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11-05-2007, 09:39 PM | #1 |
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Autometer gauge panel mock-up
I finally got around to making a template and mocking up my gauges. They are Autometer Antique Beige, 5" speedo and quad plus 3 1/8" tach and 2 1/16" clock. The black things are for switches for fog lts, driving lts and high beams. I got the chrome trim rings off ebay. They are replacement rings for another type of gauge, but I forget the name of the manufacturer.
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11-05-2007, 09:53 PM | #2 |
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Re: Autometer gauge panel mock-up
After I mocked it up, I decided the black switches just don't go, and after much Googling I found these. I emailed the manufacturer to see if they will sell to individuals (I think they're an industry supplier) and for a price quote. I also found these indicator lights on some Limey site (sorry if anyone here's a Limey). The switches are either non-illuminated, ring illuminated or dot illuminated and come in a bunch of colors. The Limey site also sells an indicator "legend" sheet, with all the little indicator figures as decals. I'll probably get the ring-illuminated switches and put fog/driving/hi-beam indicator stickers on them.
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11-05-2007, 11:43 PM | #3 |
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Re: Autometer gauge panel mock-up
Nice work! With the right interior, those gauges are beautiful. Im not really partial to those indicator lights, though the top left ones are pretty trick.
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11-05-2007, 11:54 PM | #4 |
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Re: Autometer gauge panel mock-up
The top left ones are push-button switches. Sorry, I didn't make that clear. They are pretty slick, aren't they? If they're affordable I'll get a blue one, a green one and a yellow one, all ring - illuminated. I'm not sure I like the indicators either. They look a little cheap. I do like the stick-on picture labels, though.
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11-06-2007, 08:26 AM | #5 |
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Re: Autometer gauge panel mock-up
That is going to look really GOOD!!!
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11-06-2007, 08:34 AM | #6 |
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Re: Autometer gauge panel mock-up
i agree i cant wait to see this done....great work and good idea ...what is your template made out of ?
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11-06-2007, 10:31 AM | #7 |
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Re: Autometer gauge panel mock-up
Thanks guys. I can't wait either The template is made out of 3/4" MDF, but I had trouble mounting the gauges because of the thickness of the panel. Next time I'll probably use 1/2" plywood or hardboard.
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