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Posted by: Aaron Cox Jan 28 2005, 01:23 AM

Allright-

should have prices by tomorrow. I can offer these in 2 varieties; Provision for silver center (early) or without (late).
The Kit Includes a powdercoated face, and a laser cut backing plate. these are kits (like the originals- some assembly required, end user sources gauge housing and gauge modules)

please let me know who wants what....

Price: Estimated Retail $100-150 (should know tomorrow)

Posted by: Aaron Cox Jan 28 2005, 01:27 AM

asketh and you shall recieveth


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Posted by: MattR Jan 28 2005, 01:29 AM

What quality should we expect?

Posted by: vortrex Jan 28 2005, 01:34 AM

might want to tell price too, those two plates of metal aren't cheap.

Posted by: Aaron Cox Jan 28 2005, 01:40 AM

QUOTE (vortrex @ Jan 28 2005, 12:34 AM)

might want to tell price too, those two plates of metal aren't cheap.

original post has been edited.

Posted by: Dr Evil Jan 28 2005, 02:08 AM

Oh man, they were supposed to be

QUOTE

Price I am not sure yet, shooting for below $100 shipped, will try to make it less than that

When did the price change? I will still likely get one when you decide a price. (I have cores, remember?)

Posted by: scottb Jan 28 2005, 05:17 AM

i'm still interested.....

also in need of a donor 911 gauge if anyone has one just lying about waiting to be bought.....

Posted by: Root_Werks Jan 28 2005, 07:49 AM

Put me down for a late one (No silver button).

Posted by: azbill Jan 28 2005, 08:20 AM

I'll good for one with a silver button.

Azbill

Posted by: Justin Fischer Jan 28 2005, 08:23 AM

Still interested in one with the silver button.

Thanks

Posted by: markb Jan 28 2005, 08:24 AM

I'm in for one with the silver button. Can you take a pic of this new gauge? The PP pic is nice, but doesn't show me what you're actually selling.

Posted by: Root_Werks Jan 28 2005, 08:59 AM

QUOTE (markb @ Jan 28 2005, 06:24 AM)

I'm in for one with the silver button. Can you take a pic of this new gauge? The PP pic is nice, but doesn't show me what you're actually selling.

The kit should include instructions and just the face plate (Shown in Aaron's avitar) and a backing plate. That's it. 3 years ago, this kit was $100, so even if Aaron can keep it at or around $150, it is still a screaming deal. If it is like the ones before, you will need:

911 combo gauge
2 part epoxy
Dremel tool

You basically take the 911 combo gauge and 914 fuel gauge completely appart. From there, you put together one 904 gauge. Somewhere at home I have lots of pictures of the last one I put together almost 3 years ago. It is one of those projects you can do while watching a movie or something. Nothing hard, but takes some time to look good. If I find pics, I will post them.

Posted by: scotty b Jan 28 2005, 09:10 AM

One silver button for me. Now to find an old lady to mug

Posted by: azbill Jan 28 2005, 09:12 AM

If you want to spend from $450 to $500 you can buy a complete gauge from Palo Alto or North Hollywood. Even at $150 plus the cost of a 911 gauge and your time this is a buy. Stop the sniffeling and step up to the plate if you want one.

Azbill

Posted by: markb Jan 28 2005, 09:14 AM

I'm so excited about this, I already have the housing cut and the gauges ready to install. Just waiting for the kit to finish it.

Posted by: maf914 Jan 28 2005, 09:31 AM

What type senders are needed for oil temp and oil pressure? And where are these located on a T4 four cylinder?

Is the oil temp sender a special 911 piece?

Is the oil pressure sender the typical VDO dual sender used for warning light and gauge?

I'd like to get a kit if these issues can be worked out.

Posted by: Root_Werks Jan 28 2005, 09:46 AM

QUOTE (markb @ Jan 28 2005, 07:14 AM)

I'm so excited about this, I already have the housing cut and the gauges ready to install. Just waiting for the kit to finish it.

Me too! I have everything lined up!

Hey Aaron?

Are you done yet?
Are you done yet?
Are you done yet?
Are you done yet?
Are you done yet?
Are you done yet?
Are you done yet?

