New white faced gauges - $20.00! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

nosto · 09-11-2002, 03:29 PM

Well, not exactly.

This one's probabily been around on some board, but found it on NetNews. www.whitefacedgauges.com

They are actually just white stickers that cover your old gauge faces. And, according to the web page, they only offer 73-80? so far. Those gauge pictures look real close to our years, esp. fuel and speedo. Maybe if there's enough interest, they can be convinced to make a set for '67-'72?

On second thought, someone with 'spare time', a digital camera and some photo editor could come up with the same thing. Just need the media to print it on.

BTW: NFI here, just passing on some info.

Duner97 · 09-11-2002, 04:06 PM

They are, and have been on e bay for a little while now (for 67-72)
http://cgi.aol.ebay.com/ebaymotors/w...tem=1856938346

XXL · 09-11-2002, 07:14 PM

I bought some fro the guy on Ebay. They're about a 6 on a scale from 1-10 in my opinion. It appears that he photocopied the stock gauges and went from there because the lines aren't very crisp... especially on the center gauge (gas/turn signals/idiot lights), the lines look almost hand drawn. I may sit down and draw these out on the computer and send him the files and see if he'll reprint them for me. I haven't asked him yet.

Kenneth

*Shane* · 09-11-2002, 09:46 PM

I agree with XXL on this one .....i bought a set and all i can say is "I got exactly what I paid for - $20!"

They aren't anywhere close to "show-quality"..... but they wouldnt be too bad on a "driver" or a "beater."

So...here are my words of widsom "Don't expect too much for only $20."

Duner97 · 09-11-2002, 10:33 PM

aw man, only if you'da posted that earlier. I bought a set after i replied the first time. Oh well!

Als454 · 09-11-2002, 10:51 PM

I'm with you on this one. Spent my 20 bucks and was a little disappointed. May not even use them.

jostrans68 · 09-12-2002, 01:14 AM

sme here looks like cheap photo copies I have a old dash I will see what they look like. they may look better under glass

smad · 09-12-2002, 12:29 PM

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.

smad · 09-12-2002, 12:41 PM

do this test......

move the gauges away from about 12-15 inches? instead of looking at it real close move it away to were it would be from the dash!!! how does it look now? doesn't look half bad ehhhh. I have had nothing but compliments from everyone but you guys.

XXL · 09-12-2002, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by smad
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.

As I mentioned in my email to you, I'm going to drw out the lines in CorelDraw so they'll be nice and crisp... it's not a difficult task, but may take me a while to actually get around to.

While I understand your "arm's length" argument, I don't have to do that with the 30 year old black gauges currently in the truck to appreciate the crispness of the lines. I think $20 is a semi-reasonable price for what I got, but I wouldn't buy them again for that now that I've seen them. But... if they were crisp, clean lines I wouldn't hesistate.

Thanks for checking in with the board. Like I mentioned in my email to you, there over 5,000 of us on this board, so you're talking to a potentially huge audience of customers.

Kenneth

70c10 · 09-12-2002, 01:15 PM

Smad,
I'm glad you are attempting to improve your design. I thought the pics looked good but I haven't seen them in person.

Als454 · 09-12-2002, 01:28 PM

XXL,
I agree with you 100% The detail in the lines just isn't there, particularly in the speedo and fuel gages.

Smad,
That 12 to 15 inch rule doen't sit well with me. My Grandfather always said "if it looks good from far, it's far from being good"

Maybe I'm being a little too critical but than again we have alot of people including myself here that are doing just that when it comes to their trucks.

I myself have had my gage cluster apart at least four times. It's been stock, lite blue, gray and now I'm leaning towards white.
I have it in the living room next to the TV.

For what I paid I'm not complaining. I do think you're on to something good. Just need to step up the quality even if it impacts the price. Sounds like there are some people here who are willing to help.

XXL · 09-12-2002, 04:36 PM

Here's one on ebay with the white faces installed. Is this anyone on the board????

Kenneth

sigurd · 09-12-2002, 05:18 PM

I would love to purchase an improved set. Do you have the vacuum guage die cut as well?

