1979-930, Yes a long time ago. I use to go to Parts Heaven and buy gauges for $25-$50. I agree with getting the important gauges up higher in your line of site. The cht gauge above looks like a Westach gauge. For someone wanting a reasonably priced gauge, they are a good source. They made me a dual a.f. gauge that works with the Innovate LC-1. They can pretty much make any combination you want. Mine fit in the clock opening, I later moved it to the gas gauge opening.
