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randye APR 08, 01:05 PM
The next project is installing a full set of SpeedHut custom gages in the I.P.
I have the SpeedHut gage overlays in the current cluster, but I want my I.P. gages to match the ones I installed in the Aux. panel.
I've already "gutted" a spare cluster and I'm preparing to modify it to be a full "plug & play" unit with LED warning lights, etc.
randye APR 08, 01:19 PM
I just realized, this thread has been going for almost 4 YEARS now and I still haven't made it to the "Construction Zone".
Maybe someday I'll be good enough.......
exoticse APR 08, 01:32 PM

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Originally posted by randye:

I just realized, this thread has been going for almost 4 YEARS now and I still haven't made it to the "Construction Zone".
Maybe someday I'll be good enough.......



That is pretty ridiculous.

This thread should be used as a model of how to do a fiero right.

How do we get this moved to the construction zone where it rightfully belongs ?
randye APR 09, 08:15 PM
I haven't posted any photos of the work I've done on the engine bay in awhile, but somebody took a nice photo of it for me at Daytona this year:


It has a few more mods a little more *bling* since last year...

Also had these nice pics taken of my car, again at Daytona last month.





I think I might need to add a chin spoiler.....not sure yet.

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Australian APR 10, 02:46 AM

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Originally posted by doublec4:

Let's see those LED driving lights lit up!


ps where did you get them?



I got some for $6 Delivered. Ebay

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randye APR 27, 11:42 AM
More progress on my new gage install:

I have the new face plate for the gages all machined out of 1/4 inch thick clear Lexan and painted satin black using SEM paint. It's VERY solid.

I'll be using SpeedHut gages. Left will be a speedo, center a 2 1/16 fuel gage and of course the Tach on the right.
LEDs are replacing the old warning lights.
The Speedo and Tach locations were moved inboard and upward on the panel slightly to give a better view while driving and better overall appearance.
The fuel gage location was simply centered between the old temp and fuel gage locations.
Highbeam indicator is in the top center above the fuel gage location and turn signals were moved to the top right and left of the new panel.

The new Lexan face plate was bonded to the old OEM plastic trim plate using MEK solvent.
Here you can see what I cut away from the old face plate before bonding it to the new Lexan piece.
You can also see how much I moved the new Speedo and Tach locations from the original:


LEDs for all the warning lights have been installed:


Very nice LED holders from Radio Shack installed in the faceplate:

The LED holders should match the billet aluminum bezels on my new gages very nicely.

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randye APR 27, 11:52 AM
4000 PPM signal feed for the Speedo was tapped from the OEM circuit board (orange wire)
You can see where I soldered the wire after drilling a small hole thru the board at the top of this pic.


The LED warning lights are from "Superbrightleds" and are all wired up with proper resistors and tested:


The LEDs are installed into the OEM gage "pod" using some nifty 194 male plugs that insert right into the original bulb holders:

Makes changing out any burned out LED simple and saved a lot of soldering inside the pod.

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randye APR 27, 11:59 AM
Speedo circuit board back in the gage pod:


Here you can see how thick the new 1/4" panel is:


The new SpeedHut gages are due to arrive today and I'll post more photos with them in the new panel as soon as they get here.

The idea for this install is to make the whole thing "plug & play" using the OEM harness wiring, (C1, 2 and 3 connectors to the pod) so that installation and future removal for any repairs is as simple as possible. The inverter for the SpeedHut gage lighting will also be contained inside the pod.
There's a LOT of room in there once you "gut" all the OEM gages!
doublec4 APR 27, 12:05 PM
I like where this is going! Great work so far!
85LAMB APR 27, 12:50 PM
Randye
You are doing a great job.
I wanted to say it was a pleasure talking to you in Daytona, you were very helpfull and answer all my questions.
I also want to thank you for taking me for a ride on your car, your workmanship is an inspiration for me.

If you don't mind me asking, what are you panning on doing with the faces for the gauges, the ones that light up blue ?
If you are planning on selling them let me know, I really like how they look.

Keep up the great work

Lincoln