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bouncytruck · 11-22-2002, 05:47 PM

Has anyone used these? They look kind of interesting. I wonder how good they actually look? Could be a good way to clean up a not-so-nice set of gauges. For sale on e-bay but they also have a web site.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...872567212&rd=1

http://durangedesign.dynip.com/index.htm

DanoDMano · 11-22-2002, 06:47 PM

I just ordered a set from E-bay, and am waiting
to receive them so I can put them in. I'll let
you know what I think and post a photo when its done..

jays68yak · 11-22-2002, 07:05 PM

I just put a set on my suburban this last weekend. For the price compaired to a set of phatom gauges from autometer its worth every penny. You just need to watch out for air bubbles and becareful when you take the needles off. Oh yeah fill your gas tank up so when you go to put your gas needle back on you can adjust it. Mine full is reading at 3 o'clock. I'll have to take it all apart again this weekend and put it in the right place. No prob as I need to change the column for the auto conversion. For $20 I would go for it. Took me maybe an hour to do it and I have a few small bubbles. Just take your time.

bouncytruck · 11-22-2002, 07:06 PM

Cool. I hope they work. I've got a tach dash with some rust on the gauges. This would be a great way to make it new again.

DanoDMano · 11-22-2002, 07:25 PM

Yeah I know about the fuel guage thing the hard way. Thought I had a quarter tank when I was actually below empty.

Man our trucks are heavy to push........

XXL · 11-22-2002, 10:59 PM

For those of you who are thinking about buying some of these but haven't yet, I hope the quality has improved. Here's the discussion thread from a while back...

Kenneth

rusty ol' 69' · 11-22-2002, 11:19 PM

I noticed you got him to respond to the site through e-mailing him. Did he ever take your advice about smoothing things out in the detail department? They Do look good from far, but if they are far from good, they ain't no good. Anyways, Maybe you could try your hand at it. It might take your time away from cutting dashes!

Rusty

*Shane* · 11-22-2002, 11:24 PM

i agree with the above two posts.....ya don't get much for $20.....but then again.....$20 doesnt buy you much this day and age either!

I bought a set and wished I had spent the money on beer....

XXL · 11-22-2002, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rusty ol' 69'
I noticed you got him to respond to the site through e-mailing him. Did he ever take your advice about smoothing things out in the detail department? They Do look good from far, but if they are far from good, they ain't no good. Anyways, Maybe you could try your hand at it. It might take your time away from cutting dashes!

Rusty

He never replied to my email directly (I resent it just to make sure), which was disappointing and pretty much solidified my opinion about his product/service.

I started drawing out one of the gauges but got sidetracked with a zillion other things. Here's what I've got so far... but I don't see me getting back to it any time soon

Kenneth

humbulay · 11-22-2002, 11:57 PM

I put a set on just a few weeks ago and am quite satisfied with them. Just as everyone else replied, take your time, use a little soap & water, just dip your finger in it and rub in on the surface the sticker goes on, and be careful with the needles. Otherwise it's just like putting window tint on. if you do it right they work great and if you dont like 'em they will (should) come right off.

ebfabman · 11-23-2002, 12:13 AM

Just doing a little diggin and found these two post by the same person. Seems a little strange..............

"Hi guys!! this is durangedesign just checkin in!
Noone likes my gauges huh, what is the matter with them. I spent alot of time on them and it is hard to recreate them but to please everyone I can make them better I just though they were pretty good, of course this is like 4 people out of alot. There are always unhappy customers even if the product is perfect."

"hey everybody, I am new to the board, I love it to. Anyways I was reading the forum since I found chevy white gauges but everyone is allreayd talking about them. I just received mine today and are allready in. Can't wait til it gets dark outside to see how they look at night, woo hooo anyways I want to share with everyone so here is the link."

Guess he sent some to himself ???

rusty ol' 69' · 11-23-2002, 12:30 AM

Nice way to advertise this guy sounds like a weas. Acting like he's a customer to promote his product. The least he could do is sign up under a different name. Good detective work there ebfabman!!

Hooter · 11-23-2002, 12:38 AM

where is that quote from?
I hate advertising like that. I should say that I hate all advertising too

ebfabman · 11-23-2002, 01:03 AM

Take a look at member smad. Check his/her profile, then in the upper right corner click on "search for all post by this user" and check them out.

XXL · 11-23-2002, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ebfabman
Take a look at member smad. Check his/her profile, then in the upper right corner click on "search for all post by this user" and check them out.

chevy_fatman · 11-23-2002, 10:38 AM

you got that right XXL, that dumba$$ didn't think that we had such a good detective as ebfabman in here huh?

