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Old 09-04-2008, 01:32 PM
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I made my own gauge overlays at work, kind of handy having access to special printers and die cutters. Let me know what you think, don't worry I have my flame/rice suite on.



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It's unique, why green?
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I cant tell if I like it or not, got any better pics?
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Looks cool, does it still have the factory warning lamps in there or are they blocked?
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I like it because it's different. ou should put the gauge bezel back on to give it the full effect
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^^yeah, like he said.... Pretty cool idea! I'd like to se what other kinda things you can make as well...
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Thanks guys, All the factory warning light are still functional,That took A LOT of measuring & trial and error! I didn't have the glass in yet because I was just testing the light placement and the gauge needles werent in the correct position yet. I will try to get some new pics. I picked green because the theme I am going for is white & green. Seems like nobody uses green so I thought it would be different, plus I like the combo.
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I think that is ****** sick dude. and i think its cool that you made em yourself. reminds me of the GTO cluster that i do love. i would save the cad on that, sell different colors and designs, and laugh all the way to the bank.
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I like it. Goes with a green theme for sure. I'd like to see the other pieces that would complement the gauges.
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make some different colors like black and silver, Silver and red, Red and silver, blue and silver. stuff like that. I may buy one
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i would definetly buy a set if you made them in blue. i would also like to see how they look with the bezel back on and everything installed
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Originally Posted by 99zee
I like it. Goes with a green theme for sure. I'd like to see the other pieces that would complement the gauges.
I am also working on a new overlay for the heater & A/C panel, and the panel with the light switch on the left, it all takes a while to get done at work. (especially if you screw it up the first time.)

Here is a photoshopped pic of the theme I am working twards.

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When are you going to get the hood painted? And if you are going for a white and green theme, then why do you choose that color for the wheels (not that they look bad, just doesn't seem like they will go with the color scheme you are going for...)
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Originally Posted by Ls1CamaroGuy87
When are you going to get the hood painted? And if you are going for a white and green theme, then why do you choose that color for the wheels (not that they look bad, just doesn't seem like they will go with the color scheme you are going for...)
I am kind of used to the hood being black, I have photoshopped white hoods and I don't think it looks right. I also tried the wheels green and it looked pretty cheeze, looked kind of like a clown car. I thought the bronze color gave it a nice road race feel.
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I wouldn't mind getting some of those
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I would buy one if there was a red one!
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Doesn't look bad.
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Wait a second, . . is that wide rear panels on your car??
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I like how the gauges have a drop shadow making them look a lil 3D. I'd take a set in brushed aluminum with black marker lines and a beveled looking trim.
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Pretty damn cool if you ask me. It's got potiential especially in different colors.


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