Custom Gauge Cluster

supe surprenant · 07-29-2004, 10:43 AM

Hey guys,

Have any of you seen or done a custom gauge cluster using either older Jeep gauges or using new aftermarket gauges, i've been looking to give the interior a different look. btw i have an '03 SE.

Thanks

Supe

**BigWaylon** · 07-29-2004, 05:19 PM

I'm looking for a link...but I can't find it...(or at least not for free)...

here's a link to where it would cost $14.95:

http://www.importmodifications.com/exteriormods.html

look about halfway down...there's a custom guage write-up...

you basically pull your guages out, scan the face, photoshop in ANY picture/design you want, and install it...the example is a sunset, and if the right picture is chosen, I think it would be a neat look...

I'll let you know if I find it...

Greg

JeepCrawler_98 · 07-29-2004, 05:37 PM

Yup, heres my custom dash

Pretty easy project, took my about 3 or 4 days with a few hours worktime on each day. I just need to find something to cover up that dreaded connection block that Jeep puts on the driver's fenderwell

Replacing the gauge cluster would pretty much be the same procedure, but you'd just need to make a panel that fits in the stock location cluster, instead of replacing the whole thing. Either way the same ammount of work is involved I'd think.

Wheels4186 · 07-29-2004, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeepCrawler_98

Yup, heres my custom dash

Pretty easy project, took my about 3 or 4 days with a few hours worktime on each day. I just need to find something to cover up that dreaded connection block that Jeep puts on the driver's fenderwell

Replacing the gauge cluster would pretty much be the same procedure, but you'd just need to make a panel that fits in the stock location cluster, instead of replacing the whole thing. Either way the same ammount of work is involved I'd think.

Just wondering......but what do the lights up above the wheel do?

JeepCrawler_98 · 07-29-2004, 06:57 PM

Left and Right turn indicators (top left and right), seat belts and hand brake (bottom left and right), brights and 4wd (center column)

gmbtj · 07-29-2004, 07:00 PM

yeah, i wanna know too.

(please)

gmbtj · 07-29-2004, 07:04 PM

whoops, u posted at the same time as me jeepcrawler. Thanks for tellin us though (a whole bunch)

nsi31 · 07-29-2004, 07:34 PM

'Crawler.....

MERCY!!!!

Without a doubt....

one of the best looking TJ mod I have seen to date

**Wheelin98TJ** · 07-29-2004, 08:56 PM

That dash is friggin' awesome.

So, how does that passenger airbag deploy?

JeepCrawler_98 · 07-29-2004, 08:57 PM

The dash folds down and a spring loaded inflatable boxing glove comes out

Wheels4186 · 07-29-2004, 09:00 PM

That dash is just awesome.......I gotta get me one of those!

**BigWaylon** · 07-31-2004, 09:45 PM

probably not what you're looking for, but I did find the "free" version...

http://www.rangerpowersports.com/tech/interior/customgauge.shtml

choose the right pic, and end up with something "similar" to this:

Greg

yurmom22 · 08-01-2004, 03:01 AM

This is from Stu-Offroad.com...simple white gauges...

This and other great write-ups can be found here:

http://www.stu-offroad.com

I remember seeing another member doing an entire vintage looking gauge custer replacement...but I can't seem to find the URL....

JeepCrawler_98 · 08-01-2004, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yurmom22

I remember seeing another member doing an entire vintage looking gauge custer replacement...but I can't seem to find the URL....

It was done by another AZVJC member (like stu and myself) - http://www.flatfendertj.com/Instrument_Panel.htm . Us Arizonians know our dashes

Oman Jeep · 08-01-2004, 02:47 PM

Personally, I love the dash guages exactly how it is... simple, black, no glare, and easy to read, and at the same time easy to ignore

Hell my speedo isn't accurate anyway

07-29-2004, 05:19 PM	#2
BigWaylon tubework is cool... Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 7,646 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I'm looking for a link...but I can't find it...(or at least not for free)... here's a link to where it would cost $14.95: http://www.importmodifications.com/exteriormods.html look about halfway down...there's a custom guage write-up... you basically pull your guages out, scan the face, photoshop in ANY picture/design you want, and install it...the example is a sunset, and if the right picture is chosen, I think it would be a neat look... I'll let you know if I find it... Greg __________________ 2001 TJ 60th Anniversary Edition (details in Profile) www.carolinarockshop.com All the pics I have...including a Table of Contents

