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 Dec 6, 2009 - 9:47 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Jan 8, '09 From Netherlands Currently Offline Reputation: 54 (100%)  |
Just made my own speedometer console
      SL Llumar 50% foil      Left custom made, right OEM  Result    This post has been edited by RoyO: Feb 8, 2010 - 6:10 PM |
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Dec 6, 2009 - 9:54 PM
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Wow, that's pretty sweet. Get rid of the seafoam green lights and we've got a winner! How well can you see through the smoked lenses during the day? Do you have to run your parking lights so the light shines through or can you see the gauges fairly well?
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Dec 6, 2009 - 10:01 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
Ziet er heel mooi uit...group buy, nu!
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Dec 6, 2009 - 10:25 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
NICE!
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Dec 6, 2009 - 11:24 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 24, '07 From CA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
What did you use to glue the cups down to the console?
and what are these originally for? QUOTE (RoyO @ Dec 7, 2009 - 3:47 AM)  -------------------- QUOTE what hes saying is if you put blue lights in you car youll lose hp. |
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Dec 6, 2009 - 11:24 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 23, '09 From Fresno, Ca Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
awesome! with leds it'll be perfect!!
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Dec 6, 2009 - 11:42 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 29, '07 From Philly Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
that came out really good man
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Dec 6, 2009 - 11:58 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
QUOTE (EKAn @ Dec 6, 2009 - 11:24 PM) and what are these originally for? Plumbing. -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Dec 7, 2009 - 5:09 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 8, '09 From Netherlands Currently Offline Reputation: 54 (100%) |
QUOTE (richee3 @ Dec 7, 2009 - 4:54 AM) How well can you see through the smoked lenses during the day? Do you have to run your parking lights so the light shines through or can you see the gauges fairly well? Smoked lenses are to smoked. I used 50% SL Llumar Foil, but now I'm going to install 25%. After spraying black, whole console became too dark  QUOTE (EKAn @ Dec 7, 2009 - 6:24 AM) What did you use to glue the cups down to the console? I Used this glue.  I did installed very bright green LED's but photo's don't do justice. I'm sorry, I didn't planned to make a second one, took me over 15 hours to produce 
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Dec 7, 2009 - 7:36 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
Very nice write up, thank you for doing so
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Dec 7, 2009 - 8:46 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 25, '03 From Springfield, MO Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
I see many repeats of this in the future, including me
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Dec 7, 2009 - 9:03 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 3, '06 From Czech Republic (Europe) Currently Offline Reputation: 56 (100%) |
amaizing job...
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Dec 7, 2009 - 9:47 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '06 From Knoxville, TN Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
Post up some more pics!! Looks good so far!
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Dec 8, 2009 - 4:34 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 17, '03 From Bloomington, Indiana Currently Offline Reputation: 62 (98%) |
I have one of the ORIGINALS made by doGGy a while back.... and I have seen how nice they are....
But this, this is ridiculously impressive, GREAT idea that will hold up over time better than the fibgerglass one I have. GREAT job man. --------------------  |
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Dec 8, 2009 - 4:54 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 13, '05 From Poughkeepsie, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Absolutly WIN in EVERY way
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Dec 9, 2009 - 6:17 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 30, '04 From Atlantic City Currently Offline Reputation: 21 (100%) |
doing it, no doubt. thank you.
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Dec 9, 2009 - 8:26 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 23, '08 From Hawaii Currently Offline Reputation: 10 (100%) |
awesome job. i definetly will be doing this in the near future.
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Dec 9, 2009 - 9:50 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 2, '07 From Berlin, WI Currently Offline Reputation: 18 (100%) |
MORE pics! this is definite win!
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Dec 9, 2009 - 11:16 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 23, '08 From Hawaii Currently Offline Reputation: 10 (100%) |
why dont you use clear glass instead, cus you painted the walls black and the face plate is already black. unless you wanted to dim the led's.
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Dec 14, 2009 - 4:37 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 8, '09 From Netherlands Currently Offline Reputation: 54 (100%) |
QUOTE (captb @ Dec 10, 2009 - 6:16 AM) why dont you use clear glass instead, cus you painted the walls black and the face plate is already black. unless you wanted to dim the led's. Tinted glass makes it look more luxury. I'm now going to install 25% tinted glass. I'll post new pics once this is finished
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Dec 14, 2009 - 10:18 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
Can you post more specifications concerning the materials, i.e. size/diameter of the piping? A run to a hardware store should get me all of those items, and If I can find a spare gauge trim, I'm down to try this.
This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Dec 14, 2009 - 10:19 AM -------------------- '97 ST \ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+ [sold 10/18]
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Dec 14, 2009 - 11:14 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 23, '05 From Kansas City Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Wow I remember seeing the old Doggy ones YEARS ago and thinking they were cool...I think I have myself a winter project after I'm done with finals this week.
