914 Gauges

I have an old speedster replica and want to change the gauges on it. I am thinking of the 914 gauges because they are cheaper than the other stuff I have seen. I was wondering if there is turn signal indicators on them and if so where? What are the differences between the gauges on the original 356? Am I going to missing anything?

those are on the tach, I use 914 gauges too and they r fine, I like 'em

DrClock added chrome bezels to one of his resent cars with the 914 gauges = looked really sharp! (Check his profile photo for pictures) 914 gauges are upgrade over in releiability/accuracy over the Vintage gauges and the knock-off Chinese 356 ones. Either way though it takes re-fiberglassing the dash!

Reasonably tight fit, but they fit :) And my turn signals work...I used a speedo cable from a 1303...slightly longer

Not yet worked out the fuel gauge, so if anyone has some pointers....

A Karmann Ghia fuel sending unit works perfectly with the 914 fuel/combination gauge and, of course, fits the VW tank. There's no provision for the "low fuel" light however; for that, you'll need the original-style 914 sender.

Luck,

TC

Good info TC - I will file that
Thanks

I probably posted it before, but just in case.

You can substitute the internals from the 914 combination gauge and speedometer for those of the 356 gauges, or you can swap the 356 gauge faces and bezels onto the 914 gauge cases. Easy Peasy.

The result are a pair of beautiful 356 looking gauges with the more modern 12 volt VDO internals of those from a 914.

The 356 tach face, bezel and glass can be fitted to the gauge/case of one from a 924, but it'll be off by a bit. I think that the 356 spins up to 6,000, the 924 to 7,000. In the lower rev ranges, where shifting matters, the difference won't be too noticeable.

I did up the gauges for the Pre-A in this way and they look stock/sweet, and function perfectly.

Luck,

TC

I need the wiring schematic for the 914 - 3 gauge set, c/w oil temp in the combo gauge

The 356 faces on the 914 gauges sounds like a great idea

Where to buy the 356 gauge faces

Rob-check this out (listed under the "shops" tab top right):
http://www.nhspeedometer.com/356customwork.htm
(excellent reputation; check other "pages" on this site as well)
ADD-alternative choice: http://www.paspeedo.com/porschecustomcoloring.htm

The schematic for the 914 gauge pod is somewhere on the 914 World site, but this will get you started:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-914-914-6-technical-forum/501595-can-anyone-post-up-wiring-back-gauges-where-goes.html

The 356 gauge faces are the same as the 1967 912 gauge faces, the 356 gauges have fully chromed bezels, the 912 gauges have a two piece bezel chromed and black painted. You can find both the 356 gauge faces and 912 gauge faces for sale on many Porsche sites and forums, way better prices than Ebay.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-356-used-parts-sale-wanted/

Or ask these guys:

http://porsche356registry.org/356talk.html

Your best bet is to check the postings and look for the ones by breakers and builders who are on the forum to provide info with a touch of salesmanship as well. Somewhere within their answer is a mention that they provide the item asked about/have something better/can help out if you contact them off line/just want to blow their own horn.

Luck,

TC

NHS will also re silk screen your 914 gauges to match 356 faces. Not cheap but it gives you desired look with quality internals.

The 356 face ont he 914 gauge is a great tip, but what to do with the big 914 tach?

Here's a link to a photo of Ron OBlack's 914 gauges that where refurbed.

https://www.speedsterowners.com/files/view.asp?sf=ROBlack&f=P1060145%2EJPG


Here is the thread
https://www.speedsterowners.com/forum/readmsg.asp?t=19650

Ron's guages look fantastic. Palo Alto Speedo does pro work!

914 gauges with trim rings