(http://matt.codders.org/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=4892&g2_serialNumber=2)
Pricing: $50 for a custom design. This is just for the design. This means it costs $50 for a custom file be it .pdf, .cdr, .ai or whatever other format you want it in. I will accept $30 up front and $22 after it's done (I don't need PayPal double charging a split-disbursp00get.) You are allowed to freely distribute the design you purchase. If you buy a design and your friend wants to use it, feel free to let him use it. I'd appreciate a kickback but it is not required. If you charge money for your friend to use it, that is not allowed. If he says thanks by getting you a gift or some beer, that’s a good thing too.
Option 1: After you pay the $50, I will tell you how to make the gauges yourself. I have some supplies that I still have from buying in bulk that I will sell you. I will tell you when to purchase from just one vendor or just get it however you can. ($50 to me DiY costs $25-$100 depending upon what you already have = $75-$150 TOTAL)
Option 1a: I can print out the gauges and attach them to indiglo. It will be your responsibility to trim them, cut out holes, get an inverter and hook it up. This cost will vary depending upon what I can find the indiglo for ($25-$50) plus shipping (about $10). ($85-$110 TOTAL Shipped)
Option 2: After you pay the $50, I will tell you the name of someone who can manufacture gauge faces that are two piece, top plastic face and bottom indiglo light. His charge is about $120 USD (HVAC, trip computer, etc are extra) (He doesn't charge USD.) ($50 to me and $120 to him = $170 TOTAL)
Option 3: For an extra $150 over the $50 I will have the gauges manufactured for you. They will be in two layers, the top plastic face that looks professional and the bottom indiglo piece that lights it all up. HVAC, trip computer, etc are extra and will only cost you what it costs me. ($50 gauge design + $30 shipping, handling and getting the gauges made + $120 make the gauges = $200 TOTAL)
Pics of top plastic face and bottom indiglo: http://matt.codders.org/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=4888
Extras:
Design time over 4 hours: $10/hr (Once I hit 5 hours, you owe $5. If I take 4:59 on your gauges, you owe nothing.)
I will base all orders off these designs:
[INDENT]95 MPH / 150 kmh (http://gauges.panther37.com/gauges/ford/cougar/1985-1988_fox/Cougar-095MPH5-150kmh10-50R5-62R5-SL_0-8-1.pdf)
140 MPH / 220 kmh (http://gauges.panther37.com/gauges/ford/cougar/1985-1988_fox/Cougar-140MPH5-220kmh10-62R5-FR-SL_0-8-1.pdf)[/INDENT]
(http://img55.imageshack.us/img55/8441/im000001tt0.th.jpg) (http://img55.imageshack.us/my.php?image=im000001tt0.jpg) (http://img55.imageshack.us/img55/1219/im0000051do1.th.jpg) (http://img55.imageshack.us/my.php?image=im0000051do1.jpg) (http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/6248/200803107043de9.th.jpg) (http://img373.imageshack.us/my.php?image=200803107043de9.jpg) (http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/5485/200803097027fp7.th.jpg) (http://img373.imageshack.us/my.php?image=200803097027fp7.jpg)
Gallery: http://img373.imageshack.us/g/200803107043de9.jpg/
Starting Choices:[indent]Speedometer:[indent]MPH (140+15)
MPH (95+5)
km/h (220+20)
km/h (150+10)
Marks Every 1, 2, 5, 10 or 20
Small Speed (so you can have metric and imperial) marks every 5, 10 or 20
[/indent]Tachometer:
[indent]Redline 5000 RPM
Redline 6200 RPM
Any other Redline
[/indent]Temp, Fuel, Oil and Charge gauges:[indent]Letters
Numbers
Symbols
Combination of the above.
[/indent]
Backlight Color can be any color you wish.
Custom: Didn't I already cover this. I told you you don't have a choice, I give it to you for free. Basically about anything you can think of. Want a certain picture in your faces? Want different color "tick" marks at certain places? Want a different font? (http://gauges.panther37.com/files/Fonts06.pdf) I can match your aftermarket gauges as well.[/indent]
Shipping: I ship USPS for just gauges and FedEx Ground for entire clusters. Please tell me BEFORE you pay if you live outside of the Continental United States (CONUS) so I can check shipping.
