08baltls

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So Im pretty sure I'm gonna make one for my upcoming supercharger build. I've looked at all the pics of ones people have made and checked out the how-to, but Im wondering from people who have done it, how hard is it? It doesnt really seem too hard to make but are there any pointers I should have before going into it?

Im also gonna use this thread as a build thread for this as well. So let the comments/hints/tips/tricks flow and I'll keep yall updated as I work on this.

07MetallicSC

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Subd

C_A_D88

It's not hard if your patient

Make sure u have a dremel and good sand paper

08baltls

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Thats kinda what I was figuring. I've got my dremel with a bunch of good cutting attachments. Today Im going to be buying some finer grit sandpaper then what I have, the epoxy, and some filler. Is there any filler that works better then others?

I've got my donor pod and Im just gonna use my stock cluster bezel instead of having to buy a new one.

C_A_D88

I just use abs pipe, I use a 4 part flexible bumper repair kit found at Canadian tire, works awesome, had one survive 120kph head on collision

dayhoff35

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just takes time, if you have ever worked with filler before it is alot easier as well

ItalianJoe1

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I have two brand new dash bezels if you want to buy one to work with so you don't have to have your car apart.

08baltls

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I didnt do step by step pics. Once I got started I just kept on trucking til I was done. But here is my finished product. Its not the greatest but it'll work for me.

Slowbalt2000

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sell them lol

08baltls

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How much do they even go for ready made like that?

Slowbalt2000

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i dont think anyone sells them...

jmarks

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Use PVC pipe, trim the bezel until you get the orientation you want, hot glue it in place to hold it so the epoxy, sand, and paint.

taerae86

Buyhids used to, i'd assume since it's still on their website they do lol Custom Gauge Pods

08baltls

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Holy ****! $260 for one of these if you buy from them?! Damn maybe I should sell them cause that's one he'll of a mark up as oppose to what I paid to make mine. Lol

dayhoff35

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yeah, but what people are asking and are willing to pay are two different things. To make one of these right and flawless takes a while and not really worth the money imo.

08baltls

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Oh I agree. Mine is definitely not flawless. But I ended up paying about $50 for mine and I didnt really want an A-pillar, so I got what I wanted for less then what I would have paid for something I didnt really want. I should have used a flexible bumper epoxy to fill in the pits and such, but I just used a glazing putty instead. Heres how it looks in the car with just one of the gauges installed. The other pod is gonna be used for my wideband.

taerae86

true story. and i'm a firm believer of doing things yourself. i'd rather take the time and do it than pay close to $300 for something like this....it's just finding the time to do it lol

as long as you're happy with it ...it looks pretty good! there's a couple places i can see that would drive me nuts, but probably only because i'm crazy about stuff like that lol

08baltls

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Well I think once both gauges are in, some of the imperfections will be hidden and less visible. I figure, as with most things in my car, after a while I'll get bored and will redo it or something.

07MetallicSC

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hell ill buy the bezel and send to you to make me one

08baltls

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Well I would need the bezel and the cash to buy the donor pods and epoxy. On mine I just used one of the universal dual pod things you can buy at AutoZone. Ive not tried it with PVC and with the pods I used, I dont even have to use the mounting brackets that they come with because the gauges are basically press fit in.

C_A_D88

Yikes...

08baltls

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Hahaha. Oh, Im sorry that you think it looks completely terrible. I guess I should have asked your opinion before I made it on how it should look. Oh yeah, thats right, I dont care what you think.

2009CobaltLT

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I posted up a picture breakdown in my SC thread from when I made mine:

https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/2-2l...thread-281267/

C_A_D88

I just figured if you were gonna do it you'd take your time and do it right, u were well on your way just looks
Like u just didn't care enough and the sanding stage