vacuum gauge

Chumley · April 18th, 2006, 06:04 PM

I came across an old vacuum gauge I have had for years that came out of the interior of some kind of Olds, I don't know what. It's about 3 3/4" wide and has "Oldsmobile" on the lens. I took it apart and the only number I could find was- 641170 IMPI. This is on the inside of the outer housing. Anybody know what year and model this came off of?

Thanks, Chumley

Oldsguy · April 19th, 2006, 06:00 AM

Sorry, I haven't a clue and would only be guessing. Maybe Texasred or Jdorour would know, they both are libraries of information when it comes to Oldsmobile history and tidbits of info like that. Perhaps they will notice this thread and answer if they can help. Good luck in your search.

texasred · April 19th, 2006, 09:20 AM

Thanks for that vote of confidence, Dan! I don't think it's so much a library of information with me, but 10 pounds of trivia in a 5 pound bag. Others might think it's something besides trivia!

If it has an aluminum cup housing and a mounting foot on the bottom, it probably came from a 64-66 Olds with a console.

I put one in my '71 Cutlass just because I like the looks of it.

C.J.

jdorour · April 21st, 2006, 07:14 AM

Thanks for the compliment.
Same here... 10 pounds of trivia in a 5 pound sack.

I think the vacuum gauge is most likely from a 1960's Starfire. Vacuum gauge was common with the tach optional some years.

Cheers
John

yogi442 · April 21st, 2006, 08:57 AM

I know it came stock on the 66 442. The 66's locally including mine with the 4spd all have them.

Chumley · April 24th, 2006, 10:03 PM

Thanks for the quick replies. The one I have does not look like the one in a picture of a '66 442 console in an Olds book I have. I think it may be a couple years older. I'll take a picture of it and post it. Thanks.... Chumley

69deltaconvert · August 19th, 2006, 06:28 PM

If your interested in selling it or trading for some olds part you need Id love to have that gage in my 69.

texasred · August 20th, 2006, 10:23 AM

69Delta,

Keep your eye on evilbay. I saw several priced waaaaaay too high, but I found one reasonably priced after about 6 months.

C.J.

69deltaconvert · August 20th, 2006, 02:24 PM

I only sell things on flebay i hate paying there prices.

texasred · August 21st, 2006, 09:14 AM

Me too..but you CAN find deals if you keep your eyes open. After watching them go for as high as $80, I scored my vacuum gauge for $12!

C.J.

69deltaconvert · August 21st, 2006, 11:56 AM

wow thats a great price I think I might have to keep an eye on flebay.

April 18th, 2006, 06:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Chumley Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 217	vacuum gauge I came across an old vacuum gauge I have had for years that came out of the interior of some kind of Olds, I don't know what. It's about 3 3/4" wide and has "Oldsmobile" on the lens. I took it apart and the only number I could find was- 641170 IMPI. This is on the inside of the outer housing. Anybody know what year and model this came off of? Thanks, Chumley

April 19th, 2006, 06:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,315	Sorry, I haven't a clue and would only be guessing. Maybe Texasred or Jdorour would know, they both are libraries of information when it comes to Oldsmobile history and tidbits of info like that. Perhaps they will notice this thread and answer if they can help. Good luck in your search. __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

April 21st, 2006, 07:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
jdorour Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA. Posts: 122	Thanks for the compliment. Same here... 10 pounds of trivia in a 5 pound sack. I think the vacuum gauge is most likely from a 1960's Starfire. Vacuum gauge was common with the tach optional some years. Cheers John __________________ 1966 Ninety Eight Convertible - 425 Tri-Carb, Factory Dual Exh, Switch-Pitch THM400, 3.54 Posi. 1966 Catalina Wagon - 421 Tri-Power, M21, 4.11 Saf-T-Trac, 8 Bolt Wheels 1989 IROC-Z - 5.7TPI

August 20th, 2006, 10:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
texasred Tom Servo's Stunt Double Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 824	69Delta, Keep your eye on evilbay. I saw several priced waaaaaay too high, but I found one reasonably priced after about 6 months. C.J. __________________ Dad said, "Sometimes you read Job...sometimes you ARE Job!"

August 21st, 2006, 09:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
texasred Tom Servo's Stunt Double Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 824	Me too..but you CAN find deals if you keep your eyes open. After watching them go for as high as $80, I scored my vacuum gauge for $12! C.J. __________________ Dad said, "Sometimes you read Job...sometimes you ARE Job!"

April 19th, 2006, 09:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
texasred Tom Servo's Stunt Double Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 824	Thanks for that vote of confidence, Dan! I don't think it's so much a library of information with me, but 10 pounds of trivia in a 5 pound bag. Others might think it's something besides trivia! If it has an aluminum cup housing and a mounting foot on the bottom, it probably came from a 64-66 Olds with a console. I put one in my '71 Cutlass just because I like the looks of it. C.J.

April 21st, 2006, 08:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
yogi442 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Blaine Wa Posts: 88	I know it came stock on the 66 442. The 66's locally including mine with the 4spd all have them.

April 24th, 2006, 10:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
Chumley Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 217	Thanks for the quick replies. The one I have does not look like the one in a picture of a '66 442 console in an Olds book I have. I think it may be a couple years older. I'll take a picture of it and post it. Thanks.... Chumley

August 19th, 2006, 06:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
69deltaconvert Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 64	If your interested in selling it or trading for some olds part you need Id love to have that gage in my 69.

August 20th, 2006, 02:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
69deltaconvert Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 64	I only sell things on flebay i hate paying there prices.

August 21st, 2006, 11:56 AM	#11 (permalink)
69deltaconvert Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 64	wow thats a great price I think I might have to keep an eye on flebay.

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