Please email me at panther37@gmail.com if you would like to make a purchase. When you email me, please include your Fox T-Bird/Cougar forums username if you have one. I prefer paypal. Contact me if you want to send me funds in USD.
Don't forget to check out my Seller Rating (http://www.mx6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=131755) even though it is not from this site. My ebay username is pantha37.
I would like to thank Thunder Chicken for telling me about this site. If it weren't for him, I wouldn't be posting here.
Installation Pictures (http://gauges.panther37.com/gauges/ford/cougar/1985-1988_fox/install/)Development (http://www.cougarnuts.com/board/showthread.php?t=15804)
Did you say you wanted pictures?
(http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/1792/img0295111so5si.th.jpg) (http://img212.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0295111so5si.jpg) (http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/7146/dsc004607nm7tc.th.jpg) (http://img212.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc004607nm7tc.jpg) (http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/3933/dsc00464111ke2ca.th.jpg) (http://img212.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00464111ke2ca.jpg) (http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/1780/img04180tw.th.jpg) (http://img369.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img04180tw.jpg) (http://img334.imageshack.us/img334/8601/img01500pt.th.jpg) (http://img334.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img01500pt.jpg) (http://img334.imageshack.us/img334/8766/img01474ee.th.jpg) (http://img334.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img01474ee.jpg) (http://img334.imageshack.us/img334/1986/img01383jw.th.jpg) (http://img334.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img01383jw.jpg) (http://img205.echo.cx/img205/7235/img103622zq.th.jpg) (http://img205.echo.cx/my.php?image=img103622zq.jpg) (http://img31.echo.cx/img31/776/img103542ew.th.jpg) (http://img31.echo.cx/my.php?image=img103542ew.jpg)
(http://img171.echo.cx/img171/9128/img103478rf.th.jpg) (http://img171.echo.cx/my.php?image=img103478rf.jpg) (http://img491.imageshack.us/img491/6361/custombt1gaugesbynight1sw.th.jpg) (http://img491.imageshack.us/my.php?image=custombt1gaugesbynight1sw.jpg)
20 second AVI with sound of inverter. (http://savefile.com/filehost/files.php?fid=1889046)
Customizations:
Tachometer:
(http://img207.exs.cx/img207/9620/tach00024vv.th.jpg) (http://img36.echo.cx/img36/2879/tach0002x6ak.jpg) (http://img111.echo.cx/img111/5697/tach00032mj.th.jpg) (http://img111.echo.cx/img111/8031/tach0003x5pr.jpg) (http://img245.echo.cx/img245/4320/tach00042sk.th.jpg) (http://img245.echo.cx/my.php?image=tach0004x7yi.jpg)
Speedometer:
(http://img201.echo.cx/img201/691/mph00014ss.th.jpg) (http://img36.echo.cx/img36/4549/mph0001x9cp.jpg) (http://img144.exs.cx/img144/6074/mph5kmh00016ek.th.jpg) (http://img36.echo.cx/img36/2784/mph5kmh0001x9pp.jpg) (http://img144.exs.cx/img144/1494/mphkmh00012qw.th.jpg) (http://img36.echo.cx/img36/233/mphkmh0001x5ew.jpg) (http://img144.exs.cx/img144/9893/mphkmh00023kv.th.jpg) (http://img36.echo.cx/img36/9306/mphkmh0002x7uv.jpg)
More Updated Pictures:
http://www.mx6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133390
http://www.mx6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=160133 <-- Very cool effect/design
I already have one order and onother person interested. Once I get the funds deposited into my bank account and I produce them, I'll take pictures before I send them out.
those look nice , any plans for 86-88 t/c clusters?
I'm sorry, I'm a little new to this forum. When you say "t/c" to you mean a Turbo Coupe or thunderbird / cougar? Either way I though I had designed for both. Let me know if this page doesn't have the correct gauges on it.
http://www.geocities.com/pantha_37/cars/whitegauge/cougar.html
here is the Turbo coupe cluster.:D
http://home.hawaii.rr.com/loganfive/Panther37/gaugefaces/cougar/Cougar-140MPH5-220kmh10-62R5-FR-SL_0-8-1.pdf
would it be possible to get a set of gauges that light up red?
