For those that are unaware of what i'm doing here, this is what i'm looking at producing multiples of. it is a 2-5/8" gauge molded into the dash for a stock look and feel, with easy reading ability. Shown is a 2-5/8" Oil pressureg gauge. I have not done a 2-1/16" yet...so there may be a discount involved for the first person on that one, as it will also be used to make my mold when i'm done with it.
Requirements: You send me your bezel, and gauge you wish to use...i do the rest.
Turnaround: No mroe than a week, i'm doing these n the side after work, so i only spend a cuple hours a day on them.
Cost: $125 shipped....this pod has OVER 8 hours of sanding into it....it flows FLAWLESSLY, believe me, those that have seen it will tell you it's worth it.
Note: This pod eliminates the "off" function of the center vents....but really, who close them anyway?? You'll also have to find a new home for your change.
Mines already painted body color
I'll find one in the junkyard
it's goin to have to get painted anyway, the bezel is shipped pack primed over the areas the molding was done.
but you'd have to sand mine before it was even reday to work on.
I'll see if I can find you one.
Don't saend anything yet...this is an interest check.
No, not interested, but it does look good mang...
very interested in the 2-1/16", i would be willing to be the first, your work looks very good.
Originally posted by Bk4293L:
No, not interested, but it does look good mang...
Yup, for those who don't have gauge pillars - I would highly recommend to get Pole's - the stuff looks great!
I could send you mine with my front mount that needs to be filled. I could be your 52mm guinea pig. PM with how much...
I'm in 100% -- I'd want the same size as you show in your original post.. that looks great and very OEM ..
i want 1
add me 2 the list
Josh, is there a time limit on these? I'm very interested, but I can't do anything for a month or so.
I'd be interested in a 2 1/16th.
I'm probobly lookingat starting this around the end of Oct. and I will be doing the on a one-at a time basis, I will concentrate on one, and when it's done, i'll notify the next person to ship that way i don't rush three to get them out in a weeks time and do a sh!t job.
Id like one, but right now im not sure what size gauge i want.
I'll be in on a 2 1/16 in bezel. So go ahead and add me to that little notification list you got going there. BTW, it looks really good finally finished.
Thanks guys, it looks like i might begin offering this the begining of november, but i'm not sure yet, i will be sure to let you guys know with a final list when this is going down. Untill then, those that are interested but haven't posted, please do so. This is most definitly going to be a ONE TIME ONLY run.
Pole
Woop! Woop! 2 5/8" for tropictour!
-tropictour
Originally posted by BlackBirdRacing:
Mines already painted body color
I'll find one in the junkyard
Ive got one for sale in the classifieds.
i want one for my Pre-98, we get no loving
what does a pre-98 bezel look like, post a pic and maybe i can work something out for you.
Josh
but pre-98 guys have the 3 guage cluster that can fit in the DIN area. Why complain about 1 guage for the post-98's?
that 3-gauge cluster is not at eye level. Lik ei said, throw up some pics of an early cluster, and i'll think about giving it a shot(no additional charge)
For anyone interested in the 2-1/16" pod, I need a donor, if anyone is willing to front one for the design, i'll offer a price break on you're final piece. It will not be useable after i'm done with it(mold will be created from it), so if you can get ahold of a spare...send it my way.
Shipping details can be given through PM to anyone that is willing to do this.
The 2-5/8" mold will be ready after this weekend, and i'll start a new thread for that pod's production., once the 2-1/16" is ready i'll do the same.
question, are you making a whole new bezel out of fiberglass or are you just modifying the one we send you with fiberglass for the gauge.
modifying the one you send.
Josh, would yours fit with these
gauges?
To do that, you'd have to mold in the 2-5/8" first, then do the 2 2-1/16", but i see no reason why it can't be done....i'm working on it for myself actually. You'll have to talk to dpa43 and see if he'd be interested in doing that for you, it's his design and i'm not going to step on toes and offer it to others.
