{"product_id":"smiths-52mm-fuel-gauge-6-v-black-bezel-vw-type-1-early-6-volt-14-1123-0","title":"Smiths 52mm Fuel Gauge | VW Type 1 Beetle \u0026 Karmann Ghia (6-Volt) | 6V, Black Bezel (14-1123-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eSmiths 52mm Fuel Gauge — 6V, Black Bezel (14-1123-0)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003cb\u003eSmiths Industries fuel level gauge\u003c\/b\u003e in classic British styling, made in the UK. This is the \u003cb\u003e6-volt version\u003c\/b\u003e for early VW Type 1 cars running the original pre-1967 6-volt electrical system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt works with VW's original fuel-tank sending unit and replaces a non-functional OEM fuel gauge in restorations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle (Type 1):\u003c\/b\u003e 1949–1967, early 6-volt cars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e 1955–1967, early 6-volt cars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Smiths?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmiths Industries has built automotive instrumentation in Britain for nearly a century — originally as OE supplier to Jaguar, Triumph, MG, and the rest of the classic British marques. Today the Smiths instrument range remains the gold standard for restorers who want their dashboards to look the way they did when the car left the factory. Smiths gauges have a recognizable look: a clean dial face, the distinctive Smiths typeface, and the characteristic chrome or black 'V' bezel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCorrect 6-Volt System:\u003c\/b\u003e 6-volt version for early (pre-1967) Type 1 cars on the original electrical system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFuel-Level Monitoring:\u003c\/b\u003e Works with VW's original fuel-tank sending unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRestoration-Ready:\u003c\/b\u003e Replaces a non-functional OEM fuel gauge in restorations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClassic British Styling:\u003c\/b\u003e A clean dial face, the distinctive Smiths typeface, and the characteristic 'V' bezel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMade in the UK:\u003c\/b\u003e Manufactured in Britain by Smiths Industries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEMPI Part #:\u003c\/b\u003e 14-1123-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 52mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVoltage:\u003c\/b\u003e 6 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBezel:\u003c\/b\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPC:\u003c\/b\u003e 707924551235\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Made in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill this work on my early 6-volt VW?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — this is the 6-volt version for early Type 1 cars (pre-1967) running the original 6-volt electrical system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat sending unit does it use?\u003c\/b\u003e It works with VW's original fuel-tank sending unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/b\u003e Made in the UK by Smiths Industries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gauges-instruments\"\u003eGauges \u0026amp; Instruments\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-karmann-ghia\"\u003eVW Karmann Ghia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smiths","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45031572701299,"sku":"14-1123-0","price":86.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/14-1123-0-scaled.jpg?v=1779616571","url":"https:\/\/shop.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/smiths-52mm-fuel-gauge-6-v-black-bezel-vw-type-1-early-6-volt-14-1123-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}