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Dec 16, 2009 - 2:09 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 30, '04 From So Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
I have to say this is ****ing BEAUTIFUL! Awesome work!
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Dec 26, 2009 - 1:28 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 8, '09 From Netherlands Currently Offline Reputation: 54 (100%) |
Thanks for all the compliments
QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Dec 14, 2009 - 5:18 PM) Can you post more specifications concerning the materials, i.e. size/diameter of the piping? I'll measure everything next week! I just cut new glass and i'm going to install 25% light transmission film at the glass. 50% film was too dark. I'll take new pics when everything is installed 
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Dec 26, 2009 - 2:06 PM
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Moderator Joined Jun 29, '08 From Denver Currently Online Reputation: 59 (100%) |
25% film will make it darker than 50%. Just so you don't end up buying something and making it darker when you want it a little lighter. This turned out really well though. I'm liking it.
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Dec 26, 2009 - 6:56 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 8, '09 From Netherlands Currently Offline Reputation: 54 (100%) |
QUOTE (richee3 @ Dec 26, 2009 - 9:06 PM) 25% film will make it darker than 50%. Just so you don't end up buying something and making it darker when you want it a little lighter. This turned out really well though. I'm liking it. I know what you mean, thnx .. Police calls that film 75%, window tinting shops calls the same film 25% over here..
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Dec 30, 2009 - 5:53 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 8, '09 From Netherlands Currently Offline Reputation: 54 (100%) |
The glass thickness is 4mm
 1=93mm (inside) 2=90mm (inside) 3=28mm 4=50mm 5=3mm I'm going to reinstall de console next week and i'll post new pics 
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Dec 31, 2009 - 1:32 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 17, '05 From Newcastle / UK Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
Great work mate, gives it a nice high end look.
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Jan 1, 2010 - 10:39 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 8, '09 From Netherlands Currently Offline Reputation: 54 (100%) |
Tellerconsole is completed.
Old glass (in the middle) with 50% film, new glass (left and right) with 25%...     Special thanks to Work4Poop for the carbon fiber instrument cowl! -Roy |
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Jan 1, 2010 - 12:05 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 14, '06 From Northampton, UK Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
Edit: Next post has the full materials and tools list. A how-to guide would be awesome. This post has been edited by BloodyStupidDavey: Jan 1, 2010 - 4:15 PM -------------------- Davey
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Jan 1, 2010 - 3:01 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 8, '09 From Netherlands Currently Offline Reputation: 54 (100%) |
You also need polyester putty to fill holes.
 (Not yet polished over here)  I think this is a complete list of everything needed. Material: -OEM Console -2x grey plumbing reducing collars -2x white plumbing end cowls -4mm clear plastiglass -SL Llumar film 25% -Water/ lather to install film on glass -Polyester putty -Plastic primer -Primer -Color -Clear varnish -Bison hard PVC glue -Black glue to glue glass into console -Benzine to degrease before spraying Tools: -Dremel with plastic cutting disc -Electric jigsaw to cut the glass -Files -Rulers -Sandpaper 150 - 1200 -Heat gun to install 25% film -3m foil applicator -Bench drill 5mm -Cutter -Tape This post has been edited by RoyO: Jan 1, 2010 - 3:05 PM |
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Jan 2, 2010 - 10:17 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 3, '06 From Czech Republic (Europe) Currently Offline Reputation: 56 (100%) |
Thank you so much for all info! Here is result of my work
 it's bit different but result is quite good anyway...  here with gauges...  and illuminated (red-white LEDs inside)  Just glass is missing. I bought transparent 2mm thick polystyrene but it's too fragile for fabrication (cutting is horrible) so now looking for soft plastic (better cutting material) -------------------- No more replicas... This is evolution... This is SS-four :)
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Jan 2, 2010 - 12:26 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
why dont you guys send a prototype to vincent dogy to get it fiberglassed.
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Jan 2, 2010 - 12:52 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 8, '09 From Netherlands Currently Offline Reputation: 54 (100%) |
QUOTE (malpaso @ Jan 2, 2010 - 5:17 PM) Thank you so much for all info! Here is result of my work Just glass is missing. I bought transparent 2mm thick polystyrene but it's too fragile for fabrication (cutting is horrible) so now looking for soft plastic (better cutting material) Well done Malpaso! Cutting the glass and installing the film is the hardest part of the job You could fill the gap between pipe and OEM frame with polyester putty... By night/ evening, the tube in the middle of my 3D console looks very cool. (plumbing reducing collars) The part in front is narrower then the part behind so you get a special effect when you look into it! I just started to produce a second one |
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Jan 2, 2010 - 1:35 PM
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Amazing work!
