New Vintage USA Cutlass Gauge Cluster

[SparkyRnD]

We worked with New Vintage USA for a gauge cluster for Project Sabre. We wanted something that was a bolt-in solution without having to heavily modify or cut up the dash. What they did was take a stock 3-gauge-pod bezel that I had, and used it as a template to make an ABS gauge holder. You take the ABS panel, set it over the bezel and mark where you need to cut (using a dremel or jig saw). Then, cut out enough to allow all the gauges to sit without contacting, and use some epoxy to bond the two together.

Original Bezel:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/04/IMAG1022-1.jpg

ABS Overlay:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/04/IMAG1023-1.jpg

ABS Overlay on top of Bezel, prior to trimming:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/04/IMAG1024-1.jpg



Here is what the ABS pod looks like loaded, and using one of their Indicator Panels in the center (with turn signals, high beams and warning lights).

Loaded Gauge Pod:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/04/IMAG1025-1.jpg

Integrated Indicator Panel:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/04/IMAG1029-1.jpg



Contact Mark at http://newvintageusa.com for pricing & details.

[csouth]

Nice setup. They are 20min from me, I'll have to give them a call.

[SparkyRnD]

20 minutes? I'd be there in a heartbeat!

[BigO]

I like!

[deejai35]

Very nice! Adding to my wish list.

[car_designer]

That is a very nice set up.

[SparkyRnD]

I love it. They have the pattern now, so they can reproduce them for any customer

[CKreations]

Nice looking gauges

[csouth]

Can you believe I called New Vintage today to order a bezel and indicator, they told me it is only available as a package with gauges? I try to support a local business and they try to upsell you 400%. What a joke...I'll get a sheet of ABS and make my own.

[SparkyRnD]

They spent time working with my original panel to come up with the design, to get everything to fit, and to have a nice layout. They stay in business through sales of gauges, not the ABS panel.

[csouth]

They spent time working with my original panel to come up with the design, to get everything to fit, and to have a nice layout. They stay in business through sales of gauges, not the ABS panel.

They are obviously selling enough gauges or they would be out of busines. As I stated I was buying an indicator panel and bezel. What bothers me is they told me months ago they could do it and have a 2 day turnaround, now its only available with gauges. There are not many people with Cutlass' changing out to a 6 gauge setup, most are using 3 gauge multifunction to fit the factory bezel. If NVU doesn't sell many the time put into making one is gone out the window. Its not rocket science, I just ordered a sheet of ABS to make my own at 1/4 the cost. I was merely trying to support a local business.

[csouth]

double post

[SparkyRnD]

I missed the indicator part, I thought you were just trying to buy the abs sheet.