An update (as I know everyone has been waiting . . . hehhehehe . . not) on the bulb project. New bulbs did nothing for my gauges- still dim. I believe I will be getting the number for AutoMeter, Livorsi, Gaffrig etc. as I am tired of not being able to see my "small" gauges- like fuel -in the dark.

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Well, that's a bummer Sea. I was hoping you might have some good luck and then we'd all be able to see our gauges.

Just an aside on VDO---the fuel sender has "bass-ackwards" resistance range so when you change fuel guage you MUST change fuel sender. Livorsi says they have one that will work with VDO sender but it ain't so--

Poorsche

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what size are the Gauges ?

Reviving an old thread here but wanted to share info with those who may still want to get bulbs for the VDO's.

Went to an elctronics shop (not Radio Shack, they are worthless) and bought miniature bublbs. The ones for the small gauges (temp, volt, oil, fuel) are a 97 bulb (wedge style it's called) and the one for the larger gauges (tach, speedo) is a 1297 bulb. They are only available in clear. You may also find them at some auto parts stores as well.

While speaking with the older gentlemen at the store (great guy and knowledgable) he said they are older style automotive bulbs. As far as color, he said they used to have a kit that was essentially lacquer with a thinner and a cup, you would just dunk the end of the bulb in. He said use any fingernail polish (thin it down to get it opaque) and it should dry quickly. Basically you can make them any color you want.

I just replaced all the bulbs in my VDO's (some were very dim) with the clear and they made a huge difference.

Anyway, just some update info on this old problem of getting the bulbs for these older VDO's. Hope it helps.