SXT8SS

I have OEM Rally Pack gauges out of a 70 Cutlass Supreme but I need the small (about 1/2") button that goes in the center of the fuel/oil/temp gauge. I bought new gauge faces off ebay and this button does not come with the faces; and the gauge I have is also missing this piece. Hoping someone has pieces to sell. Thanks.

halfmoontrail

If I remember correctly, the button on the blank gauge insert if no clock is the same, and these are usually in great shape. I hope this helps.
Steve

SXT8SS

I have one of the blank gauges used when there is no clock. It has the larger (approx 2") polished metal circle in the middle and it has no hole or small button in the center. The larger circle is all one piece.
The tic tock tack has the small button in the center of the clock.
Im thinking about making the small button out of a bolt and painting it silver. Im also wondering why the triple gauge is made with a hole in the center. Maybe to let light come through behind the button?
I will try to post pictures if I can figure out how.

SXT8SS

Here's some pictures of the gauges. Im trying to attach a picture of the tic toc tach that shows what the small button looks like, but that picture wont load.

My442

The button you need is used on standard fuel gauges and speedometers.

It looks like a small silver disc with a thin black washer.

I have some old gauges - do you want me to pull this part off and send it to you?

SXT8SS

My442,
I believe you are correct. The small button looks the same on standard fuel gauge and speedometer, but does the pointer needle come off the button? If not Im sure I could cut it off, and then polish and paint the edge. If you have old gauges and would send me this piece I would really appreciate it.
PM sent.

SXT8SS

Does anyone know if the small button in center should be raised off the bigger circle to allow light to come through? Or is the small button attached flat against the bigger circle?

SXT8SS

My442

Happy to help out.

Did it work?

SXT8SS

Yes I glued the button to a flat headed screw then mounted it to the bigger center circle. The gauge also has a new face and lense and painted as described on this forum. It looks good. Thanks again.
Next I need to do the same work to the tick tock tach, and the speedo. I bought a parts car to get the gauges and I dont know if they work. But they will look good.