My '50(?) pickup has the 2 extra gauges but they are mounted in what looks like a removable panel to the left of the steering column. I'll get a photo tomorrow.
That panel, I believe is for a radio. The extra gauges are probably after market.My '50(?) pickup has the 2 extra gauges but they are mounted in what looks like a removable panel to the left of the steering column. I'll get a photo tomorrow.
Well, "tomorrow" was late, but here's what I have. I assume these were added by a previous owner because originals quit working. I hope it may have been wiring not gauges that went bad.That panel, I believe is for a radio. The extra gauges are probably after market.
Aftermarket installed in the blank for Radio. You maybe able to rebuild original gauges or replace them there not that hard to find. There are a few people on the forum that can help.Well, "tomorrow" was late, but here's what I have. I assume these were added by a previous owner because originals quit working. I hope it may have been wiring not gauges that went bad.
yup.Aftermarket installed in the blank for Radio. You maybe able to rebuild original gauges or replace them there not that hard to find. There are a few people on the forum that can help.
I could be mistaken but 57 are factory 12 volt. You should have one round gauge not the 4 rectangle one round correct?yup.
My wagon has 2 Sun brand, very much aftermarket gauges in that panel. I'm guessing they were installed when a PO's "12 volt conversion" was attempted.
Brad
I was speculating only as to why my (1951) wagon's 2 round gauges were added.I could be mistaken but 57 are factory 12 volt. You should have one round gauge not the 4 rectangle one round correct?
Thanks, Jay. I will definitely need help if gauges are/were the problem.Aftermarket installed in the blank for Radio. You maybe able to rebuild original gauges or replace them there not that hard to find. There are a few people on the forum that can help.
I also believe those gauges are no older than 56 1/2 so they would be 6volt originally.I was speculating only as to why my (1951) wagon's 2 round gauges were added.
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I agree that later wagons would not need a conversion and other reasons would come into play.
As a high school kid in the 70s I definitely added a few gauges here and there on my vehicles - just because.
Brad
My late year 56 had em.I was wondering how many of you have two extra auxiliary gauges flanking the single speedo assembly of the 1957-1965 truck or wagon like this:
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It's not unusual to see these two extra gauges.
Here's a shot of the dash of a 1960 2wd wagon:
Interestingly, the extra gauges are flip-flopped with the warning lights built into the stock speedo assembly (idiot light for amp is on the left, extra amp gauge is on the right of the speedo; vice-versa for oil pressure)
I am wondering if this was a decision made by individual Willys owners to supplement the warning lights or if a dealer(s) installed the two extra gauges. A third, but far less likely, option would be factory-installed. I recall reading somewhere that a Willys expert (@Bill Norris?) has seen a factory wiring harness with wires leading to the two extra gauges...
Anyway, just wondering...