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east_stingray · 06-26-2008, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Carnivorous

That looks MUCH better! The first one looked a little plastic, but this one looks solid. Good job!

Yeah, I was trying to do this for the least amount of money possible, so I just used a spraypaint I had on hand at first. That ended up not being very durable and also not looking all that hot.

beakersloco · 06-28-2008, 02:21 AM

How about telling us what kind of car it is or posting a picture

east_stingray · 06-28-2008, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by beakersloco

How about telling us what kind of car it is or posting a picture

It's a 2003 Ford Star Destroyer:

east_stingray · 06-28-2008, 07:08 AM

...or, it might be a 2000 Toyota Celica. Take your pick.

Buffman · 06-28-2008, 10:19 PM

I wanted to add a couple more gauges to my car since factory it only had speedo, gas, and temp. I already hogged the pillar with a tach, oil/trans temp (electric sending unit utilizing a SPDT switch to switch between the sending units) and oil pressure, so I was looking for a place to put them. Found on top of the ashtray drawer to be a perfect place since I never use it. Got a nice generic two gauge pod from ebay. I've had SEM Surecoat left over from the pillar. This time I shot it from the gun instead of brushing it on.

Color isn't exact, but it blends very well. Biggest PITA as you said was fitting it. Drilled a hole in the ashtray door to accomodate wiring. Incase you're wondering perfectly seen. (this is an old picture, forgive the old car mats and dirty carpet)

beakersloco · 06-28-2008, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by east_stingray

...or, it might be a 2000 Toyota Celica. Take your pick.

Nice

06-28-2008, 02:21 AM	#12
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06-28-2008, 10:19 PM	#15
Buffman XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SW Michigan Posts: 63	I wanted to add a couple more gauges to my car since factory it only had speedo, gas, and temp. I already hogged the pillar with a tach, oil/trans temp (electric sending unit utilizing a SPDT switch to switch between the sending units) and oil pressure, so I was looking for a place to put them. Found on top of the ashtray drawer to be a perfect place since I never use it. Got a nice generic two gauge pod from ebay. I've had SEM Surecoat left over from the pillar. This time I shot it from the gun instead of brushing it on. Color isn't exact, but it blends very well. Biggest PITA as you said was fitting it. Drilled a hole in the ashtray door to accomodate wiring. Incase you're wondering perfectly seen. (this is an old picture, forgive the old car mats and dirty carpet) __________________ My Other Toy Exhaust Video New Quick Video!

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06-28-2008, 07:08 AM	#14
east_stingray XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,261	...or, it might be a 2000 Toyota Celica. Take your pick.