Who likes restomod stuff?

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  1. silver70

    silver70 Eric

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    Just out of curiosity, who here thinks that an aluminum 6 gauge panel (2 larger openings, 4 smaller) for aftermarket gauges is a good idea? Supposing the gauge panel would utilize the stock location and look just as good, following the same dash curve and upper lip. Precision machine produced/formed. Just running with an idea here and wanted some feedback before I get to the end-zone. :D

    Thanks guys,
    Eric
     
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    i like the idea
     
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  3. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    what finish will it have?

    ,,,:bouncy: ...
     
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    ATOMonkey Adam

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    Sounds good to me.

    I vote for brushed aluminum.
     
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  5. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    scooper77515 No current projects.

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    Let's see it...I am pretty sure you would have plenty of buyers if the price wasn't astronomical.

    I would take one immediately!!!
     
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    Sounds sweet
     
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    I like the idea
     
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    I have been planning a gauge pod replacement as well. Go for it, if it looks good it will save me some work. :)
     
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  11. Hawkco

    Hawkco Genuine Car Nut

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    I've been fooling around with one myself. Right now, I'm using cardboard and fiberglass.

    I'd like an aluminum one. I'd paint it dash color, though.
     
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    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    Yeah...I don't think that cardboard one would hold up very long. It's gonna look terrible when you paint it too. :16suspect
     
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    Hawkco Genuine Car Nut

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    The old geezer didn't even see the word fiberglass. Well, Im not flabergasted by it nor suprised either.:dance:
     
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    silver70 Eric

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    :rofl2: You guys are funny. Yeah, but, to answer the first question: because of the numerous variations of disireable finishes, the panel would be left for the buyer to customize (paint, clearcoat, brushed, etc.). Also, the price would not be astronomical, as I can get the metal wholesale and have the equipment readily available to me. I am, actually, a fabrication mechanic at a sheet metal company. We don't do a lot of automotive applications, but, I'm trying to get the owner to bite off on this idea. I just need to demonstrate a demand for it.

    Thanks again and keep the feedback coming,
    Eric
     
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    i'd buy one.
     
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