Custom Gauge Cluster V2.0

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DesertRat

DesertRat

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I needed gauges and took too many shortcuts, time to fix it.
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The wide band controller is behind the top row limiting space.
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This Is my vision of what it will look like when I finish it.
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Cad computer generated template accurate to .010"
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Template used to cut out the design. In my mind the computer advantage is the fact that it put center punch marks in the center of every gauge opening.
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Mask both sides, score both sides with the holesaw, then clamp & drill them out.
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My plan is to give the thing some 3D anatomy so we will build the front and back out and sand to shape.
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Time to fasten the unit to the mount, I will use marine grade epoxy adhesive.
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Unit is fastened and epoxied to the fabricated mount.
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Mounted in position for epoxy curing. I will use the correct size PVC coupler autopsied to fit the radius on top both front and rear. Then it's off to the upholstery shop for covering. Shout-out to D-Daddy for helping me with vinyl color selection.
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The first photo is the back side of the unit under construction. After a consult with my upholstery guy I decided to build the back side out more to give it a better finished look. Glad I got the consult with him!
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This is the front side, I kept it at about 1/4" depth. The corners are a 2 1/2" PVC coupler I cut into sections and attached it with marine grade 2 part epoxy. This is the last build-up, when ready I will shape and finish it to my liking and it will go to my upholstery guy for finishing before I put the gauges in it. And regarding consults, many thanks to D-Daddy for helping me refine my vision of the finished gauge cluster.
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The cluster is finished and ready to go to the upholstery shop. I added depth and continuity to the back so the vinyl wrap will add visual continuity from the side.
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View from the back side showing the returns added top and sides. Hope to have it back by the weekend.
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I got my gauge cluster back from my upholstery guy. We went with a silver carbon fiber pattern vinyl.
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I have the gauges mounted in the unit and ready to install. Not looking forward to connecting everything under the dash-just not flexible anymore.
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This is what the face will look like. Tomorrow I will install it and connect everything up. It does look good in the car!
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DesertRat said:
I got my gauge cluster back from my upholstery guy. We went with a silver carbon fiber pattern vinyl. View attachment 1715466219 I have the gauges mounted in the unit and ready to install. Not looking forward to connecting everything under the dash-just not flexible anymore. View attachment 1715466220 This is what the face will look like. Tomorrow I will install it and connect everything up. It does look good in the car! View attachment 1715466221
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Looking good man.
 
This is the last installment of this thread. Today I finished it. Pic 1 is the back with connections made.
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This is the completed gauge cluster with the engine running and everything working. Car has been parked for work most of the winter so it is not completely warmed up.
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This is the view from the passenger side with the seats reinstalled.
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This is the view I will see now every time I get in the car:)
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To see where I started go to the first post first photo. Thanks for looking-I'm on to exhaust tip modification----------------
 
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