09-11-2002, 03:29 PM	#1
nosto Flamin' Bass Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Galloway, NJ, US Posts: 315	New white faced gauges - $20.00! Well, not exactly. This one's probabily been around on some board, but found it on NetNews. www.whitefacedgauges.com They are actually just white stickers that cover your old gauge faces. And, according to the web page, they only offer 73-80? so far. Those gauge pictures look real close to our years, esp. fuel and speedo. Maybe if there's enough interest, they can be convinced to make a set for '67-'72? On second thought, someone with 'spare time', a digital camera and some photo editor could come up with the same thing. Just need the media to print it on. BTW: NFI here, just passing on some info. __________________ Rick Olson /nosto/ Galloway, NJ Pics : http://community.webshots.com/user/nosto53 1972 Triumph TR6 - full resto, now with a Toyota 5-speed 1975 F**D F-100 - rusty, but reliable 1982 HD XLH-1000 1967 C-10, shortstep, 350/M21 4spd, nitrogen tank fills fast bags on 4 corners, Toyo 255/45X20s on American Eagle 221 20X8s, shaved locks and handles, antenna, fuel filler, tiny C-notch, rear fuel tank, long headers, Edelbrock, worn 600 Holley, Checkmate flush hard cover, rear pan, custom LED taillights - painted it, too! But don't like it so I'm gonna do it again!!

09-11-2002, 04:06 PM	#2
Duner97 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Arroyo Grande, CA Posts: 125	They are, and have been on e bay for a little while now (for 67-72) http://cgi.aol.ebay.com/ebaymotors/w...tem=1856938346 __________________ 72 SB 4x4 -Duner97

09-11-2002, 07:14 PM	#3
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	I bought some fro the guy on Ebay. They're about a 6 on a scale from 1-10 in my opinion. It appears that he photocopied the stock gauges and went from there because the lines aren't very crisp... especially on the center gauge (gas/turn signals/idiot lights), the lines look almost hand drawn. I may sit down and draw these out on the computer and send him the files and see if he'll reprint them for me. I haven't asked him yet. Kenneth __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

09-11-2002, 10:33 PM	#5
Duner97 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Arroyo Grande, CA Posts: 125	aw man, only if you'da posted that earlier. I bought a set after i replied the first time. Oh well! __________________ 72 SB 4x4 -Duner97

09-11-2002, 10:51 PM	#6
Als454 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Vienna, Ohio, USA Posts: 259	I'm with you on this one. Spent my 20 bucks and was a little disappointed. May not even use them. __________________ 72 Chevy A/C P/B P/S Tilt 454 Engine 400 TCI Trans C30 Frame C10 Suspension Short Wheel Base (Dually)

09-11-2002, 09:46 PM	#4
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	I agree with XXL on this one .....i bought a set and all i can say is "I got exactly what I paid for - $20!" They aren't anywhere close to "show-quality"..... but they wouldnt be too bad on a "driver" or a "beater." So...here are my words of widsom "Don't expect too much for only $20."

09-12-2002, 01:14 AM	#7
jostrans68 Jostrans68 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bloomington indiana Posts: 1,182	sme here looks like cheap photo copies I have a old dash I will see what they look like. they may look better under glass __________________ [CGTW Member former 67-72 now with a 96 silverado

09-12-2002, 12:29 PM	#8
smad Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 4	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.

09-12-2002, 12:41 PM	#9
smad Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 4	do this test...... move the gauges away from about 12-15 inches? instead of looking at it real close move it away to were it would be from the dash!!! how does it look now? doesn't look half bad ehhhh. I have had nothing but compliments from everyone but you guys.

09-12-2002, 01:15 PM	#11
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Smad, I'm glad you are attempting to improve your design. I thought the pics looked good but I haven't seen them in person. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

09-12-2002, 01:28 PM	#12
Als454 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Vienna, Ohio, USA Posts: 259	XXL, I agree with you 100% The detail in the lines just isn't there, particularly in the speedo and fuel gages. Smad, That 12 to 15 inch rule doen't sit well with me. My Grandfather always said "if it looks good from far, it's far from being good" Maybe I'm being a little too critical but than again we have alot of people including myself here that are doing just that when it comes to their trucks. I myself have had my gage cluster apart at least four times. It's been stock, lite blue, gray and now I'm leaning towards white. I have it in the living room next to the TV. For what I paid I'm not complaining. I do think you're on to something good. Just need to step up the quality even if it impacts the price. Sounds like there are some people here who are willing to help. __________________ 72 Chevy A/C P/B P/S Tilt 454 Engine 400 TCI Trans C30 Frame C10 Suspension Short Wheel Base (Dually)

09-12-2002, 04:36 PM	#13
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Here's one on ebay with the white faces installed. Is this anyone on the board???? Kenneth __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

09-12-2002, 05:18 PM	#14
sigurd Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: San Diego, CA USA Posts: 344	I would love to purchase an improved set. Do you have the vacuum guage die cut as well? __________________ --------- 72 SWB K10 San Diego CA



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