Yes, I can do Red, Green, Blue and White.
How about one with selectable color? :D
Something like whats available HERE (http://"http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/7-COLOR-2-RPM-TACHOMETER-TACH-GAUGE-EL-GLOW-UNIVERSAL_W0QQitemZ8007813319QQcategoryZ33679QQcmdZViewItem")
I can't have them changing colors like that. Some invertrs can change the frequency and the will change the color some, like blue to green. I don't think that tachometer is indiglo either.
thanks , i was more less wondering if he could do some to match my autometer gauges:D
I already matched the Autometer Nexus gauges for the 92-95 Civic: http://panther37.xtothezracing.com/files/WLP%20-%20Aaron%2001.pdf In short, I can make your gauges look like whatever aftermarket gauges you have or plan to get.
sweet, if i can get a hold of a black 40mph v8 cluster face that lights up with red numbers and hatches, i'll deffenatly buy it rather than modify mine lol.
I didn't know there was a 40 mph speedo. Do you mean the 140 speedo? I actually hae some one doing that for another car. I don't know if I'll be able to show you picks because I'm waiting for his payment.
Do you have one for the 200 km/h speedo?
Here's an image of one.
(http://www.baxo.ca/cougar/xr7/canguage.jpg)
I can make one of those. For better accuracy I would need a better picture of 0 to 20 km/h.
alright I"ll take a hi-rez 12 megapixel picture of it tomorrow.
Wow, I want a 12mp camera. A 1mp picture will suffice.
Just actually went to take the picture now.. It's on its way.
Ok.. Here it is..
I scaled it down drastically...
Let me know if you want it bigger or not.
Thank you. Naw, that's good enough for me. I'm about to start my work shift so it might be 5 days before I finish it. Were there any mph speedos that whent to 120-125? I just needed to see for the picture if 0-10 and 10-20 were the same as 20-30 and 30-40.
That's alright dude, Take your time. No rush.
As for the 120-125 MPH speedo, I'm not really sure.
I also have a question for ya. If i were to make A custom one in photoshop or illustrator myself, with custom lettering, etc.. Would you be able to do that for me as this is stock, with the black face and only the letters lighting up?
I can use your custom design or I can make you up a custom design. After I have a speedo that matches yours it is very easy for me to customize it since I use Corel Draw (for those who don't know it is a program similar to Adobe Illustrator.) I might even take your picture and turn it into a corel draw file depending upon how detailed (dpi) your design is. I can do anything you want pretty much. I had one person ask me for silver lettering. I had to say no to metalic ink becasue my printer doesn't support it. If you have any more questions, let me know or email me at panther37@gmail.com
Okay I'll definitely be in touch soon.
I'm still not set on the design of my gauges so I'm not ready to order quite yet, but when I finally do cast my design in stone, as it were, I'll be getting back to you. I've just got too many decisions, including color now that I see there are several available. About the only things I'm certain of so far with my design are that they will be retro like the new Mustang's gauges, they will be based on an 85-converted-to-140MPH speedo but with metric markings to 220 kph, and they will be based on an 87-88 Turbo Coupe tach with the boost gauge deleted and the "firm ride" light replaced with a "security" light. I'm still working on a bunch of other details too, such as replacing the AMP gauge with a volt gauge, which may require changing the layout of the small gauges altogether.
If you want my input on your design I'd love to help you out. Some people ask for things that make visibility chalenging. If I see anything like that in a design, I will let you know. If you are after custom colors I have more available. The supplier is more expensive so I have to add $60 to the price! Just pay attention to the ON color as I almost always put a white paper over the indiglo. The colors off of the picture that I offer are SGB (blue) WH (white) NLG (green) and NRD (red.) SGB is really blue though. In most pictures is looks aqua or cyan but it is a really nice blue.
