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Old 08-11-2010, 12:17 AM   #1
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Fugly cluster (F'ing ugly)

I have the old stock cluster with paint coming off and chipping away. The orange needles are fading also and it's just old.

I'm looking for a cheap way to spiff it up a bit.


I was thinking of repainting the clusters and the orange needle. But I thought this cluster was pretty cool. Anyone know where to get it? (ps this is a members cluster)
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Old 08-11-2010, 09:37 AM   #2
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Re: Fugly cluster (F'ing ugly)

i see some repetitions in the pattern of the skulls, makes me think this was airbrushed with a number of stencils. Its pretty cool, but I don't think its a production piece.
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Old 08-12-2010, 12:15 AM   #3
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Re: Fugly cluster (F'ing ugly)

That looks like a glove box door cut up for a cluster housing, and a vinyl overlay. I could be wrong but if I remember correct that's what he did.
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The tig welds are not the prettiest i have seen but they do have good penetration.
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There are two things in life where penetration is really important.....and one of them is welding.
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Old 08-12-2010, 12:21 AM   #4
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That looks like a glove box door cut up for a cluster housing, and a vinyl overlay. I could be wrong but if I remember correct that's what he did.
so where do i get the vinyl overlay? lol
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Old 08-12-2010, 04:35 AM   #5
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Re: Fugly cluster (F'ing ugly)

I'd say some where that goes window tint or custom window stickers. Something like auto trim designs, not sure if there is one in your area.

Try googling something like, skull decal sheet, or skull vinyl sheet, ect. See what you can find.

Edit; you could also try posting the pic on the main forum page and see if the owner can let you know where he or she got the materials.
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The tig welds are not the prettiest i have seen but they do have good penetration.
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There are two things in life where penetration is really important.....and one of them is welding.

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Old 08-12-2010, 02:37 PM   #6
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Re: Fugly cluster (F'ing ugly)

Just got a PM back from the owner of this cluster... All custom lol. Well ill keep trying!
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Old 08-12-2010, 08:47 PM   #7
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Re: Fugly cluster (F'ing ugly)

did they mention where they got the overlay?
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Old 08-12-2010, 09:35 PM   #8
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air brushed -.-
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Old 09-05-2010, 07:26 PM   #9
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skull stencils like my door panels not a good pic
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