Factory Tire Gauge And Warning Labels Wanted - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

justingbeck · 05-26-2018

I'm in need of a factory Corvette tire gauge which from what I understand was equipped in all cars. Second, there were instruction tags (paper/cardboard labels) for the e-brake handle and rearview mirror that I'm needing. Any help would be appreciated!!

Joelbbvette · 06-19-2018

Any luck on the tire gauge? I need one also.
Joel

jrd1990zr1 · 10-12-2018

I just looked it up in the NCRS 1990 manual.

The tire gauge is one of 9 items in the console and not having it should be around a deduction of one originality judging point.

Don't forget the battery disconnect, NCRS label on the window and a fire extinguisher for the 10 bonus points under operations.

Good luck, John

Joelbbvette · 10-13-2018

John,

Thank you for the information and you are correct. When I got my Top Flight for the 1990 at Florida Winter Regional last year (~98.1) I used a 1992 tire pressure gauge as GM replacement. :-) Worked well and nothing was said until the next day during a conversation with the interior judge that just asked where it came from? This is just about wanting to get my car closer to perfect (it's a disease) before nationals next year. So I found a Schrader Tire Pressure Gauge as they were the supplier to GM and in 1990 it was only a sticker. So I am going to create the sticker and under term restoration make a reproduction TP gauge. One of the other members out here has given me the dimensions for the letters so I should get really close. News to follow and I can always fall back on the 1992 version. If it works I'm in for just over $25, if not I have a nice Schrader TP gauge.

Joel

jrd1990zr1 · 10-13-2018

Joel & Justin,

I have two gauges, one is out of the cellophane and the printing is a bit faded. The sticker is 1-13/16" long. The scan shows the outline of the curved corners. I removed it from the gauge and scanned it so you can see proportion and style of letters used. I have a higher resolution scan but it is almost 3 meg and I can't get it uploaded.

If you are able to reproduce the sticker, send me a PM.

John

Ronstar · 12-06-2018

I think I have a tire gauge from my 90 if you still need one

justingbeck · 12-06-2018

I do need one. What condition is it in? How much? JB

Ronstar · 12-07-2018

Excellent condition. Sticker and all. Think I have the little bag it came in as well. I may have your warning tags also. Seems like I remember seeing a couple tags like you are describing in my glove box. Do you know what they say?
Not sure of the value of the tire gauge. What are they worth?

justingbeck · 12-07-2018

I don't know for sure what the warning tags say, I know there was one on the handbrake, another hanging from the rearview mirror, and MAYBE on the gear shifter. I know that someone made a few reproductions but I really want original. I have no idea what the tire gauge is worth but shoot me a number. It's amazing that you still have all of this! Can you send any pictures of everything? I'm excited now!!

DRM500RUBYZR-1 · 12-23-2018

Were you successful in getting everything that you needed, either items or pictures?

Marty

05-26-2018	#1
justingbeck Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Salisbury n.c. Posts: 40	Factory Tire Gauge And Warning Labels Wanted I'm in need of a factory Corvette tire gauge which from what I understand was equipped in all cars. Second, there were instruction tags (paper/cardboard labels) for the e-brake handle and rearview mirror that I'm needing. Any help would be appreciated!!

06-19-2018	#2
Joelbbvette Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Tampa, FL / Rockledge, FL Posts: 194	Re: Factory Tire Gauge And Warning Labels Wanted Any luck on the tire gauge? I need one also. Joel __________________ Joel Tampa/Rockledge, FL Present Collection 1969 350/300 AC Convertible 1972 454 Coupe 2nd Owner 1988 KOH EX5006 - ZR-1 Prototype 1990 ZR-1 #277 NCRS Dave McLellan Award 2019 1994 Copper Convertible NCRS Dave Hill Award 2012 2001 Z06 122k miles

10-12-2018	#3
jrd1990zr1 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Delanson, NY Posts: 915	Re: Factory Tire Gauge And Warning Labels Wanted I just looked it up in the NCRS 1990 manual. The tire gauge is one of 9 items in the console and not having it should be around a deduction of one originality judging point. Don't forget the battery disconnect, NCRS label on the window and a fire extinguisher for the 10 bonus points under operations. Good luck, John __________________ 1968 convertible Lemans Blue, 1986 coupe Medium Blue NCRS Top Flight (sold), 1990 ZR1 #2529 Red NCRS Regional and National Top Flight (sold), 1990 ZR1 #2124 Charcoal Metallic NCRS Top Flight 2010 & 2018, 2003 Anniversary Red Convertible (sold)

10-13-2018	#4
Joelbbvette Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Tampa, FL / Rockledge, FL Posts: 194	Re: Factory Tire Gauge And Warning Labels Wanted John, Thank you for the information and you are correct. When I got my Top Flight for the 1990 at Florida Winter Regional last year (~98.1) I used a 1992 tire pressure gauge as GM replacement. :-) Worked well and nothing was said until the next day during a conversation with the interior judge that just asked where it came from? This is just about wanting to get my car closer to perfect (it's a disease) before nationals next year. So I found a Schrader Tire Pressure Gauge as they were the supplier to GM and in 1990 it was only a sticker. So I am going to create the sticker and under term restoration make a reproduction TP gauge. One of the other members out here has given me the dimensions for the letters so I should get really close. News to follow and I can always fall back on the 1992 version. If it works I'm in for just over $25, if not I have a nice Schrader TP gauge. Joel __________________ Joel Tampa/Rockledge, FL Present Collection 1969 350/300 AC Convertible 1972 454 Coupe 2nd Owner 1988 KOH EX5006 - ZR-1 Prototype 1990 ZR-1 #277 NCRS Dave McLellan Award 2019 1994 Copper Convertible NCRS Dave Hill Award 2012 2001 Z06 122k miles

12-06-2018	#6
Ronstar Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 182	Re: Factory Tire Gauge And Warning Labels Wanted I think I have a tire gauge from my 90 if you still need one __________________ Ron Thompson 1990 421ci ZR-1 2010 ZR1 (stock)

12-07-2018	#8
Ronstar Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 182	Re: Factory Tire Gauge And Warning Labels Wanted Excellent condition. Sticker and all. Think I have the little bag it came in as well. I may have your warning tags also. Seems like I remember seeing a couple tags like you are describing in my glove box. Do you know what they say? Not sure of the value of the tire gauge. What are they worth? __________________ Ron Thompson 1990 421ci ZR-1 2010 ZR1 (stock)

12-23-2018	#10
DRM500RUBYZR-1 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mullica Hill, New Jersey Posts: 2,592	Re: Factory Tire Gauge And Warning Labels Wanted Were you successful in getting everything that you needed, either items or pictures? Marty