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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 03:59 PM
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Re: Trans Am Guage Rings

Originally Posted by motobooks
Yes, I am selling the ones that were reserved but never ordered on eBay.

Can't eat these things so I have to get rid of them
I'd imagine you won't have any problems selling them because those things are beautiful! I would definitely buy a set if I didn't already have plans to swap my analog dash for the digital setup.
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 04:12 PM
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 04:45 PM
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Well I must be # 13 so PM me so I can send Payment.
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 05:04 PM
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Old Apr 4, 2013 | 08:20 AM
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Re: Trans Am Guage Rings

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And another buyer chomping at the bit here too, i've been looking for these for years since they first appeared on TGO ages ago.
Don't put them e-bay, i want to be the only Brit with them
Sorry, this is a bit off topic but, is your steering wheel on the right side of the car?
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Old Apr 4, 2013 | 02:14 PM
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Finally had time to go to the post office to pick mine up. They look very nice, Luis, thanks.
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Old Apr 4, 2013 | 02:18 PM
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Old Apr 4, 2013 | 03:24 PM
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Old Apr 4, 2013 | 04:46 PM
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Old Apr 4, 2013 | 05:15 PM
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Old Apr 5, 2013 | 01:29 AM
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$$$ sent Luis. thanks.
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Old Apr 5, 2013 | 06:41 AM
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Old Apr 5, 2013 | 06:55 AM
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Old Apr 5, 2013 | 09:22 AM
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Re: Trans Am Guage Rings

Originally Posted by motobooks
BTW, the bezel ring sets have SOLD OUT!

I do not have plans at this time to have any more made.

A big THANK YOU to all TGO members who purchased a set.

you cant be serious......i get paid today......
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Old Apr 7, 2013 | 01:03 PM
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Re: Trans Am Guage Rings

many thanks again Luis, mine turned up in the UK yesterday so had a chance to fit today and as everyone else has said they look great.
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Old Apr 7, 2013 | 01:09 PM
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Old Apr 7, 2013 | 08:18 PM
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Re: Trans Am Guage Rings

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many thanks again Luis, mine turned up in the UK yesterday so had a chance to fit today and as everyone else has said they look great.

Your interior is absolutely gorgeous!! I can't wait to get mine to that level! Oh and the rings look great too!!
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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by FSTFBDY
looks good. polished. and $75 is a steal.
Ive sold a dozen sets years ago for well over $150 a set. mine were a little diff, in design
^This! I paid about that price for mine a couple years ago. 75 IS A STEAL! I actually like these a bit better. They are thinner then the ones I have.

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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 11:23 PM
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Re: Trans Am Guage Rings

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Your interior is absolutely gorgeous!! I can't wait to get mine to that level! Oh and the rings look great too!!
Thanks fella, appreciate the comment. As you can guess 4th gen seats and i've changed the doorcards to have black leather inserts, the black and billet go well together i think.
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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 12:47 PM
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Re: Trans Am Guage Rings

Still available? I'd like a set if possible.
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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 02:51 PM
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 02:45 PM
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Ok well put me down for a set if you do
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 05:10 PM
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Ok well put me down for a set if you do
and me too, paypal trigger at the ready
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 05:34 PM
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Just saw this thread today. Please PM me if you decide to do another run. PayPal ready!
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 08:27 PM
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 08:52 PM
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Re: Trans Am Guage Rings

So I figured out a way to install these that doesn't require adhesive and I've been testing it for a little over a week and so far they stay in. I was looking at dabomb6608s post where he shows a bead of black 3m adhesive around the edge. At the same time, there is a bag of rubber bands staring at me on the desk. I don't have any pics, but if someone wants to see pics, I'll pull one out and take one. I basically just stretched a medium sized rubber band around the outer edge of each ring and moved the band to the very edge, then pressed them into the cluster. The band must be flat all the way around with no twists.

