View Single Post
Old 12-26-2013, 11:09 PM   #3
Paul83
Registered User
 
Paul83's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Humble, TX
Posts: 171
Re: My 83' C10 Build

Quote:
Originally Posted by Matt21lutz View Post
So after much deliberation with myself, I have figured out what I'm going to do with my gauges. Since I'm a graphic designer, I'm going to design my own gauge faces and then have them printed through my printing company. I'm thinking something in line with the pics below.

The cobalt gauge right now is my favorite. I'm thinking that I'll actually Cut the stock gauges (I'll get donors just be safe) so that where the blue bar is the lights that I'll be installing in my bezel will shine through at night so the gauges actually light up.

I've already painted the back cover using the "bumper chrome" paint so that helps with light but next I'm going to paint the black cover on the back with the paint as well. I'll be installing LED lights that I'll wire up inside the bezel. Still debating on whether or not I'll make my own LED lights or just buy pre-made strips.

So that's just my update.
I really like the Cobalt gauge myself. I would check out http://www.superbrightleds.com/ This is where I went. The leds fit right in the bulb sockets in the back where the stock lights are. The vehicle finder section will let you get direct replacements. This might be something for you to check out. You can get multiple colors also.
__________________
I don't care how old or gangster you think you are; if a 3 year old hands you a play phone you answer that!

I like long walks on the beach, dinner by candle light, and poking dead things with a stick.
Paul83 is offline