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bluzman2004 · 06-15-2002, 10:04 AM

I saw one time someone had made their original guages white faced. Any info on doing this?

Longhorn Man · 06-15-2002, 10:31 AM

It is real easy...just remove the guages, then paint them with white spray paint. Then you will waht to paint the needles, I used chevy eng orange, and covered all teh guage face and shot the needle.
It all works out perfect when you consider that the numbers are not on the guage, but actually on the plastic lens.
For your acc guages, i have yet to find a cheap way to do this. You can go to Auto Zone and get the white sunpro tripple set of guages...right about 30 bucks if memory serves...but this is a custom instal, and requires cutting and running new lines ect. Look at it and see if you are up to it, becouse you'll destroy the lens and wanna cuss at me.

bluzman2004 · 06-15-2002, 01:11 PM

That's the trick. I was worried about the numbers. I didn't even think that they were on the plastic. Cool. Thanks for the info. I just installed my boost guage and wanted everything to match.

Longhorn Man · 06-15-2002, 02:23 PM

bluzman2004 · 06-15-2002, 09:35 PM

Well, here's how I spent my Saturday. I definately appreciate the info on this one. Now, I just need to pick up the other 3 Sunpro gages to match my tach and boost gage. Thanks Longhornmail!!

*racedvl* · 06-15-2002, 09:44 PM

Cool looking.

Longhorn Man · 06-15-2002, 09:58 PM

Not bad for a $1.29 and a couple hrs of work huh? Lookin good.
Also notice, a couple ppl on here had said they never noticed this, but if you look at the high beam indicater, mine is rectangular, and his is round. I think mine is out of a 71...the light glows red, and I know 72 had blue...
Not that it matters or anything...

Reumster · 06-15-2002, 10:20 PM

I'm going to have to do that. Lets see LED windsheild washer nozzles, Universal SS bomb mufflers under the rear bumper, and White face gauges! Well the painted ones will work until I get the cash to inset White faced AutoMeters and that bad electric speedo!

PushinPebbles · 06-15-2002, 10:33 PM

I did mine in 94-96 audi silver.................cept i scraped my paint on the lens and did the letters my self................not as good as Mr. Longhorn's....................and my needles are hugger orange..................I love the Mod...............its awesome
....................................Jack

Longhorn Man · 06-15-2002, 11:21 PM

Pebles, you got a pic? I'd like to see this one.

woodrow59 · 06-15-2002, 11:51 PM

Mine's a 68 and has rectangular high beam,,,,I remember my dad's '70 was rectangular. Like you said Longhornmail,,,,,,,,It don't matter,,,but interesting !!!!!

Longhorn Man · 06-15-2002, 11:59 PM

That is interesting...My 2 '70 Longhorns have/had red circular, and the 69 GMC did too, along with my old friend's 69 GMC...
thisa IS getting interesting. (do I smell a pole brewing here?

Blue_71 · 06-15-2002, 11:59 PM

i know that ive got one truck with round blue, one dash with rectangle red, and i think i made a dash with rectangle green and oen with round green
blue round--71 chevy
red rectangle--70 chevy
for mine

06-15-2002, 10:04 AM	#1
bluzman2004 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: OliveBranch, MS Posts: 154	White faced gages I saw one time someone had made their original guages white faced. Any info on doing this? __________________ 69 Chevy ProStreet, Low and wild. 78 Corvette rturnpaugh@compcams.com

06-15-2002, 10:31 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	It is real easy...just remove the guages, then paint them with white spray paint. Then you will waht to paint the needles, I used chevy eng orange, and covered all teh guage face and shot the needle. It all works out perfect when you consider that the numbers are not on the guage, but actually on the plastic lens. For your acc guages, i have yet to find a cheap way to do this. You can go to Auto Zone and get the white sunpro tripple set of guages...right about 30 bucks if memory serves...but this is a custom instal, and requires cutting and running new lines ect. Look at it and see if you are up to it, becouse you'll destroy the lens and wanna cuss at me. Attached Images