Posted by: Root_Werks Jan 28 2005, 09:48 AM

QUOTE (maf914 @ Jan 28 2005, 07:31 AM)

What type senders are needed for oil temp and oil pressure? And where are these located on a T4 four cylinder? Is the oil temp sender a special 911 piece? Is the oil pressure sender the typical VDO dual sender used for warning light and gauge? I'd like to get a kit if these issues can be worked out.

Yep, just use the dual sender unit.

Oh man, it has been so long since I have worked on the 4's. I believe the temp sender is located on the bottom of the engine screwed into a smaller black cirlcle plate on the corner of the oil sump? I think anyway? If you don't have a temp sender, you will have to buy one. Otherwise, I think the one that is in there will work fine.

Posted by: markb Jan 28 2005, 09:56 AM

QUOTE (Root_Werks @ Jan 28 2005, 07:48 AM)

I believe the temp sender is located on the bottom of the engine screwed into a smaller black cirlcle plate on the corner of the oil sump?

Yup, you need a "taco plate" for the sender, too.




Just don't do what I did once before, make sure the gauge you use is still working, and make sure you can get a sender for it. I found a really nice gauge, but North Hollywood couldn't get a sender for it.

Posted by: Aaron Cox Jan 28 2005, 10:22 AM

the non console equipped cars had an indash temp unit. these run off the same sender as the tcoplate console sender.

the pressure gauge runs off the dual sender from VDO.

Posted by: JOHNMAN Jan 28 2005, 10:22 AM

I posted this in the other thread, but since this is the "official thread", I thought I would re-post my offering.

For those that don't want to perform the surgery involved with assembling these kits, but would want one of these cool tripple gauges, I am offering to assemble the kit (using components supplied by you) for a small fee or trade of parts. The components required are:

1. The kit
2. 914 "combo" Fuel Gauge
3. 911 "combo" Temp/Pressure Gauge

The kits are not overly difficult to assemble, but they take time and patience to look nice.

I have not done the re-screening of the temp and pressure gauge faces (as shown in the Pelican Parts pic above), but may attempt it as I have a few ideas on how to economically do this.

PM or Email me for details.

John

Posted by: KaptKaos Jan 28 2005, 11:09 AM

In the "official" thread, I'd like a silver button please.

Also, I need a 911 combo gauge too. Any particular year 911 gauge I should look for?

Thanks,
Joe

Posted by: Dr Evil Jan 28 2005, 11:22 AM

QUOTE

Stop the sniffeling and step up to the plate if you want one.

Damn, whats up with the attitude? I was just asking what the change in pricing was all about. I wasn't "sniffeling" nor do I appreciate the accusation. If I posted that something would be one price and then posted that I would have to raise that price 50%, I would give a reason out of courtesy. I am sure that the price they decide on will be fair. I was just wondering about what caused the price change.

Posted by: 914forme Jan 28 2005, 01:25 PM

Since I wrote the original post (Not Aaron) with pricing it was an estimate of where I was shotting for. But I asked if somebody wanted to take this project over, it is not a good time for me to do these. Aaron steps up to the plate and builds a kit that people wanted - BTW the Bird sold them at $150 4-5 years ago. Aaron's cost of living and manufacturing is higher in California, than I being in Ohio. The point is Aaron needs to make his $1 for doing these - trust me he will not retire rich from doing these, it just does not happen.

Aaron rock on


And thank you for pulling these together when I could not.

Heir Dr. Sorry if the posts got confusing, but life changes and things come up. Aaron is now the supplier and I am a a simple customer just like you. He sets the prices and I am sure he is not trying to gouge anyone.

Posted by: vortrex Jan 28 2005, 01:54 PM

QUOTE (914forme @ Jan 28 2005, 11:25 AM)

BTW the Bird sold them at $150 4-5 years ago.

they were $80 I believe, I bought one.

Posted by: Aaron Cox Jan 28 2005, 02:38 PM

the machining place is giving me the fiinal prices today.

cost is laser cutting (2 programs) , powderocating, and silkscreening.
that price is what i was shooting for (dr evil) -

sit tight.