(http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/9808/elsheets9oc.jpg)
These are actually more tempting now that I've tested color LED's in the center console to find that the overall color loses its green tint to become red or blue. Was just playing with some cheap LED's off ebay and although the ones I got are about equally as bright as the normal bulbs, the color intensity put out by the LED seems to mask the stock green glow. If I change one part, I want all the colors to match. Seems like blue with a blue tripminder is the closest I'll get.
I now have 2 kick ass designs done and I'm working on one right now. Expect to see pictures (from me, uninstalled) in 1-2 weeks.
would you be interested in making a set that appear stock when off but have the numbers and hashes light up in green when on and the blue/red/yellow colors for high/low on the gauges light up accordingly?
does anyone know if there is a way to make an 85 speedo operate like a 140, is there a way to program it?
I've been playing with revrese indiglo and after my experimentations I can tell you that I could do that for you without a problem.
Turbo Coupe, et al.
85 to 140 MPH speedo conversion:
Long, original directions: http://www.foxthundercats.com/140speedoarchive/ (http://"http://www.foxthundercats.com/140speedoarchive/")
Concise, reformatted directions:
http://www.coolcats.net/tech/advanced/140speedo.html (http://"http://www.coolcats.net/tech/advanced/140speedo.html")
So, hows them gauges coming?:D
do you have this color of green indiglo?:
(http://www.jegs.com/images/photos/1054299t.jpg)
wow! thats awesome, i surely will be doing that, thanks!
I'm still waiting on the indiglo sheets.
Yes, I do.
Done much with Mark VII gauges? I had planned on buying white-faces at some point for my '89 LSC. Not sure when that'll happen now with my current situation, but I'd still like to go white-face at some point.
If you can provide me with a scan of the gauges or the gauge faces themselves I should be able to make them for almost any vehicle.
About that, I need to know how the gauges fit in the cluster. If any one has any images similar to this (http://caleb.no-ip.com/upload/cam22t0040.jpg) it would be very helpful. This is what the gauges look like so far I haven't punched out the holes yet. Cougar man also paid extra fro me to cut out the odometer and trip rectangles along with the rest of the gauge. I can cut all of it or there won't be a place to connect them. I need to make sure the little gauges will stay in place. The tach and speedo only need the needle hole and the two other screws to stay put. The little gauges just have their shape. If these ones don't work, don't worry. I have some extra blue indiglo.
http://panther37.xtothezracing.com/gauges/pics/IMG_0585.jpg <-- 2048x1536
(http://panther37.xtothezracing.com/gauges/pics/IMG_0585-0640x0480.jpg)
Also, I have reverse indiglo available. Once I get all my materials shipped to me I can show you some samples.
Here's a few pics of how they fit in, if ya need any more let me know.:D
You're going to have to modify your cluster to get it to work.
you have a pm.;)
(here's a pic of an indiglo TC cluster my son has)
This is where you will have to modify your cluster. On the yellow lines you will have to sand the lip down smooth so the power connection can get through.
Well, I can sure modify that.:D
Okay, here are your gauges all cut out.
http://panther37.xtothezracing.com/gauges/pics/IMG_0586.jpg <- 3mp, 1.1mb
(http://panther37.xtothezracing.com/gauges/pics/IMG_0586-0640x0480.jpg)
Are ya sure those long tails on the speedo and tach will clear the dash? ;)
All you need is one silver spot and one white mark that's next to it. I try and leave two of each incase there is a problem wiring.
Cool, thanks.:D
any updates on these cougarman?? Id really like to get a set of reverse indiglo's in 140 but want to see yours installed first
There were some issues and some new gauges have to be made for him. It might be 2-4 weeks before pictures come out :(
So I take it, the package arived ok? ;)
Oh, yeah. I thought I told you that I did. I expect the new sheet this week.
im definitly interested in buying a set now that i have some extra money, like i said before i want reverse indiglos, look stock when they are off then the numbers/letters/incriments to light up indiglo green. the tach needs to be 7k with no hole for the PRC, the speedo needs to be a 140 and the boost gauge up to 24psi. let me know how to pay ya.
I've sold 4 sets so far...
