that area will also look out of place, but that's just my opinion.
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Oct 29, 2016 11:18 AM
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Lots of stuff you can do if you take your time, measure about 20 times before cutting, and the like. 
“When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” ~Maya Angelou
“When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” ~Maya Angelou
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some ideas
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Hi Jim, Is this what you had in mind? I installed these in my 74BGT. I never wear a watch so I have clocks where I need them. I picked up this clock at a local flea market for $2. The volt meter is very quick acting and jumps when the fuel pump clicks or the indicators are blinking. The first volt meter I bought was very slow acting and took several seconds to register after turning on the ignition. I've had fuel pump problems and find this handy to tell me if my fuel pump is working while I am driving. The vents I removed never did anything for me and these gauges are a much better use of this space. Unfortunately the adhesive I used to stick the black vinyl to the plywood backing is letting go, and another job on my honey do list. Geoff.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2016-10-30 01:48 PM by alimey.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2016-10-30 01:48 PM by alimey.
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