Dolphin Gauges?????????????? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

renegade8720 · 01-10-2008, 02:32 PM

Hi, I just got my new billit dash with cutouts for 5" speedo and tach and 2 1/16" for the rest of the gauges. Has anyone here had any experience with these gauges? How do they compare to Autometer?

Thanks,
Renegade

shifty · 01-10-2008, 07:12 PM

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I'm not sure what you mean ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????

Seriously though, I think your question mark key is stuck

Dolphin is just another company. Their line seems to cater more towards "classic" and "old-timey" looking gauges. I've never heard anything bad about the performance of them, and if you're going for a rustic look, and the gauge styles at their website look good to you, I say GO FOR IT!

There are other companies as well, like Autometer and also Classic Instruments. Both cater to different crowds and have different styles, looks and features. SunPro is another name that's been around forever.

I just personally dig Autometer because its made here in the USA, the shop is just a state or two away (Illinois), and they have everything I want - including reverse-glow gauges that look a little modern with that classic musclecar flair - oh yeah, and they have a huge assortment of senders/adapters and whatnot to fit any application.

Just my preference.

renegade8720 · 01-10-2008, 11:16 PM

Sorry about the ???????????
Got a little carried away.

The main question about the gauges was about quality. The price difference between Dolphin and Autometer is is quite a bit. I have always used Autometer in the past, but I am on somewhat of a budget as my truck is getting ready to go to paint which is costing me around $5000 and my interior is going to cost around $3000. The difference in price is what was looking attractive.

Thanks,
Renegade

Putter · 01-11-2008, 04:35 AM

Not picking about dollars, but if you are spending $8000+ on appearance items (paint & passenger compartment), saving a few bucks on instruments won't keep the bottom line down all that much.

Psycho71 · 01-11-2008, 05:52 AM

Someoe else you might want to check out is Equus gauges. Carried by Orielly auto parts here in Tx. I have been running some of their gauges for over a year now, and no problems. They are pretty limited in options, but the white faced (performance) series look pretty good. If that's the look you want. I however, don't know about a 5" speedo. I know they make a 5" tach, but not sure about the speedo.

Summit Racing also has some gauges that are more economical than autometer, or Stewart Warner. You might look there too.

Jay

shifty · 01-11-2008, 07:08 AM

I want to reiterate what Jay said.

If money is an option and you want to retain decent looks, check out Summit's in-house line of gauges. I heard a rumour that they are actually produced by another major gauge manufacturer that is much more expensive, but I won't say the name because I don't know if it's true or not.

www.summitracing.com

They have all shapes and sizes, good looks, and low prices.

01-10-2008, 02:32 PM	#1
renegade8720 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kingsport, TN Posts: 193	Dolphin Gauges?????????????? Hi, I just got my new billit dash with cutouts for 5" speedo and tach and 2 1/16" for the rest of the gauges. Has anyone here had any experience with these gauges? How do they compare to Autometer? Thanks, Renegade Last edited by renegade8720; 01-10-2008 at 02:32 PM.

01-10-2008, 07:12 PM	#2
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Dolphin Gauges?????????????? ????????????????????????? I'm not sure what you mean ????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Seriously though, I think your question mark key is stuck Dolphin is just another company. Their line seems to cater more towards "classic" and "old-timey" looking gauges. I've never heard anything bad about the performance of them, and if you're going for a rustic look, and the gauge styles at their website look good to you, I say GO FOR IT! There are other companies as well, like Autometer and also Classic Instruments. Both cater to different crowds and have different styles, looks and features. SunPro is another name that's been around forever. I just personally dig Autometer because its made here in the USA, the shop is just a state or two away (Illinois), and they have everything I want - including reverse-glow gauges that look a little modern with that classic musclecar flair - oh yeah, and they have a huge assortment of senders/adapters and whatnot to fit any application. Just my preference. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

01-10-2008, 11:16 PM	#3
renegade8720 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kingsport, TN Posts: 193	Re: Dolphin Gauges?????????????? Sorry about the ??????????? Got a little carried away. The main question about the gauges was about quality. The price difference between Dolphin and Autometer is is quite a bit. I have always used Autometer in the past, but I am on somewhat of a budget as my truck is getting ready to go to paint which is costing me around $5000 and my interior is going to cost around $3000. The difference in price is what was looking attractive. Thanks, Renegade

01-11-2008, 04:35 AM	#4
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Dolphin Gauges?????????????? Not picking about dollars, but if you are spending $8000+ on appearance items (paint & passenger compartment), saving a few bucks on instruments won't keep the bottom line down all that much. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

01-11-2008, 05:52 AM	#5
Psycho71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kaufman, Tx Posts: 827	Re: Dolphin Gauges?????????????? Someoe else you might want to check out is Equus gauges. Carried by Orielly auto parts here in Tx. I have been running some of their gauges for over a year now, and no problems. They are pretty limited in options, but the white faced (performance) series look pretty good. If that's the look you want. I however, don't know about a 5" speedo. I know they make a 5" tach, but not sure about the speedo. Summit Racing also has some gauges that are more economical than autometer, or Stewart Warner. You might look there too. Jay __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. If a hammer doesn't fix it, you have an electrical problem! Slot Cars, 1:24 Scale, 100MPH@100,000RPM, fastest things on wheels! Last edited by Psycho71; 01-11-2008 at 05:53 AM.

01-11-2008, 07:08 AM	#6
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Dolphin Gauges?????????????? I want to reiterate what Jay said. If money is an option and you want to retain decent looks, check out Summit's in-house line of gauges. I heard a rumour that they are actually produced by another major gauge manufacturer that is much more expensive, but I won't say the name because I don't know if it's true or not. www.summitracing.com They have all shapes and sizes, good looks, and low prices. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.



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