07-29-2004, 05:37 PM	#3
JeepCrawler_98 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 860 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Yup, heres my custom dash Pretty easy project, took my about 3 or 4 days with a few hours worktime on each day. I just need to find something to cover up that dreaded connection block that Jeep puts on the driver's fenderwell Replacing the gauge cluster would pretty much be the same procedure, but you'd just need to make a panel that fits in the stock location cluster, instead of replacing the whole thing. Either way the same ammount of work is involved I'd think. __________________ [b]New kid on the block!: [url=http://www.wranglerforum.com]WranglerForum[/url][/b]

07-29-2004, 06:57 PM	#5
JeepCrawler_98 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 860 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Left and Right turn indicators (top left and right), seat belts and hand brake (bottom left and right), brights and 4wd (center column) __________________ [b]New kid on the block!: [url=http://www.wranglerforum.com]WranglerForum[/url][/b]

07-29-2004, 07:00 PM	#6
gmbtj Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Lexington, KY - Hopkinsville, KY Posts: 443 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	yeah, i wanna know too. (please) __________________ Gun Metal Blue Jeep Club Member #1 Low Output 4 Cylinder Jeep Club Member #1 (President) 1999 Four Banga Wrangla - NO MORE!!!! -Going in 4.6L Stroker - TF 727 - Dana 300 HD Teraflex 3T w/ OME's on 32" BFG M/T's AtoZ Yaffy Style rocker guards l Tuffy Series II Security Console l Zirgo "S-Blade" electric fan l PSC Trail corners w/ LED's l Hella 500's l Expensive Sound System

07-29-2004, 07:04 PM	#7
gmbtj Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Lexington, KY - Hopkinsville, KY Posts: 443 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	whoops, u posted at the same time as me jeepcrawler. Thanks for tellin us though (a whole bunch) __________________ Gun Metal Blue Jeep Club Member #1 Low Output 4 Cylinder Jeep Club Member #1 (President) 1999 Four Banga Wrangla - NO MORE!!!! -Going in 4.6L Stroker - TF 727 - Dana 300 HD Teraflex 3T w/ OME's on 32" BFG M/T's AtoZ Yaffy Style rocker guards l Tuffy Series II Security Console l Zirgo "S-Blade" electric fan l PSC Trail corners w/ LED's l Hella 500's l Expensive Sound System

07-29-2004, 07:34 PM	#8
nsi31 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 88 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	'Crawler..... MERCY!!!! Without a doubt.... one of the best looking TJ mod I have seen to date

07-29-2004, 08:57 PM	#10
JeepCrawler_98 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 860 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	The dash folds down and a spring loaded inflatable boxing glove comes out __________________ [b]New kid on the block!: [url=http://www.wranglerforum.com]WranglerForum[/url][/b]

07-31-2004, 09:45 PM	#12
BigWaylon tubework is cool... Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 7,646 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	probably not what you're looking for, but I did find the "free" version... http://www.rangerpowersports.com/tech/interior/customgauge.shtml choose the right pic, and end up with something "similar" to this: Greg __________________ 2001 TJ 60th Anniversary Edition (details in Profile) www.carolinarockshop.com All the pics I have...including a Table of Contents

08-01-2004, 03:01 AM	#13
yurmom22 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: NorCal Posts: 283 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	This is from Stu-Offroad.com...simple white gauges... This and other great write-ups can be found here: http://www.stu-offroad.com I remember seeing another member doing an entire vintage looking gauge custer replacement...but I can't seem to find the URL.... __________________ '98 TJ I6 \| 3.5" RE SF \| 1" PA BL \| 33" MT/R's \| Borla Cat-back \| FABTECH Bumper \| Toys By Troy Rocker Guards "I already made like infinity of those at scout camp." -Napoleon Dynamite

08-01-2004, 02:47 PM	#15
Oman Jeep Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Posts: 4,794 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Personally, I love the dash guages exactly how it is... simple, black, no glare, and easy to read, and at the same time easy to ignore Hell my speedo isn't accurate anyway __________________ 2001 TJ Sport AEV Highline Fender Conversion 35 x 12.50 R15 STTs on 3" lift, 4.56 & Ected Rear ARB Tire Carrier & Road Armor Front Bumper HID Headlights & AMP Research Retractable Side Steps CLICK for more info....