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Dec 28, 2003 | 10:06 PM

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To compliment our popular HVAC block-off plate, we now have an aluminum plate that replaces the HVAC control panel and accepts 2- 2 1/16" gauges. We use a specially designed die to countersink the gauges into the plate so that the plastic trim panel does not need to be trimmed.

HVAC Gauge Plate

Check it out.

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Dec 28, 2003 | 10:18 PM

The Guy in MY 99TA

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Thats nice! But I plan on keeping my a/c and stuff for a while so no need for it now.

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Dec 28, 2003 | 11:20 PM

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anyone make a gauge panel to replace the vents?

Dec 28, 2003 | 11:27 PM

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How does it bolt down does it have pree drilled holes the same as the thing removed. Should have had this 2 weeks ago when i ordered the plate for the fire wall.

Dec 29, 2003 | 06:55 AM

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Nice pics Jay! This piece fits very well and looks outstanding in the car.

Dec 29, 2003 | 07:02 AM

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Nice effort Jay

What I'd like to see is a plate that inserts into the factory gauge location in front of the wheel. This way folks can replace the factory stuff with after market gauges without fabbing something up. Any chance of seeing that?

Dec 29, 2003 | 07:33 AM

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Very nice work! I'll be ordering one of those soon, as well as the HVAC blockoff plate.

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Dec 29, 2003 | 11:16 AM

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I'm looking for the same thing Todd, I was thinking madman made one?

Madman does. Look up "Big Shows" old ride.

Dec 29, 2003 | 12:54 PM

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The plate is pre-drilled to fasten using the 2 existing screws.

Thanks

Dec 29, 2003 | 04:01 PM

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Problem with Madman is that his web site sucks harry *****

If he would put the things that are available, he would sell more IMO

Dec 29, 2003 | 05:53 PM

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I'll be calling you soon ,Jay.

Dec 29, 2003 | 07:35 PM

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Looks good. I like my A/C block-off, I think I`ll be picking one of these up also. I would spend that much money in gas just trying to chase down all the stuff to make my own. Yep, I`ll be calling!

Dec 29, 2003 | 08:50 PM

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I'm liking this stuff. Here's an idea that I've been toying with and maybe you guys could do something with. The airbag on the passenger side is usually removed in a racing car. This then leaves a nice empty space that's not too attractive. What about designing another place to mount guages using this area? Naturally the space would have the guages positioned towards the driver, and look aesthetically pleasing. It could be either out of aluminum or a material that looks very close to the a pillar plastic.

Dec 31, 2003 | 03:39 AM

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Nice pics Jay! This piece fits very well and looks outstanding in the car.

Isn't that your car in that pic?

Dec 31, 2003 | 04:05 AM

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Isn't that your car in that pic?

Dec 31, 2003 | 09:03 AM

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Huh? Only if you remove the airbag cover (which is glued on to the dash). The cover weight is minimal. The airbag rests under this cover, and the airbag can be removed without leaving any outside visual signs at all...

I like the blockoff plates. I think my HVAC is coming out in the spring... I'll be calling.

3300 or bust.