Aluminum gauge surrounds (like Powermite's)
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I always loved those in Powermite's car, although he put alot of effort into his, and i don't think he'll be too happy now that the commoners can get our hands on something similar, hehe.
$150 is a fair price for me not having to do that myself, just wish it were a high priority on my car right now so i could get them.
$150 is a fair price for me not having to do that myself, just wish it were a high priority on my car right now so i could get them.
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Originally posted by 18inchboyds
bnoon check this out , did you see someone allready sells the gauge rings, they are in puerto rico though .
http://www.olympicbezels.cjb.net/
bnoon check this out , did you see someone allready sells the gauge rings, they are in puerto rico though .
http://www.olympicbezels.cjb.net/
BTW, where were all of these people that say they can get them made for cheaper over the last two years while we were all waiting for someone to make them?
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they are all gone , bnoon pm me with when i can send you the money and som eother thigns , like then they will be done.
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I just wanted to commend BNMotorsports on a job well done !
I received a set of four polished trim rings yesterday, and man, these things are well worth it. They arrived packed very well, polished & buffed to a high luster.
Heres some shots of the test fitting.
I received a set of four polished trim rings yesterday, and man, these things are well worth it. They arrived packed very well, polished & buffed to a high luster.
Heres some shots of the test fitting.
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I am JEALOUS! That shot looks excellent. Very nice addition.......I wish I could do that in my Camaro!
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Has anyone put these in their 82-84 yet? I remember reading that they stick out a bit, but I want to hear from someone who has them. THEN I'll order my set!
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The 82-84 will not fit properly because the gauge rings are a bit to thick, hence they stick out. I'll need a measurement from someone before I'd know how much to mill off of the backside for the 82-84 sets.
ACS, PM me and give me your information and I could send you a prototype after you give me measurements or something.
ACS, PM me and give me your information and I could send you a prototype after you give me measurements or something.
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Bnoon, I sent you this in a PM but I'll post it here for anyone else who was wondering.
I went out and measured my guage depth this morning and found they are .5" deep.
There shouldn't be any problem with the diameter of the openings, but I measured that too just incase. I used a caliper and found the opening to be 4.14".
I went out and measured my guage depth this morning and found they are .5" deep.
There shouldn't be any problem with the diameter of the openings, but I measured that too just incase. I used a caliper and found the opening to be 4.14".
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Originally posted by adambros
I just wanted to commend BNMotorsports on a job well done !
I received a set of four polished trim rings yesterday, and man, these things are well worth it. They arrived packed very well, polished & buffed to a high luster.
Heres some shots of the test fitting.
I just wanted to commend BNMotorsports on a job well done !
I received a set of four polished trim rings yesterday, and man, these things are well worth it. They arrived packed very well, polished & buffed to a high luster.
Heres some shots of the test fitting.
I thought I was going to be the lone NorCal Third Genner with these!
Last edited by Cadillac; 02-27-2006 at 02:35 PM.
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Are you still selling your gauge bezels. I'm putting in either a brushed aluminum or carbon fiber dash in my 15th anniversary 84 TA and would like to buy them if available. PM me
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Here's what they look like in my 'Bird. This was taken at the Ft. Worth Stockyards while on my way to winning First Place 3rd Gen Firebird.....
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I just sent payment for the last set Bnoon has . I don't have much money right now but couldn't pass them up knowing they may not be made again.
Cadillac, I LOVE how the trim rings look with the plastic piece painted black. I was planning to paint mine black anyway, but now i'm even more excited about how it'll look.
Cadillac, I LOVE how the trim rings look with the plastic piece painted black. I was planning to paint mine black anyway, but now i'm even more excited about how it'll look.
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Originally posted by JeremyNYR
I just sent payment for the last set Bnoon has . I don't have much money right now but couldn't pass them up knowing they may not be made again.
I just sent payment for the last set Bnoon has . I don't have much money right now but couldn't pass them up knowing they may not be made again.
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no more? i was wondering if you could pm me the specs, they look different than the picture schmatic you posted, cause i would like to get them machined. but with a bezel like a pro comp
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I haven't seen Brad (bnoon) post on here for a long time. Outisde of him, I am not sure where you can get these specs. Try "powermite".
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Re: Aluminum gauge surrounds (like Powermite's)
Nope, sorry. He told me when I ordered my last summer that he wasn't going to have any more made up. He had to do a bunch of them at one time to get a decent price and then was stuck with them when it took so long to sell the last of them.
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you guys should PM Bnoon and see if he is willing to post up the design for the trim rings. Then anyone can go to a machine shop and have them made up.
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Re: Aluminum gauge surrounds (like Powermite's)
Im working on it now. Tryin to find the cheapest place to buy material now so I can keep cost down for you guys.