I'd be more interested if these could be produced with the smaller gauge without eliminating the on/off function.
i'm not sure the on\off needs to be eliminated with the smaller gauge, i don't have one in hand to tell you that, i assume it can be done without having to do that, but the work to re-shape the vent side AND include the on\off will definitly inpact price.
In addition, depending on year, some yurs have raised portions indicating on\off, while others are lettered in white., to keep these symbols while shaping the side is next to impossible.
Originally posted by pole120:
In addition, depending on year, some yurs have raised portions indicating on\off, while others are lettered in white., to keep these symbols while shaping the side is next to impossible.
I would just want to retain the functionality.
Originally posted by pole120:
To do that, you'd have to mold in the 2-5/8" first, then do the 2 2-1/16", but i see no reason why it can't be done....i'm working on it for myself actually. You'll have to talk to dpa43 and see if he'd be interested in doing that for you, it's his design and i'm not going to step on toes and offer it to others.
Josh, was there a specific reason to do it in the 2 5/8" size rather than 2 1/16"? Was it just because of the size of the coin tray, personal preference, etc? I'm thinking if I get dpa43 to do it in 2 1/16" then yours should be the same, if for nothing else, appearance's sake and conformity.
What are your thoughts?
AND, does anyone know where I can pick up indiglo gauges to match those from the recent GB ? These are the only ones I've found so far and I'd like some other ones to choose from. They're also not showing voltmeters or the air/fuel meters (aka light shows...for my purposes).
Autometer, Faze, there are a few others. You could also do what dpa (and I think stazi) did and just use the blue bulb covers. It looks surprising good.
Originally posted by KingpinSVT:
Autometer, Faze, there are a few others. You could also do what dpa (and I think stazi) did and just use the blue bulb covers. It looks surprising good.
Holy crap!! Only almost 300 pages to look through.
I chose 2-5/8 solely for visibility, i intended to do 2-1/16, but later changed my mind i ordered the gauge.
Originally posted by KingpinSVT:
Autometer, Faze, there are a few others. You could also do what dpa (and I think stazi) did and just use the blue bulb covers. It looks surprising good.
Yeah Autometer sells replacement LED bulbs for their gauges in green, blue, and red.
-tropictour
so this is my list so far:
2-5/8:
tropic tour
2-1/16
Benny 1
Rtstabler
69boss302
Unknown:
Blackbirdracing
NVMYSVT
Realy big fuzzy
SVT490
if i missed anyone please add yourself.
if you're not SERIOUSLY interested take you name off the list.
I still need a 2-1/16 donor pod...i'm considdering taking the one out of the svt for that, but that will be an absoute last resort.
Once the GB tread opens up for the 2-5/8" people, it'll be first come first serve, so keep an eye out.
Pole
the 2-1/16 donor pod will be on it's way shortly
2-5/8:
tropic tour
2-1/16
Benny 1
Rtstabler
69boss302
Realy big fuzzy
Unknown:
Blackbirdracing
NVMYSVT
SVT490
ugh, nana nana
still interested,
I want a 2 1/16
Originally posted by svt490:
still interested,
I want a 2 1/16
same here
i still want one of these but i have to wait until after christmas. I am having surgery on tuesday and i will be out of work until at least jan. 1, sorry for that, i will contact you after i am back to work.
Ben
Well guys it's goin to be starting here very soon.
Because there is only one person interested in the 2-5/8" pod i'm not making a mold, but will instead do a single pod.
The 2-1/16" pod mold is nearing completion and the first production piece will be here to show soon.
If you're no longer interested or your prefrence has changed requarding gauge size PLEASE POST SO NOW
Thanks
Josh
Well, after many hours of sanding and sanding and more sanding this is just getting to be to labor intensive to be worth it any longer. To those that REALLY want one of these (currently have one in process), PM me and we can talk about doing a custom piece.
Sorry guys, I just don't have the time to devote to a GB right now...perhaps in a couple months when things calm down i'll offer once again.
Thanks
Josh
