Custom gauge clusters
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 1999
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From: Park Ridge IL
Re: Custom gauge clusters (Twinnie)
LOL! No is just took it out to allow easier removal of the tach/speedo housing, as well as access to wiring etc. I also had to run a -04 line for the boost gauge. It's only 4 bolts ,a set screw, and a couple of electrical connections, so it just makes life alot easier.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2000
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From: Vancouver BC, Canada
Re: Custom gauge clusters (Monty)
Monty, that looks nice. You should look into getting those panels electro-polished and/or anodized. It would look great and be very durable, plus unique. Anodizing is very cool, and pretty inexpensive.
:cheers:
[Modified by Turbo-Jet, 11:45 PM 8/25/2002]
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[Modified by Turbo-Jet, 11:45 PM 8/25/2002]
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 1,758
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From: Medford, Or
Re: Custom gauge clusters (Monty)
Monty- Great idea! I also went with Pro Comp Tach and speedo gauges. You got me thinking of modify my console more than I already have. Good job.
Dan
http://www.vetteworksonline.com/console_small.jpg
http://www.vetteworksonline.com/dash2_small.jpg
Dan
http://www.vetteworksonline.com/console_small.jpg
http://www.vetteworksonline.com/dash2_small.jpg
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 5,202
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From: cincinnati ohio
St. Jude Donor '09
Re: Custom gauge clusters (Monty)
I think those panels engine turned would be very :cool: ...below is a link to a turned panel pic for comparison :cheers:
http://www.hanelineproducts.com/41-4...truck_zoom.jpg
[Modified by yellow 72, 2:53 PM 8/26/2002]
http://www.hanelineproducts.com/41-4...truck_zoom.jpg
[Modified by yellow 72, 2:53 PM 8/26/2002]
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 2,664
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From: Boston MA
Re: Custom gauge clusters (Monty)
Very cool Monty - but I'm curious why you put the tach on the left, doesn't that make it harder to see when you have one hand on the shifter and the other on the wheel at 12 o'clock? 74droptop has the speedo/tach opposite yours.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 1999
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From: Park Ridge IL
Re: Custom gauge clusters (Swamp Thang)
I just put it all together real quick to show to the guys that inquired about it. The other 6 gauges will be rearranged as well, I just put them in randomly. I have to pull them back apart to make templates for several guys that have emailed me wanting a set of panels.
[Modified by Monty, 2:25 PM 8/26/2002]
[Modified by Monty, 2:25 PM 8/26/2002]
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Katy (Houston) TX
CI 7-8 Veteran
Re: Custom gauge clusters (Monty)
Monty, your craftsmanship is awesome. I normally like aluminum dashes, and your gauges look good in them too, but when I saw the pic with them installed in the interior my opinion is that you either need to also do the shifter console, or paint them black. It just doesn't seem to flow together. Just my opinion though. Either way, I'd just be happy to have your car!!!
:cheers:
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