11-22-2002, 05:47 PM	#1
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	White Gauges Kit Has anyone used these? They look kind of interesting. I wonder how good they actually look? Could be a good way to clean up a not-so-nice set of gauges. For sale on e-bay but they also have a web site. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...872567212&rd=1 http://durangedesign.dynip.com/index.htm __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-22-2002, 06:47 PM	#2
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	Gauges I just ordered a set from E-bay, and am waiting to receive them so I can put them in. I'll let you know what I think and post a photo when its done.. __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

11-22-2002, 07:05 PM	#3
jays68yak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gilroy, CA Posts: 1,454	I just put a set on my suburban this last weekend. For the price compaired to a set of phatom gauges from autometer its worth every penny. You just need to watch out for air bubbles and becareful when you take the needles off. Oh yeah fill your gas tank up so when you go to put your gas needle back on you can adjust it. Mine full is reading at 3 o'clock. I'll have to take it all apart again this weekend and put it in the right place. No prob as I need to change the column for the auto conversion. For $20 I would go for it. Took me maybe an hour to do it and I have a few small bubbles. Just take your time. __________________ 1969 Chevy Project SWB Fleet, 20s, 5.3, t56, in the weeds. 1970 Chevy Truck cab on a 1979 Jimmy frame-8.1 liter 496 bbc/sm465/np203-jeds doubler-np205/d60/14bff Welded/42 tsls on recentered H1s 1998 Chevy Crew Cab K3500 SAS'd with hpd60, links and swayaway coilovers. 8.1l vortec DD/towrig "I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me. "

11-22-2002, 07:06 PM	#4
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Cool. I hope they work. I've got a tach dash with some rust on the gauges. This would be a great way to make it new again. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-22-2002, 07:25 PM	#5
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	Yeah I know about the fuel guage thing the hard way. Thought I had a quarter tank when I was actually below empty. Man our trucks are heavy to push........ __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

11-22-2002, 10:59 PM	#6
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	For those of you who are thinking about buying some of these but haven't yet, I hope the quality has improved. Here's the discussion thread from a while back... Kenneth __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

11-22-2002, 11:19 PM	#7
rusty ol' 69' Grubbin' Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 293	XXL I noticed you got him to respond to the site through e-mailing him. Did he ever take your advice about smoothing things out in the detail department? They Do look good from far, but if they are far from good, they ain't no good. Anyways, Maybe you could try your hand at it. It might take your time away from cutting dashes! Rusty

11-22-2002, 11:24 PM	#8
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	i agree with the above two posts.....ya don't get much for $20.....but then again.....$20 doesnt buy you much this day and age either! I bought a set and wished I had spent the money on beer....

11-22-2002, 11:57 PM	#10
humbulay 1971 C10 LWB under const. Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Evansville,IN Posts: 91	I put a set on just a few weeks ago and am quite satisfied with them. Just as everyone else replied, take your time, use a little soap & water, just dip your finger in it and rub in on the surface the sticker goes on, and be careful with the needles. Otherwise it's just like putting window tint on. if you do it right they work great and if you dont like 'em they will (should) come right off.

11-23-2002, 12:13 AM	#11
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	Just doing a little diggin and found these two post by the same person. Seems a little strange.............. "Hi guys!! this is durangedesign just checkin in! Noone likes my gauges huh, what is the matter with them. I spent alot of time on them and it is hard to recreate them but to please everyone I can make them better I just though they were pretty good, of course this is like 4 people out of alot. There are always unhappy customers even if the product is perfect." "hey everybody, I am new to the board, I love it to. Anyways I was reading the forum since I found chevy white gauges but everyone is allreayd talking about them. I just received mine today and are allready in. Can't wait til it gets dark outside to see how they look at night, woo hooo anyways I want to share with everyone so here is the link." Guess he sent some to himself ???

11-23-2002, 12:30 AM	#12
rusty ol' 69' Grubbin' Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 293	A little to self indulgent don't ya think Nice way to advertise this guy sounds like a weas. Acting like he's a customer to promote his product. The least he could do is sign up under a different name. Good detective work there ebfabman!! __________________ project rust attack 1969 Chevrolet LWB w/ 307. I got power steering now woohooooo!!!!!!!

11-23-2002, 12:38 AM	#13
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	where is that quote from? I hate advertising like that. I should say that I hate all advertising too __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

11-23-2002, 01:03 AM	#14
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	Take a look at member smad. Check his/her profile, then in the upper right corner click on "search for all post by this user" and check them out.

11-23-2002, 10:38 AM	#16
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,621	you got that right XXL, that dumba$$ didn't think that we had such a good detective as ebfabman in here huh? __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.



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