This actually makes them press fit without adhesive and works quite well. I originally did this for the "heck" of it, but after driving around over a week like that even over rough railroad tracks...they are still solid and staying put. I'm not sure if this would work for the early cluster, but it works on the later one. Mine is an '89. Just thought I'd share if anyone wants to try it.
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 08:53 PM
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Re: Trans Am Guage Rings

COUNT ME IN!!!!! I will take a set as soon as they are ready, that way I will be the first to fit them to a RHD trans am lol
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 09:08 PM
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Re: Trans Am Guage Rings

Originally Posted by kentuckyKITT
So I figured out a way to install these that doesn't require adhesive and I've been testing it for a little over a week and so far they stay in. I was looking at dabomb6608s post where he shows a bead of black 3m adhesive around the edge. At the same time, there is a bag of rubber bands staring at me on the desk. I don't have any pics, but if someone wants to see pics, I'll pull one out and take one. I basically just stretched a medium sized rubber band around the outer edge of each ring and moved the band to the very edge, then pressed them into the cluster. The band must be flat all the way around with no twists.

This actually makes them press fit without adhesive and works quite well. I originally did this for the "heck" of it, but after driving around over a week like that even over rough railroad tracks...they are still solid and staying put. I'm not sure if this would work for the early cluster, but it works on the later one. Mine is an '89. Just thought I'd share if anyone wants to try it.
This is a great idea....but a rubber band will get brittle after being in the hot/cold elements for an extended time. They'll hold for a while, crumble, break and then fall off at the most in-opportune time. I used rubber cement and put a block of wood on each ring while it dried over night. They came out great.

Your way does allow you to remove them easily, especially if you want to go back to the stock look. Here are some pics of my install.....I really like them at night time!






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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 11:01 PM
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Re: Trans Am Guage Rings

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Sorry, this is a bit off topic but, is your steering wheel on the right side of the car?
mine is
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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 07:25 AM
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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 07:56 AM
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Re: Trans Am Guage Rings

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That's a great picture!
Thanks man, the rings actually reflect the illuminated LED gauges....good looking product. Looks better than I expected.
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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 02:23 PM
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Sorry VAN 454 I am the first to fit it onto a RHD. Got mine early this week.
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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 03:24 PM
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Re: Trans Am Guage Rings

I really like the look of those. I might be in for a set as well
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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 03:28 PM
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Let us know when you post them on ebay I would like a set as well.
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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 05:02 PM
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Sorry VAN 454 I am the first to fit it onto a RHD. Got mine early this week.
hey, long time no see mate. good to see you still have your car. oh well, I'll just have to be second then.
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Old Apr 19, 2013 | 02:43 PM
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Old Apr 19, 2013 | 03:09 PM
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Re: Trans Am Guage Rings

just pulled the trigger. Romeo done

Originally Posted by motobooks
Okay... 5 sets available. Here's the link:

Gauge Bezel Aluminum Rings for Firebird Trans Am GTA Formula 1982 1992 Models | eBay

First come, first served.

Thanks!
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Old Apr 19, 2013 | 03:36 PM
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Thanks just ordered mine
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Old Apr 19, 2013 | 03:45 PM
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ordered and paid
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Old Apr 19, 2013 | 06:40 PM
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Re: Trans Am Guage Rings

my interior looks a little rough but here is a pic of them just on the dash, no epoxy or glue. how does one polish these? i have a dremmel, can i use that?
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Old Apr 19, 2013 | 07:31 PM
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You can use just a rag and some polish and go to town, seems that's what most have done. If your dremel has the right attachment it'll work to.
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Old Apr 19, 2013 | 09:01 PM
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Just bought the last one
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damn I missed it
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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 10:07 AM
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Re: Trans Am Guage Rings

I used 1/4 2sided tape on the bezel then popped the rings in. Excuse the hanging wires I just put the dash back in and haven't tied it together just yet.
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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 10:43 AM
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Very nice! Saved the photo to my computer. Hope it's OK to use if I offer more rings through eBay. Had to rotate it 180° though - haha.
Your more than welcome to use it, and sorry about it being upside down, my phone likes to do that if I take the pic in landscape. When I get everything tied together and done ill post another.
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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 03:15 PM
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They're not secured into place, just inserted for taking a pic.

My plans for these are a bit down the road.
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