Gauging interest, Quad gauge, an fuel gauge in updated Tach Options

[914forme]

Okay, for my project I have been working on a concept to build a custom set of gauges to keep every thing in the dash. And I am thinking about building some kits so you can build a set yourself.

First off is a Tach with a fuel gauge at the bottom, in reality it could be anything with a 90 degree sweep. So Turbo boast ala 930, but my is getting a fuel gauge. It is setup to use the Sun Tach update and the mounts have been moved to make it work. It will look something like this when its done. The tach needle will be the proper length once done, I need some pin drills.



It was setup to use a VDO fuel gauge, but the stock unit will also work though the face would need to be redone.

The quad gauges I setup for Oil pressure and temp, water temp, and volts.



I need to clean up some of the line widths on this one call it an alfa as I used it to prototype with. Even though CAD said it would work, and it did, I liked hold a down and dirty physical version in my hands. Nothing like a laser printer and a few pieces of cardboard.

$ lights are for generator, oil pressure, brake, and a check engine for us OBDI or II groups.

This is the prototype with the gauges I had, the oil temp needle is from a different line in the VDO gauges, so its hight and needle are different.

In case you need to know, I did the original metal work nd plating for the triple gauge sets from way back when that Pelican sold. I did all the back and front machine work, laser cut. And the silver CAD plating on the rears. I don't know if I will make these together but if the interest is there, I'll do a run to help my project along.

So would people be interested in these, once I get the final setup done
I have no idea on pricing just yet, I still need to get costs on face printing, and finalizing the design, and the costs for all the machine work and metal. Of course I will show the progress I make once I get into metal prototypes, instructions, printing faces and all that stuff.

[914forme]

Okay so I messed with the fonts today, this is as close as I could come to the real things. Since I am redoing all my gauges, exact match well doesn't matter. But these are the proper look to them that they should work with a stock dash setup.

First up Tach and Fuel Combo Gauge.


Even added the little arrow to remind me the fuel filler is on the right side. LOL just incase I forget that in my old age.

And the Quad Gauge, these are still flat faced, still trying to decide if I want to add a overlay like the originals or not. Its extra tooling, printing, and just more fuss.



Files have been sent to a couple of printers to get cost and start the prototype process. Now to figure out if I am going to build the face backing out of polycarbonate or Aluminum. Right no thin poly is when the battle, but Aluminum will probably be my choice in the end. I can get that stuff laser cut, never worked with poly except as one off items.

[CptTripps]

First up Tach and Fuel Combo Gauge.

To me, that font looks a little thin. The font isn't as thick as the ticks, which makes my eyes double-focus to read them. Just a nit-pick, but those look like they'd be a real cool project.

Like this? (NOT looking to hijack, just a suggestion.)

[914forme]

First up Tach and Fuel Combo Gauge.

To me, that font looks a little thin. The font isn't as thick as the ticks, which makes my eyes double-focus to read them. Just a nit-pick, but those look like they'd be a real cool project.

Like this? (NOT looking to hijack, just a suggestion.)

Not hijacking that looks way better, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Im not a designer, I am an engineer.

Okay Doug, what program did you use to do that?