Re: {{{ VALIANT UPDATE - DASH & GAUGES }}}
[Re: rickstershemi]
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02/11/11 11:53 AM
02/11/11 11:53 AM
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detroit, mi
POS Dakota
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detroit, mi
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Those are pretty neat gauges rick. How do they cost relative to what's typically out there? Can the LED color be changed to something else? I prefer something in a red/blue. The ones you got look good. I would definitely powdercoat the bezel black and then wirebrush the perimeter or something. It pains me to see this car almost complete when I STILL havent even chosen what car I want to use for my motor and trans. Especially since I started building my engine before you even bought this car. 
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Re: {{{ VALIANT UPDATE - DASH & GAUGES }}}
[Re: Thumperdart]
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02/11/11 02:25 PM
02/11/11 02:25 PM
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Mira Loma, CA
69B3GT
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Mira Loma, CA
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Lookin good...............I made a similar one for my dart except it`s flat and filled it w/VDO gauges. WAY nicer than the stock plastic stuff. 
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Re: {{{ VALIANT UPDATE - DASH & GAUGES }}}
[Re: rickstershemi]
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02/11/11 07:08 PM
02/11/11 07:08 PM
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mass
kotacars
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Got my aluminum dash bezel made up....Dave @ Ultimate Motorsports did the work and fit & finish is perfect....had them make a duplicate of the original w/new gauge layout....Thanks Dave
Thinking of polishing the perimeter and powder-coating the insert w/a satin alum finish & then gloss the whole piece 
The gauges are all Marshall, I went with their Mopar Muscle Car design and they rock. The through the dial lighting is incredible and also got the LED dimmer.... :thumb :
I will not sugar coat it that looks like POS what did he charge you for that. If you want to see some nice gauge inserts send me your email.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDjKS1RRsx0
Thinking of putting the Oil Pressure & Water Temp gauges in cups mounted in front of the dash speaker (old school)
Original Bezel
Rickster
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Re: {{{ VALIANT UPDATE - DASH & GAUGES }}}
[Re: kotacars]
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02/11/11 07:29 PM
02/11/11 07:29 PM
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Seaford, Va
Kindafast
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Seaford, Va
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The cluster looks good to me. I would grind the welds and and powder coat the housing chrome. It's moving right along for you now. Let's hear the new engine come alive.
6.50 @105.26
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Re: {{{ VALIANT UPDATE - DASH & GAUGES }}}
[Re: Kindafast]
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02/11/11 08:38 PM
02/11/11 08:38 PM
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Lehigh Acres, Florida
rickstershemi
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Just walked in the door from a long day on the job......thanks for all the comments.....I actually planned on cleaning up the welds and thanks Dave for the offer I'm still leaning towards polishing up the perimeter and doing the center in more of a satin finish.....the gauges are amazing and for all 6 including the dimmer & hall effect sensor for the speedo cost $435 to my door.....I hooked up the speedo and as stated before the through the face lighting is unbelievable....has a choice of either white or amber.....I'm going to install a single pole dbl throw switch so I can change the color at will Hope to fire up the 408 in the near future....still have headers and a ton of other chit to buy  c'mon lotto Rickster
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If you were closer to me, I'd prep it and shoot it for ya with automotive paint in the color of your choice. PM me if you're interested and you'll be up near Tampa soon.
