'62 Guage Fogging

[David K.]

My '62 will fog up the fuel and temp. guage, when the car gets warmed up. In getting this car back on the road, all guages, all wiring and all rubber lines were replaced, including the windshield washer hoses. I was thinking that, these hoses maybe the cause, pulling hot air up from the engine compartment, so I pulled off the vacumn line off of the "T" from manifold to distributer and plugged it all off. All other lines are still attached and the guages are still fogging. I just cannot think of what else could cause this. The engine is remaining clean, oil and water tight, along with the heater assy. I have nearly 2000 miles/2 years on it since everything was rebuilt or replaced. Any ideas?

[John H.]

Re: '62 Guage Fogging

My '62 will fog up the fuel and temp. guage, when the car gets warmed up. Any ideas?

Dave -

Very common on C1's - "nature of the beast".

[David K.]

Re: '62 Guage Fogging

Thank you. At least I know the car is normal and it isn't just mine. Funny thing, is I forgot all this. I have had a '62 since '72 but it was off of the road for about 20yrs.

[Bruce B.]

Re: '62 Guage Fogging

Dave,
The fuel and temp gauges in my 57 do the same thing, fog up then they seem to "dry out" and they are fine.
They seem to do it on a random basis, not every time I drive the car.
Hope all is well.
Bruce B

[Tom P.]

Re: '62 Guage Fogging

Dave,
The fuel and temp gauges in my 57 do the same thing, fog up then they seem to "dry out" and they are fine.
They seem to do it on a random basis, not every time I drive the car.
Hope all is well.
Bruce B

Exact, identical occurance on the 56 also. I have ZERO clue how to prevent it.

[John F.]

Re: '62 Guage Fogging

I have never had fogged up fuel/temp gauges in far South TX. Somebody from drier climates please weigh in on their gauges. Do the left side gauges get hotter thru the wires running to them versus the amp/oil? I am not an electrician, but it would seam temp & humidity have a lot to do with it.
John F

[Valeria H.]

Re: '62 Guage Fogging

I have never had fogged up fuel/temp gauges in far South TX. Somebody from drier climates please weigh in on their gauges. Do the left side gauges get hotter thru the wires running to them versus the amp/oil? I am not an electrician, but it would seam temp & humidity have a lot to do with it.
John F

John, I am here is Humitity Cental", the Piedmont of North Carolina in Charlotte. My '60 car has been here since 1985. I have never noticed condensation on my gauges regardless of the weather of degree of humidity.
I hope to hear other comments on this subject. I am interested.
Valeria