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Swiat34 06-20-2008 04:01 PM

VIOLA! My Top Secret interior mod..Declassified!! PICS!
 
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This is the factory gauge bezel that I have smoothed and painted and applied some custom made decals. I also had the WS6 decal custom made for the Tach. I didn't want one of the stainless overlays since they look like an overlay. Also, I want to keep the black gauges so I think this gives me a nice contrast! Tell me what you all think!! Pics were taken before re-attaching the lens for a clearer photo.

Here's an over-all pic.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/attachmen...1&d=1213995550

And Here's a close-up!
https://ls1tech.com/forums/attachmen...1&d=1213995550
Swat

TXws6 06-20-2008 04:02 PM

must see pics in car! nice job

Amoretti 06-20-2008 04:02 PM

Looks awesome man! I want to see some pictures installed.

Swiat34 06-20-2008 04:05 PM

Can't give installed pics yet. I'm smoothing and painting the gauge surround. Swat

EchoMirage 06-20-2008 04:07 PM

very nice. wonder how that would look in red, in a black car with red accents? time for in-car pics too

nuknuk31707 06-20-2008 04:12 PM

I was thinking about a white overlay but Damm this looks hot
were do you get the ws6 at

Medic/Z28 06-20-2008 04:15 PM

Looks good.

Swiat34 06-20-2008 04:16 PM

I had a local Decal shop make em. I'm thinkin of having em make a bunch more to sell. PM me if interested. Swat

Qcon 06-20-2008 04:33 PM

Looks pretty cool. How do you get the glass off? It feels like it wants to crack when I try prying it off.

TooFastT/A 06-20-2008 04:41 PM


Originally Posted by Qcon (Post 9595656)
Looks pretty cool. How do you get the glass off? It feels like it wants to crack when I try prying it off.

Thats because there are screws holding them to the bezel! You have to take the vinyl gauge surround, and the under panel (right below the steering wheel) to get to the gauge cluster. Don't pry at it, that would just make matters worse:bang:

Photochop 06-20-2008 04:44 PM

Did you cut that section off from the lens with a dremel or heat it in the oven and pry it apart? Nice job, looks great!

Nauty99SS 06-20-2008 05:00 PM

very nice :nod:

redformulaws6 06-20-2008 05:24 PM

i like it but it think the bird instead of teh was6 would look better imo

Swiat34 06-20-2008 05:28 PM

To answer a couple questions and correct a few comments...There are 4 screws that hold the entire gauge module assembly in the dash. They are covered by the plastic gauge surround. After removing the screws the assembly pulls out of it's socket and a little wiggeling will get it out. Four clips hold the clear lens and accent rings to the gauge face/module. Carefully pushing these down and in will release it. I then used a Dremel tool to cut the plastic welded spots around the perimeter of the lens. After waving the magical wand and the modifications complete, model cement holds the lens back where it belongs!
I've seen the bird decal elsewhere, but wanted something *gasp* different! Not being sarcastic to you, red, but most people can't stand 'different!'

Swat

Cvaught 06-20-2008 05:29 PM

I can't tell you what i think until I actually see it in the car. get some good pics of the whole interior with the new gauges!

Swiat34 06-20-2008 05:51 PM

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OK OK!! You F***ers win!! lol I pieced the interior together and got off a couple snaps...here you go!!
https://ls1tech.com/forums/attachmen...1&d=1214002169
https://ls1tech.com/forums/attachmen...1&d=1214002169
https://ls1tech.com/forums/attachmen...1&d=1214002169


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Qcon 06-20-2008 06:12 PM


Originally Posted by Swiat34 (Post 9595971)
. I then used a Dremel tool to cut the plastic welded spots around the perimeter of the lens. After waving the magical wand and the modifications complete, model cement holds the lens back where it belongs!

Swat

Aha...that's what I was looking for. Guess I'll have to whip out the dremel. Thanks!

Swiat34 06-20-2008 06:14 PM


Originally Posted by Qcon (Post 9596203)
Aha...that's what I was looking for. Guess I'll have to whip out the dremel. Thanks!

:D :chug:

YOOFORMULA 06-20-2008 06:56 PM

wow that came out sweet! nice job.

Black00Z 06-20-2008 07:09 PM

looks good--nice work


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