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I think I know where to get a set of the polished rings.
Who will start the bidding?
Who will start the bidding?
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Re: Aluminum gauge surrounds (like Powermite's)
If your going to do more, I'll take a set.
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I really like the thinner look of cadillac set, and my personal choice would be polished.
the set in this photo looks for my a little thick for my taste..
see what I mean in this photo, is it me or does it look thick?
Camfered on the outside which leads to a 45* bevel on the inside. I LIKE the cut but wouldnt it look better if it was thinner????
Dont get me wrong, I apprecate TPI383 considering making a set for those who want them, I just want feedback from others to get the right look
the set in this photo looks for my a little thick for my taste..
see what I mean in this photo, is it me or does it look thick?
Camfered on the outside which leads to a 45* bevel on the inside. I LIKE the cut but wouldnt it look better if it was thinner????
Dont get me wrong, I apprecate TPI383 considering making a set for those who want them, I just want feedback from others to get the right look
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Re: Aluminum gauge surrounds (like Powermite's)
I actually like the thinner rings better but at this point I'll take any bezel I can get my hands on, be it thick or thin.
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its gotta be the picture. made fromm the same blueprint. i just put a 45* in the face and rounder it into the 45 on the lathe to make it lok a litte diff.
LARGE shot to see the original ones.
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/Bil...%20Rings/1.JPG
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/Bil.../trimRings.jpg
and more of mine while in the works
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/Bil...s/DSC04287.JPG
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/Bil...s/DSC04312.JPG
LARGE shot to see the original ones.
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/Bil...%20Rings/1.JPG
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/Bil.../trimRings.jpg
and more of mine while in the works
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/Bil...s/DSC04287.JPG
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/Bil...s/DSC04312.JPG
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i want a set they make the gauges look awsome like updated really cool
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Re: Aluminum gauge surrounds (like Powermite's)
its gotta be the picture. made fromm the same blueprint. i just put a 45* in the face and rounder it into the 45 on the lathe to make it lok a litte diff.
LARGE shot to see the original ones.
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/Bil...%20Rings/1.JPG
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/Bil.../trimRings.jpg
and more of mine while in the works
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/Bil...s/DSC04287.JPG
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/Bil...s/DSC04312.JPG
LARGE shot to see the original ones.
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/Bil...%20Rings/1.JPG
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/Bil.../trimRings.jpg
and more of mine while in the works
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/Bil...s/DSC04287.JPG
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/Bil...s/DSC04312.JPG
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Re: Aluminum gauge surrounds (like Powermite's)
its gotta be the picture. made fromm the same blueprint. i just put a 45* in the face and rounder it into the 45 on the lathe to make it lok a litte diff.
LARGE shot to see the original ones.
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/Bil...%20Rings/1.JPG
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/Bil.../trimRings.jpg
and more of mine while in the works
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/Bil...s/DSC04287.JPG
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/Bil...s/DSC04312.JPG
LARGE shot to see the original ones.
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/Bil...%20Rings/1.JPG
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/Bil.../trimRings.jpg
and more of mine while in the works
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/Bil...s/DSC04287.JPG
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/Bil...s/DSC04312.JPG
ETA Love the AR15 script and "come take them" statement
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No prices, I need to look into materials again since I made the last ones back in 07.
Thanks on the AR15 script. Id post pic's of that too but its not 3rdGen related. Unless you talking about what someone would see if they tried to steal my 3rdgen...lol.
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Re: Aluminum gauge surrounds (like Powermite's)
Just let me know when you have a price point...
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Prob. not gonna happen till after Nov. Well see.
I see 5 people so that would be a good GP on em.
Guys email me and I'll save your names. include your screen name and GAUGE RINGS in the subject please.
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I see 5 people so that would be a good GP on em.
Guys email me and I'll save your names. include your screen name and GAUGE RINGS in the subject please.
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wow old thread, i still have mine and i love em . Another thing people would prolly like that i have are the aluminum door sills that someone made a while back .
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Just got photos emailed, I must say, they looks impressive.
Chris was very helpful and a pleasure to talk with, I will post photos once I install them.
Chris was very helpful and a pleasure to talk with, I will post photos once I install them.
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few more..
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/Bil...gs/Design%202/
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Do you mind PMing me the dimensions of the rings?
I have a buddy who works in a machine shop and would love to make some of these for myself... And if i had the dimensions of them, i could make them out of all sorts of material.. maybe even Acrylic and put LED's behind them to add a little light to the dash.
I have a buddy who works in a machine shop and would love to make some of these for myself... And if i had the dimensions of them, i could make them out of all sorts of material.. maybe even Acrylic and put LED's behind them to add a little light to the dash.