Custom Gauge Cluster
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 45
From: AL
fist I got to say; great work!
What kind of printer are you using! I'm a graphic designer too (not as experienced as you thou) I have a base v6 but without my color; I'm guessing all the LEDS on my car are green so provably your design would not work for base v6 mustangs (someone plz confirm this) I'll just happy with a cyan like color to replace the ugly green on my cluster.
What kind of printer are you using! I'm a graphic designer too (not as experienced as you thou) I have a base v6 but without my color; I'm guessing all the LEDS on my car are green so provably your design would not work for base v6 mustangs (someone plz confirm this) I'll just happy with a cyan like color to replace the ugly green on my cluster.
2nd Gear Member
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 495
From: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Thanks for the link. I am going to make an assumption that everything except the scale of the speedo and tach are identical to the V8 cluster. If that's the case I'm pretty sure I can easily create one from what I already have. I'll work one up, you might have to test fit it for me though.
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2nd Gear Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 311
From: IL
Finishing up the website. I still have to take a few pictures, but I should have the link posted later today. Does anyone know the rules regarding something like this? Does that link belong in the for sale section? Thanks.
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2nd Gear Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 311
From: IL
How's this for ominous?!?
I've been working on this for YOU!
even though the fuel pump in my truck died, the wife got in an accident, and we got hit with a blizzard. Hah! I'm just glad this week is over already. I know some of you guys are anxious, believe me I am the worst at waiting for car goodies. I am not rushing this though. I'd like to have a few things in order before I "Go Public".
I've been working on this for YOU!
even though the fuel pump in my truck died, the wife got in an accident, and we got hit with a blizzard. Hah! I'm just glad this week is over already. I know some of you guys are anxious, believe me I am the worst at waiting for car goodies. I am not rushing this though. I'd like to have a few things in order before I "Go Public".
3rd Gear Member
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 608
From: Clearwater FL
How hard is it to put something like this in? Do you have to take the whole dash out? Do you have to take the steering wheel off? I think it looks great, I'd love to get one for my car when you do start to sell them.
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2nd Gear Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 311
From: IL
It is seriously so easy. I can change mine in 10 minutes. Yours would take longer because you have to deal with the adhesive holding the OEM gauge face on.
The dash panel over the gauge cluster just pulls off. Lower the steering wheel to the lowest position. Grasp the dash around the chrome rings at the top and give a good pull. Then using a 7mm nut driver remove four screws to free the cluster from the dash. Gently remove it far enough to get to the plug on the back panel. It's one of those locking connectors. Be careful not to break the little plastic lever while unlocking it. The whole gauge cluster pops apart with some plastic clips after that. Really the hardest part is getting the needles back on all lined up properly.
The dash panel over the gauge cluster just pulls off. Lower the steering wheel to the lowest position. Grasp the dash around the chrome rings at the top and give a good pull. Then using a 7mm nut driver remove four screws to free the cluster from the dash. Gently remove it far enough to get to the plug on the back panel. It's one of those locking connectors. Be careful not to break the little plastic lever while unlocking it. The whole gauge cluster pops apart with some plastic clips after that. Really the hardest part is getting the needles back on all lined up properly.