Custom gauge setup?
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novaderrik
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this is my favorite setup:
it's an early to mid 90's Buick LeSabre cluster in the stock dash. he used to have a full writeup on the install, but it's not on his site any more..
the website is www.turbomalibu.com and i believe the guy is a member here- but he may have been run out by pitchfork wielding TB.com villagers because of the Grand National Aerocoupe he's building..
it's an early to mid 90's Buick LeSabre cluster in the stock dash. he used to have a full writeup on the install, but it's not on his site any more..
the website is www.turbomalibu.com and i believe the guy is a member here- but he may have been run out by pitchfork wielding TB.com villagers because of the Grand National Aerocoupe he's building..
novaderrik
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he did add a boost gauge in the middle and moved the odometer off to the side at a later date.. then if you think you need more gauges than that it's time to look at getting a gauge pod for the A pillar.
another thing i've seen done before is using an electric temp gauge for more than one thing- like, say, coolant and oil temp- by putting in a 2 way toggle switch so you can switch between the different sending units.. this way, you could use the temp gauge to do coolant, oil, and trans temps with a 3 way switch and not have to make the interior of your car look like the space shuttle.
unless that's what you're into, of course..
T-CHRGD
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This is a custom panel I'm working on. It's based on a layout for a plate someone sold a while ago. Instead of a thin plate, I went with thicker aluminum and added multiple layers so the inner gauges are more recessed. Also has multiple LED warning lights. I need to wire it up (after I talk to John Spina)
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Bruce Urie
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Jeez, John! That sure is the "space shuttle" look with your guage design.....it's absolutley stunning.....I just love it! So damn cool.......I've always loved lots and lots of instruments everywhere....
John Spina will the perfect guy to help you....he's an electronic genius! If I had one quarter of his brain I'd be a millionare!
Again, real nice set up....very slick!
Bruce '87 Grand National
John Spina will the perfect guy to help you....he's an electronic genius! If I had one quarter of his brain I'd be a millionare!
Again, real nice set up....very slick!
Bruce '87 Grand National
T-CHRGD
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Bruce Urie
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Thanks Bruce
It's been a long term project, all the plates were hand fitted. Turned out (so far) better than hoped.
The high gloss powdercoat with gloss clear on top, comes really close to the overlays on the stock bezel.
You're welcome, John....you deserve the praise on this excellent set-up.....it does show, so clearly, all the hard work you've invested.......all I can say is "Wow!"
Bruce '87 Grand National
hemi8
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This is who I used, he can build anything your imagination can think of. http://www.gaugeplates.com/custom.php
Check out the Speedhut gauges, they are a very slim design.
Mike
Check out the Speedhut gauges, they are a very slim design.
Mike
I found some plates but i dont know if they make them anymore here is the thread link= http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/threads/gnx-style-dash-panels.252366/
T-CHRGD
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That is where I got the original flat plate that I based my project on. I do remember him selling out the last of his plates at the time, but don't know if they're still available.
chopped39
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I bought the seven hole plate from him a couple years back
