Custom Gauges

[PhillipM]

Sorry, these are still autometer just with customized dials. So honestly it is much easier to make custom pieces then to match a factory style. Also the process that I use takes advantage of the "around" the dial lighting and there really isn't anyway to do windows and have them look good and provide mounting for lights. Classic gauges could probably do something for you but be ready to get the wallet out.. Thanks for asking though.

[newmexicosaint]

B_e_a_u_t_i_f_u_l!!

[Rod]

I need a laser engraver now!! damnit

[61ragtop]

Looks awesome!!! How did you get the bezels off and back on? I have the silver bezels and am thinking of painting them black or giving them a brushed look.

[PhillipM]

I just take my time and go around them with a small flatblade screw driver. I open it up about 15 thousands at a time going around and around. Takes about 5-10 minutes to get one open. To close it back up I triple check that there is not lint on the inside of the gauge window, then slide it on and lay the gauge face down on the bench sitting on a micro fiber towl. Then I carefully use a wooden dowl or steel punch and basically reverse the process. Slowely tapping down around and around untill it is completely crimped again. If done correctly you should not have any tears in the aluminum and the gauge should sit nice and flush against your dash.

It is really all about patience and a little about technique.

[PhillipM]

So I couldn't reinstall those beautiful new gauges and just leave that 42 year old heater control panel.... Just finished this up. The lighting was tough to get right for the photo but the new one is nice and glossy black Also I went with the same font so that everything now matches.

[instro84]

very nice!

[Ron.in.SoCal]

Man Phillip, you're seriously talented. I could see you going into the custom dash design business....

[wmhjr]

Phillip - my hat is off to you! That is some extremely nice work. What a nice touch. I'm terribly jealous!

[PhillipM]

Man Phillip, you're seriously talented. I could see you going into the custom dash design business....

Thanks Ron, it is something that I enjoy working on. I run a laser cutting and marking business on the side so I get to deal with a bunch of different products and parts. I am also working on a few things for the dash in our Studebaker as well. Trying to come up with some new stuff that maybe not many have done.

[PhillipM]

Phillip - my hat is off to you! That is some extremely nice work. What a nice touch. I'm terribly jealous!

Thanks! These types of projects are fairly straight forward using the laser. If anyone has any ideas that they have been bouncing around, feel free to PM me to see if it can be done. I work a lot with plastics and acrylics.