Just wanted to say, I am very satisfied with my gauges. There was a slight problem, but it was taken care of quickly, Panther37 went out of his way to remedy the situation. I haven't had a chance to install them yet, but they appear to be of high quality. Thanks. :D :bowdown:
Panther37, I was wondering if you could do up a set of gauge faces in white, with letters/numbers in black,that light up indiglo red.
I dunno what color the backgrouns should be at night though, any suggestions?
The speedo would be 140mph, tach to 7,000, and a different font than the stock gauges have.
There's no boost gauge, or firm ride light.
I'm not 100% decided on what font I want though, will have to figure that out.
Mainly just seeing if these are possible, and cost.
Thanks
That filter sticking out of your hood really screams "SLEEPER" like your user ID!! :giggle: :rollin: :flip:
Hey, did you ever get a chance to install them? I'll still help you out if you have any questions.
got a question for ya. can you do one up for a 1990 toyota pick up? i can get pix if you need. but i want them to light up blue but also possibly have the stock black look? if so let me know and is it possible to change the font on it to something almost goth like? but ill let you come up with some ideas and we can run with em.
I can make them for most any car or truck. I'm sending you an email to get started.
I'd like a set for the Fila. About how much would a set run me?
You haven't even paid me for the steering wheel center...and you're worried about gauge faces?!
$97 with shipping. Feel free to send me an email @ panther37@gmail.com. Just be sure to work things out with Eric. His avatar looks very, very, very stern. I wouldn't want that guy angry with me. :p
how about for a 79 cougar?
Thanks. I should have said I'm looking for a "quote" instead of I want. Thanks and I'll keep you in mind
All I need are the gauge faces scans. If some one's already scanned them I can use those. If not, either you can scan your stock gauges or you can send them to me for scanning. If needed I can send them back to you quickly. This applies for most cars and trucks.
Do you sell just the inverter separately? Mine is going out on me (different brand of gauges).
$10 shipped. Please send me an email or just send the $10 to panther37@gmail.com .
I finally have some installed pictures to share!
(http://img55.imageshack.us/img55/8441/im000001tt0.th.jpg) (http://img55.imageshack.us/my.php?image=im000001tt0.jpg) (http://img55.imageshack.us/img55/1219/im0000051do1.th.jpg) (http://img55.imageshack.us/my.php?image=im0000051do1.jpg)
Awesome
Will it be the same price for just the Fuel, Oil, Charge & Water gauges? I'm thinking about getting them in the Autometer Cobalt style. Same lighting as well.
Also can you make new heater control face plates?
If you answered these questions already I apologize. I just skimmed through the posts.
Thanks.
Just the little gauges will be less. For the HVAC panel, I'll need a scan to make one for you. Email me at panther37@gmail.com and we can work something out.
All of your links on Post #1 are dead. I really like the sound of these, that's why I was looking...
Sweet. I'll send you one as soon as I track down an extra. Thanks.
If you take yours off, you should be able to scan it at your local library. Staples or Kinkos might even scan it for cheaper than it would be to send it to me.
I fixed all of the links, thanks for letting me know.
I'm currently working on a set that will have a much easier install, PLUS I am installing it into the cluster, so I'll make a how-to thread.
Pictures!
(http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/6248/200803107043de9.th.jpg) (http://img373.imageshack.us/my.php?image=200803107043de9.jpg) (http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/5485/200803097027fp7.th.jpg) (http://img373.imageshack.us/my.php?image=200803097027fp7.jpg)
Now I just need to write a how to.
you still doing these?
Yeah, I'll still make 'em for ya! Shoot me an email, panther37@gmail.com
I just figured out another way to make the gauges and warning plates. I did this example of a 92-95 Civic.
(http://gauges.panther37.com/images/th/civic_08_1.jpg) (http://"http://gauges.panther37.com/images/civic_08_1.jpg") (http://gauges.panther37.com/images/th/civic_14_1.jpg) (http://"http://gauges.panther37.com/images/civic_14_1.jpg")
They are a little bit more restrictive but look more professional.
Face color choices, White, Black, Blue, Silver
Then I can have them glow up to two different colors.
Please let me know if this type is more favorable or not.