Now make one for a SW20 -------------------- 1991 MR2 - T-tops - Crimson Red - Gen3 3SGTE - Lots of money
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Jan 2, 2010 - 2:15 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
I'll buy one if you guys make it.
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Jan 2, 2010 - 3:52 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 5, '05 From NE Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
I'd buy one too For sure.. That looks amazing.
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Jan 2, 2010 - 5:10 PM
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i will buy one too
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Jan 3, 2010 - 2:32 PM
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QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Jan 2, 2010 - 3:15 PM) I'll buy one if you guys make it. x2, i'm just not that good at getting things perfect like this, how much? -------------------- You're here for a good time, not a long time. - Colin McRae When in doubt... Flat out! - Colin McRae Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car. Oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall. Torque is how far you take the wall with you.... |
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Jan 3, 2010 - 5:25 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
love it!
Only thing I would do is maybe sand the paint with 2000grit and try to polish it to give it a smoother look. -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Jan 4, 2010 - 5:41 AM
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QUOTE (malpaso @ Jan 2, 2010 - 4:17 PM) Thank you so much for all info! Here is result of my work it's bit different but result is quite good anyway... here with gauges... and illuminated (red-white LEDs inside) Just glass is missing. I bought transparent 2mm thick polystyrene but it's too fragile for fabrication (cutting is horrible) so now looking for soft plastic (better cutting material) very great Job ...wow... --------------------  |
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Feb 8, 2010 - 12:29 PM
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    it's still not done, but since mine sticks out so much I had to install it to make sure it fits before I continue with the process. the trim I used came from those door protective trims at autozone, they have them in all colors, I grab chrome so it matches with the aftermarket gauges. I still need to add the plexiglass, smoked them and add a little idea that I have, once done I'll post more pictures. Thanks to the OP for the ideas. --------------------  |
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Feb 8, 2010 - 1:52 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 10, '09 From Louisiana Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
I want it... but with blue LED's any way you'll make some and sell them to 6gc?
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Feb 8, 2010 - 1:58 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 10, '09 From Louisiana Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
I want it... but with blue LED's any way you'll make some and sell them to 6gc?
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Feb 8, 2010 - 2:01 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 8, '09 From Netherlands Currently Offline Reputation: 54 (100%) |
Nice Job! Good luck with installing plexiglass
That's the hardest part of the job.
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Feb 8, 2010 - 2:09 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
damn culp your's are looong
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Feb 8, 2010 - 2:26 PM
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center part is 4 inches long and sides are 3 inches long, in order to install it I had to remove the steering wheel lol.
yeah, I figure the plexiglass is the hardest, but with the right tools it should be a breeze, wait to see what I have plan for it tho, I'm gonna add a little something to the plexiglass right now I have no time to make ANY for anyone, I'm in the process of making 3 more right now, for a few friends, after those are done, if I'm offer a decent amoun of money for the labor I'll make some, the actual materials to make this one costed me just under US$10.00, because I reused a lot of stuff I had at home like paint and bondo, so US$10.00 on sand paper + plastic + glue. -------------------- |
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Feb 8, 2010 - 4:26 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 14, '09 From Mid West Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
Culpable04--
Nice touch with the trim! These do make it " Luxo-Sport " looking...styling,sporty,cool...Nice mod guys!! |
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Feb 9, 2010 - 12:25 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 23, '05 From Kansas City Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I picked up an extra bezel at the junk yard the other day, hopefully in a couple weeks I'll have time to tackle making one for my car.
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Feb 9, 2010 - 11:33 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 25, '03 From Springfield, MO Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
culp i really like the idea of the trim around the clusters....i was actually going to try it myself after seeing it on this miata
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Feb 10, 2010 - 12:24 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
Wow, those gauges are gorgeous...almost art-like. Wow.
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Aug 2, 2010 - 7:34 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 8, '09 From Netherlands Currently Offline Reputation: 54 (100%) |
Anybody wants to start making a 3D speedometer console like mine?
When lights are out  I bought tinted glass (no film used, just tinted PMMA, very hard to find) I cutted the glass. You can easily sand the flanks to make it 100% fit. This is hardly everything you need (except paint)  Polyster putty and glue included.  I have no time to finish the console anymore, so maybe anyone else needs the stuff. When you're interested, please send me a PM -Roy This post has been edited by RoyO: Aug 2, 2010 - 7:36 AM |
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Aug 10, 2010 - 7:33 AM
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Totally Amazing hats of to you guys the end results are amazing
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Oct 6, 2010 - 9:22 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 2, '10 From nowra, nsw, australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
wow they look sick, i like the look with the chrome on the end of the ring.
id love this done to mine agreeing with the other guys, if you sell, i would buy. This post has been edited by dz93: Oct 8, 2010 - 8:45 AM |
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