GPW GAS gauge

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GPW GAS gauge

Post by Peterdodge6volt » Tue Nov 21, 2017 9:25 am

Hi guys
I found this nice GPW GAS gauge on eBay.
It's definitely not original, As I can see bent on the back of the bezel, and face has been swap from the MB slat face on the GPW gauge.
eBay below

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/MB-GPW-WILLYS-J ... nD&vxp=mtr
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Re: GPW GAS gauge

Post by 1943Willysgpw » Tue Nov 21, 2017 12:20 pm

Looks like the GAS was painted on as well as the other markings being painted over with a fine brush.
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Re: GPW GAS gauge

Post by wo2jeeper » Tue Nov 21, 2017 12:43 pm

Nice restored original gauge !

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Re: GPW GAS gauge

Post by Chuck Lutz » Tue Nov 21, 2017 5:54 pm

Nice....but it is a SW, not an Autolite...

Here is an original Autolite "GAS" gauge:
Autolite GAS Face.jpg
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Autolite GAS Rear.jpg
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The first thing you notice is the squared, long needle found on SW guages...
The second thing you are aware of is that SW FUEL gauges have two mounting posts on the rear and two wiring posts while the Autolite GAS and FUEL gauges use a two-post system to wire up and mount the gauge.
The third thing you notice is the silkscreening is not very precise.
The fourth thing you notice is that the bezel has been removed and replaced on this one.

Oh yeah, as far as I know, SW did not produce a gauge marked "GAS"...only those marked "FUEL".

Unless someone has documentation to the contrary...
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Re: GPW GAS gauge

Post by Michael O. » Tue Nov 21, 2017 7:11 pm

I second Chuck’s feelings.

So many things wrong with that gauge. It would need to be re-restored to make it correct.
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Re: GPW GAS gauge

Post by 1943Willysgpw » Mon Nov 27, 2017 11:21 am

"None of us are as smart as all of us"

1942 GPW 1871 DoD 2-27-42 Dallas Plant
1945 GPW 247890 DoD 1-26-45 Louisville Plant
1942 GTB 136166 DoD 9-18-42
1942 GTB 135938 DoD
1952 M100


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