06-15-2002, 01:11 PM	#3
bluzman2004 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: OliveBranch, MS Posts: 154	That's the trick. I was worried about the numbers. I didn't even think that they were on the plastic. Cool. Thanks for the info. I just installed my boost guage and wanted everything to match. Attached Images __________________ 69 Chevy ProStreet, Low and wild. 78 Corvette rturnpaugh@compcams.com

06-15-2002, 09:35 PM	#5
bluzman2004 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: OliveBranch, MS Posts: 154	Well, here's how I spent my Saturday. I definately appreciate the info on this one. Now, I just need to pick up the other 3 Sunpro gages to match my tach and boost gage. Thanks Longhornmail!! Attached Images __________________ 69 Chevy ProStreet, Low and wild. 78 Corvette rturnpaugh@compcams.com

06-15-2002, 10:20 PM	#8
Reumster L.E.D. Freak Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Polson MT Posts: 1,358	Not bad I'm going to have to do that. Lets see LED windsheild washer nozzles, Universal SS bomb mufflers under the rear bumper, and White face gauges! Well the painted ones will work until I get the cash to inset White faced AutoMeters and that bad electric speedo! __________________ Specializing in Custom L.E.D. inserts. http://www.ccled.com/ Contact me @ blazer2wd1972@hotmail.com (406)675-8082 or Joel @ jmcwaters@eps-corp.net 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi, err & Custom L.E.D. inserts! LOL

06-15-2002, 02:23 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690

06-15-2002, 09:44 PM	#6
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	Cool looking.

06-15-2002, 09:58 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Not bad for a $1.29 and a couple hrs of work huh? Lookin good. Also notice, a couple ppl on here had said they never noticed this, but if you look at the high beam indicater, mine is rectangular, and his is round. I think mine is out of a 71...the light glows red, and I know 72 had blue... Not that it matters or anything...

06-15-2002, 10:33 PM	#9
PushinPebbles My dad's 68 Join Date: May 2002 Location: VA Posts: 444	I did mine in 94-96 audi silver.................cept i scraped my paint on the lens and did the letters my self................not as good as Mr. Longhorn's....................and my needles are hugger orange..................I love the Mod...............its awesome ....................................Jack __________________ Jack M. 67 C-10 SWB 355 built T-350 tranny hurst shifter 17x8in KMC's on michelins, clear tails and back up lights slammedUPDATE i have decided on my bag setup and will post further info when i recieve all the parts **************************** 88 1/2 ton suburban 4x4 350/700R-4having a 9 in lift w/ 38 in tires 4 12 inch Lightning Audios *************************** 87 silverado 3/4ton jacked up 10-12 inches black and rubberized bed coating 35 in michelans ************************** Dad's truck 68 C-10 stepside, 468 BB, tubbed, weld wheels, Nason black,lots more **************************** grand dads truck 68 C-10 stepside fuel inj. 350/700R-4soon in audi silver **************************** 84 toyota pickup 22R 5 speed 2WD slammed, shaved and all the body lines filled w/ buickGN scoop,bout to be sprayed in 2003 mustang green metallic w/ silver flames **************************** S/N=BIGGYTYME@aol.com (hydros) "No fat chics, truck will scrape"

06-15-2002, 11:21 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Pebles, you got a pic? I'd like to see this one.

06-15-2002, 11:51 PM	#11
woodrow59 OzarkHillbilly in Atlanta Join Date: May 2002 Location: Douglasville, Ga. Salem, Mo. Posts: 386	Mine's a 68 and has rectangular high beam,,,,I remember my dad's '70 was rectangular. Like you said Longhornmail,,,,,,,,It don't matter,,,but interesting !!!!! __________________ 72 custom/10 LWB 68 Longhorn C20 Custom Camper (sold)

06-15-2002, 11:59 PM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	That is interesting...My 2 '70 Longhorns have/had red circular, and the 69 GMC did too, along with my old friend's 69 GMC... thisa IS getting interesting. (do I smell a pole brewing here?

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