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I am frustrated. I'm looking for a set of silver Gauge Rings in perfect condition like for ever...

Does someone sell his set or know how to get one?

They look like in the picture

I need a set so bad, please help me

mantaguy

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Check with member Dynodave,he recently put a set in his 88 TA

blacksunshine'91

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There are a few people, including myself, that are looking for a set.

Smackdown

When there are many other people who are willing to pay for a set, why aren't they getting produced anymore? Who made them?

Smackdown

I'm sorry for double posting, but does one of these fit the regular 89' gauge?

Does anyone have an idea how they look like?

http://www.classicindustries.com/sho...parts/?q=BEZEL

mantaguy

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Like I said,check with dynodave43.he just did this.

kaydoe

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I got mine from ebay about a year ago somebody was making them

blacksunshine'91

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Contacted him. That's a big NOPE.

Smackdown

I also contacted him, although he's a nice guy and very informative, he just bought a used set on ebay. But there ain't one anymore. Is there anybody else expirienced enough to make some sets? I think there are enough buyers. I'd pay a good price. If there is someone who wants to sell his, just let me know, I'll pay well...

mantaguy

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If you know what size you need,you can Goggle " Gauge Bezel" ,there's a lot of companies that sell them.

rgauder

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Anybody have a print or some dimensions? I could spin some up on the lathe.

NCC-2569

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Hey, I know that pic, lol
So happy to have those rings around my gauges.


Our dear friend Luis Hernandez Jr. had his 84's dash measured for those trim rings and then had them milled by a local company in limited quantities.
That was BEFORE some d*ckhead caused him to leave these boards!


He sold the remaining sets on eBay and I don't know if he would disclose the measurements to the public.
Perhaps if you'd gather up a handful of people, designated a spokesman and asked him very nicely via his Google+ account, he may go and have some more sets produced.
Just don't let the douche who p*ssed him off do it!


Keep in mind though that there is a fitment issue with the later style bezel and the rings, as the bezel is curved, whereas the rings are flat.
Some guys secured them with thick rubber bands around the rings, I tried several glues and adhesive tapes, heated the bezel to flatten a bit and used pressure to keep the rings in place until the glue/adhesive dried.
After a while they always pop out at the top and/or bottom.


So... that's where they came from and why you can't find them anywhere.
Just wanted to let you guys know.

Smackdown

Could somebody please contact him?

mantaguy

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http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-epT0CcmyJk...%2B8152015.png
http://www.luishernandezjr.com/p/my-...-trans-am.html
here's his web page,maybe you can send him a email

rgauder

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I think I'm going to make a set. Is there a consensus on size?

blacksunshine'91

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Please let me know if you do make some. I'm interested in what you can produce.

rgauder

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I've got my lathe up and running now, so I'd just like to find out what dimensions people think look the best. I found somebody who said the inside of the rings measures 3 15/16".

thtanner

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I'd be interested as well.

rgauder

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How far do you guys think they should stick out? 1/8", 3/16" or 1/4"?

rgauder

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I've measured my gauge opening at about 4.155", with a depth to the clear lens of about 0.52". Anybody else want to check some measurements on their car to see if there is some variance?

rgauder

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I'm thinking an outside width of 4.5", giving just over 1/4" ring around the gauge. Just not sure how proud of the surface I should make them. Right now I'm thinking of having them stand 1/4" proud.

rgauder

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I'm thinking of cutting a sample tomorrow, so let me hear what you guys think is most aesthetically pleasing. I can use the tools, but I don't have what is called "an artist's eye".

I have some solid stock on hand to cut a trial ring, but I'll be getting some aluminum tube or schedule 80 pipe to cut the rest of the rings as it will save some money. 5.5" solid stock is pricey.

blacksunshine'91

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Just curious, are you planning on polishing them or leaving them with a bare aluminum look? For reference, here are the ones on my GTA.

rgauder

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I could go either way.

rgauder

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Family time got in the way today and I have some work to do in the house tomorrow, but hopefully I'll get at least 1 ring cut. I was hoping to hear some size opinions from other members, but I guess I'll just go with the measurements I have taken.

rgauder

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Bandsaw blade died halfway through cutting the aluminum stock today. Did fire up the lathe though and made a 1LE hub.

VTSummit

I'd be down for a set of those trim rings as well.

rgauder

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Can you check out your gauge measurements and see how they compare to the ones I took.

rgauder

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Picked up the material and a new bandsaw blade. Might not get to it now, have to pick the kids up from school, dinner and then soccer.

Anybody out there measure their dash?

thtanner

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I have a crappy HF digital caliper. Not sure if it'd be accurate enough to be helpful?

rgauder

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It'll be close enough. Not making surgical instruments here. I got 4.155" opening and about .52" in the hole.

blacksunshine'91

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I'll try to get some good measurements of mine this week.

rgauder

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I got one cut, but have to run to soccer with the kids. Test fit later.

rgauder

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Fit seems good. Just to dress the finish now, brushed or polished.

blacksunshine'91

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Those look pretty good. I'd go for the brushed myself.

rgauder

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Going to cut the other 3 and then give them a brushed finish.

Bob88GTA

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They look great and appreciate the work. What schedule thickness. If its 80, it looks thick...may sch. 40. IDK

rgauder

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My supplier was out of schedule. It's 4.5" tube with 0.250" wall.

rgauder

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Lighting in my garage is really low when trying to take pictures in the car. Son had surgery today, so only cut one ring.

thtanner

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Those are looking great. Speedy recovery for your son, too.

rgauder

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Thanks, he is doing fantastic. These rings have an 1/4" lip. Don't know if that is ideal or not?

2012sergen11

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Subbing for future set, looking pretty good

rgauder

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Got all 4 done.

Bob88GTA

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Looks great. Whats holding them in...snug fit?

rgauder

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Press fit. For a long term solution, I'd probably use a dab or two of silicon, would still peal off if you decided to remove them and go back to stock. I haven't decided yet.

rgauder

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Do I get membership to a super secret club now?

Bob88GTA

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Yes, rgauder, you do.
Now take orders and start producing them at a fair price. I would want a set in Sch.40 though.
Thanks! You been nominated!!!! Super! How much? JK!

rgauder

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My supplier doesn't have Sch. 40, but if you give me the measurements you want, I can do it. Nobody wants to give me any measurements. Now that I'm in the club can I have the measurements? I could probably do $125.

Bob88GTA

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You have them 4.5x.500x? thickness. You would have to turn down the ID of the 0.250 wall to about 0.125 FIRST before cutting tube to length.

Lemme go down and talk to my machinist. Maybe he can spin one out for reference.


Your pricing is reasonable also

rgauder

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Inside measurement is 4.155". I think it's the outside diameter you want turned down. I'm at 4.5" and could turn it down further.