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Tell me what yall think......This is the new gauge bezel for the RideTec Air gauges and switches. It will be mounted between the dash and new console right under the heater/def control panel. Should I leave it brushed aluminum (as is) or paint it Orange?

Paint to match...I think it would better blend into the interior! :metal::metal::metal:

buckskins4ever

03-24-2013 10:11 PM

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Where did you get the stainless cup holder inserts?

I found those at a Marine/Boat Store......They come in plastic or stainless. not bad, stainless for $10 each.

buckskins4ever

03-24-2013 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh (Post 5968797)

No question about it. Brushed aluminum.

I'd vote for one change though:

Turn the gauges and switches "the other-side-up" so you won't wreck that truck or your neck as you drive while standing on your head.

;)

LOL, yeah I noticed that after posting it. Will flip it around in my photoshop.

Expat_dude

03-24-2013 10:14 PM

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Steering wheel arrived, will get the half wrap once I pick out the interior color.
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buckskins4ever

03-24-2013 10:16 PM

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Sorry guys, hope your necks didnt break looking at the other one

SCHRUMGMC

03-24-2013 10:18 PM

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Wow what exactly is that ? ...Just the Gauges ?

buckskins4ever

03-24-2013 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC (Post 5968823)

Wow what exactly is that ? ...Just the Gauges ?

I have a complete Ridetech Air suspension setup. the gauges and electric switches originally come in a stainless steel square plate.....Took up a little room and didnt fit anywhere on my truck without look out of place. So thought, what the heck, I have a drimmel tool, a pair of snips and a bender, I will make a new one to add a custom touch and make the gauge assembly look like it belonged here.

magwakeenercew2jh

03-24-2013 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dhaymaker (Post 5968801)

Paint to match...I think it would better blend into the interior! :metal::metal::metal:

Okay. My take on design is that contrast is important. But that's just me.

SCHRUMGMC

03-24-2013 10:49 PM

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Awesome man, Seems pretty neat

Holy cow I love the Interior

ole dollor

03-24-2013 11:22 PM

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my vote is to paint the gauge panel to match the console ..

dhaymaker

03-25-2013 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh (Post 5968854)

Okay. My take on design is that contrast is important. But that's just me.

I agree with magwakeenercrew2jh, contrast is important. In this case, I thought paint this particular piece to avoid having too many contrasts. With the paint of the interior and the chrome cupholders I thought it would be better to have the brushed material painted to match to avoid adding another element. It's one of those "personal taste" issues.

With that said, I do really like your truck, so you have shown you have some really good ideas, Magwakeenercrew2jh!

buckskins4ever

03-25-2013 04:20 PM

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thanks for the input guys. I actually just got it all painted today. finished setup on it last night and set it in place. didnt like the look. So now its orange. Will take pic when mounted and ready to go and post the conclusion.

SCHRUMGMC

03-25-2013 04:22 PM

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I've been a fan of the White top and Carolina Blue body, but this is a awesome Color

buckskins4ever

03-25-2013 11:30 PM

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Well here it is.....I set the brushed aluminum in lastnight and didnt really like how it looked. So after several hours of rewiring the switches and air lines (making them longer) got it painted and mounted.....Now I like it a lot better

magwakeenercew2jh

03-25-2013 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by buckskins4ever (Post 5971264)

Well here it is.....I set the brushed aluminum in lastnight and didnt really like how it looked. ..Now I like it a lot better

I'd say you got it just right. Sometimes, you have to try a couple of angles. This was one of those times.
It works very well in orange. Classy.

buckskins4ever

03-25-2013 11:52 PM

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Thanks Mag....not sure why in the picture the orange on the console looks lighter, but its actually a dead on color match.

magwakeenercew2jh

03-25-2013 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by buckskins4ever (Post 5971307)

Thanks Mag....not sure why in the picture the orange on the console looks lighter, but its actually a dead on color match.

The angle of the dangle. ;)
Great job.

Scott>72-GMC

03-26-2013 05:04 PM

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SCHRUMGMC

03-26-2013 05:08 PM

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Them things just help from the Sun an Weather dont they ?

buckskins4ever

03-26-2013 05:59 PM

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I love how the snow in the bed makes it look like you took the cab off and turned it around backwards. Besides isnt this Iowa, who cares what the neighbors think....lol I say light-em up, burn em loud, and let it roar!!

69moneypit

03-26-2013 06:17 PM

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I cut my turn downs off , tired of the dust , could decide how to run the exhaust so no pipes past the mufflers for now . Dropped truck off at detail shop , stop at parts store to get air fresher and temp gauge pegs out and steam is coming from under hood . Somehow fan for electric fans got turned off while truck was getting detailed . Pop hood and no alternator belt. So I had to buy belt antifreeze etc . I shouldve left truck in garage !!!!!
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buckskins4ever

03-26-2013 06:24 PM

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Do a 6" turndown right before the rear axle......nice hidden exhaust with a great rumble.

Scott>72-GMC

03-26-2013 06:37 PM

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Sadly I bought a house in an old geezer town. All uptight. Once they die off maybe ill get a brake lol
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magwakeenercew2jh

03-26-2013 07:02 PM

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Bought and installed a new battery from Manny, Moe and Jack. 650CCA.
Expensive, though. Forget the name of it. The Optima was $204. I think the new one was $92...

I kept the old one that's in the pic for a bench-tester. But, both the new one and the old one had so
much stuff written on them, I decided to do something pretty silly under the hood instead of doing yard-work.

I covered the top with some stuff I used on an amp face, and cut the places out for the terminals and for
the battery "juice" check.

Guess I had nothing else "better" to do today.

Expat_dude

03-26-2013 09:56 PM

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Insulation almost done
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