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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 02:35 PM
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Doesn't look too hot right now, but it's getting there. Gauges mount below the surface, angled right towards the driver.
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 02:45 PM
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looks good to me!! can't wait to see it when its done

u get the lowe din thing?
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 03:06 PM
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Thanks.
Once I sand and paint it, should look almost stock.
Yeah, got the stereo in the lower din thing.
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Old Jan 20, 2004 | 02:14 PM
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Thanks.
Once I sand and paint it, should look almost stock.
Yeah, got the stereo in the lower din thing.
How long did it take u to make? from start to finish?

I think it looks good... Any plans to make them to sell?

Id buy one for sure!
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Old Jan 20, 2004 | 09:07 PM
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I'm still not done, but I've put in probably like 12 hours cumulative so far. Can't do this one in mass quantities because of labor involved, I made it out of the stock ac control bezel- I wish a company would make one like this.
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Old Jan 20, 2004 | 10:03 PM
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Picture from driver's angle....
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Old Jan 20, 2004 | 10:04 PM
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Straight on....
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Old Jan 20, 2004 | 10:39 PM
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how did u make that?
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Old Jan 20, 2004 | 10:51 PM
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Actually, you know what would be pretty nice... The three gauges like you made... but also something to cover it when you leave the car. Alot of the time these little items are prone to theft... why not cover it to hide what you have. Maybe some Flap that slides over..something interesting you know.
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Old Jan 21, 2004 | 09:24 AM
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i will buy the first one from u... PM me
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Old Jan 21, 2004 | 11:51 AM
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Looks very promissing!
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Old Jan 24, 2004 | 08:12 PM
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looking better...
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Old Jan 24, 2004 | 08:19 PM
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Actually, you know what would be pretty nice... The three gauges like you made... but also something to cover it when you leave the car. Alot of the time these little items are prone to theft... why not cover it to hide what you have. Maybe some Flap that slides over..something interesting you know.
That's a good idea...like a piece of rubber with protrusions that fit into the gauge holes to hold it in place. Guess I've got a next project, Thanks
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Old Jan 24, 2004 | 08:21 PM
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Here's the back, good thing nobody sees it, kinda ugly....
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Old Jan 24, 2004 | 08:24 PM
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That looks good. Nice job.
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