What's the deal with 1949-1950 Ford gauges?

Hey, guys,

I know someone has to know this: what's the deal with 1949-1950 Ford speedometers and clocks? Some have gold centers, and others don't. Are the ones with gold centers Crestliner gauges? Anniversary gauges? Ford's 50th anniversary wasn't until 1953, so I don't think they're for an anniversary.

You guys are smart. Anyone know this one?

Thanks,

Theo

 

the gold colored ones were predominately on the crestlinlers.on shoebox ford site there has been a lot of discussion on this subject.there are actually,gold,silver and black centers....only henry knows for sure.but you can get anyone you want from chris at shoebox ford in okc

 

Thanks. This helps. The picture's getting clearer.