The "printing" is available in white if you want white letters on blue or black.
Is your pricing the same on these as the older style?
I'm pretty interested in some custom gauges...hopefully toward summer's end the car will be ready for some interior eye candy
These newer style gauges are $170 (Includes inverter) + Shipping ($5-$14 Depending upon country, USA is $5)
Any plans to try and do 83-84 Turbo Coupe style gauges?
Does one of these cover it?
http://gauges.panther37.com/gauges/ford/cougar/1985-1988_fox/Cougar-095MPH5-150kmh10-50R5-62R5-SL_0-8-1.pdf
http://gauges.panther37.com/gauges/ford/cougar/1985-1988_fox/Cougar-140MPH5-220kmh10-62R5-FR-SL_0-8-1.pdf
No, There square~No one has ever offered custom faces for them. :(
Here's a pic of mine:
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b325/Aesthetikz/cluster.jpg)
If you can scan the gauge faces, I can make them for you. Scan the middle fuel gauge thingy too if you can.
Scan them at 600 dpi (I don't need any more but I can use a low as 200 dpi) and tilt the gauges between 5°-30°. Scans are never 100% straight. It is harder for me to get them straight when they are really close.
Example: (http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/281/fueltemp8hj.th.jpg) (http://img151.imageshack.us/i/fueltemp8hj.jpg/)
Then email them to panther37@gmail.com and we can talk from there.
Is the "glow" adjustable for brightness?
Any problems with noise in the sound system from the inverter?
Shiny Side Up!
Bill
No, I don't think it is adjustable, but I can get you one that does for another $10.
I have not heard any complaints about the inverter screwing with the sound system, but I do not know for certain.
can you still make the faces? im not loking for any thing fancy, just the stock look, cut out but reading 140 mph for an 88 t-bird. oh i live in florida also
He still makes them AFAIK. The best way to get ahold of him is through email prob. Check out the first post for his addy.
I know it's been over a year. I just made a set with my new process. Please check out the pictures: http://matt.codders.org/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=4888
Awesome!!
Mad props to you sir. As soon as I get my car self-propelled, I'll be in for a set, finally.
I would be really interested in making a set for my 67 Mustang. Especially one where I could convert my double gauge to a cheap tach. I think you could make some dough over at VMF. Send me a PM if you might be interested.
How much are they, and how hard are they to install?
That is amazing work. Wish I had a buttstuffog cluster. LOL
I
am interested; you have a PM.
For you to just pay me and I ship you sweet gauge faces, $200 USD. There are now options on the first post (http://"http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?5350-CUSTOM-Indiglo-and-White-Gauges-(Available-for-ALL-Configurations)&p=51125#post51125"). Installation requires some cutting of the black plastic lip for the wires. (look at the right half of this picture) (http://"http://gauges.panther37.com/gauges/ford/cougar/1985-1988_fox/install/20080309_7009_Small.jpg") The wiring and inverter can all be contained in the gauge cluster. The inverter fits behind the speedo. (picture) (http://"http://gauges.panther37.com/gauges/ford/cougar/1985-1988_fox/install/20080309_7016_Small.jpg") The power can be tapped from the stock gauge lighting. (picture) (http://"http://gauges.panther37.com/gauges/ford/cougar/1985-1988_fox/install/20080309_7022_Small.jpg")
For some reason I only get
some notifications in my email so if I don't respond back in a timely manner, feel free to email me at panther37@gmail.com
If you can't scan them, can you send me the cluster or the faces themselves? I can scan them for ya! I'm guessing you want to get rid of the grid?
I know this is an old thread but.......... Matt I sent you an E-mail.
I sent you a response. I sent it from my @panther37.com address.
I have that cluster if you need it. just let me know.
For the 1967 Mustang? I'm always open for business.
Thanks Matt, I'll reply to that later today. :)
no, the one at the top of this page for an 83-84 turbo coupe/XR7
I have a digital dash in my 87 Cougar but I purchased a Turbo Coupe dash. Could you put custom Gauges in it or just redo the faces ? I wouldn't know how to get the electronics redone for the gauges to work correctly.