Posted by: dinomium Jan 28 2005, 02:40 PM

HA You tried to hide this over here, huh? Well I FOUND IT ANYWAYS!
Gimmie
Silver button bonnie bully broing bong baladardash fignaughterly!


Thanks for doing this A...

Posted by: plas76targa Jan 28 2005, 04:18 PM

Aaron, as in the original post... count me in too. Silver button please.
and thanks for going forward with this project.
Now, to get the 911 gauges and appropriate senders!

TIA,

Posted by: Dr Evil Jan 28 2005, 06:09 PM

914forme, thanks for the info. I was just curious, nothing else. I too make things for people and wonder what things cause prices to fluctuate. Considering that the aluminum bezels are $150 for a set, $150 for this kit is still a deal, no doubt. Thanks for stepping up on this Aaron. I would like one with the button hole, please

Posted by: anderssj Jan 28 2005, 06:35 PM

Hi Aaron,

Count me (back) in as in the original post...

One with a silver center button please.

Thanks again for taking on this project.

Best,

Steve A-

Posted by: ChrisReale Jan 28 2005, 07:45 PM

im in, silver button

Posted by: redshift Jan 28 2005, 07:52 PM

I am in for 200 free ones.

Late


M

Posted by: type47fan Jan 28 2005, 09:49 PM

QUOTE (JOHNMAN @ Jan 28 2005, 08:22 AM)

I have not done the re-screening of the temp and pressure gauge faces (as shown in the Pelican Parts pic above), but may attempt it as I have a few ideas on how to economically do this.

I bought the last kit from PP a few years ago and have artwork for the reorientation of the combo gauge faces. I will gladly donate a copy to you for the project. This is a greatly needed detail that the kit lacks and most don't realize its importance at first glimpse.

Aaron: How many kits are being made in this first lot (x, 25, y, 50, z)?

Posted by: Aaron Cox Jan 28 2005, 09:50 PM

It appears we have the first 25 basically sold. How many more can i actually sell? is there market enough for 50???

Posted by: type47fan Jan 28 2005, 09:52 PM

Aaron,
Excellently quick response!

Posted by: markb Jan 28 2005, 10:00 PM

QUOTE (type47fan @ Jan 28 2005, 07:49 PM)

I bought the last kit from PP a few years ago and have artwork for the reorientation of the combo gauge faces. I will gladly donate a copy to you for the project. This is a greatly needed detail that the kit lacks and most don't realize its importance at first glimpse.

Fantastic! I didn't know how I was going to manage that. Good thinking!


BTW: In case I haven't mentioned it, Thanks Aaron for doing this.

Posted by: campbellcj Jan 28 2005, 10:03 PM

I'm in for an early style kit. Please keep us posted w/ details.

Posted by: StratPlayer Jan 29 2005, 12:01 AM

Count me in on a late model kit......cool

Posted by: Carrera916 Jan 29 2005, 12:05 AM

Yo Aaron,

One early and one late for me please...

thanks for doing this! you rock!

Posted by: maf914 Jan 29 2005, 07:25 AM

Aaron,

I'll take one late model kit, no center button.

Thanks for doing this.

Posted by: agrump Jan 29 2005, 08:15 AM

I'm in for one with a silver button

Posted by: 9146986 Jan 29 2005, 02:59 PM

I'm good for one of each.

Posted by: Korijo Jan 29 2005, 05:38 PM

1 early, please.

Posted by: d914 Jan 29 2005, 06:53 PM

one silver dot

Posted by: Steve Jan 29 2005, 08:03 PM

I'm in for a late model one.
Where and how much is the tool to remove the bezel ring??

Posted by: scottb Feb 1 2005, 07:09 PM

Posted by: Travis Neff Feb 2 2005, 11:36 AM

I am in for a silver dot!

Posted by: Aaron Cox Feb 2 2005, 02:18 PM

ok... still waiting on the total cost....

bump for exposure

Posted by: 914-4-2 Feb 2 2005, 03:25 PM

Add me to the list may want 2. Thanks for your hard work.

Posted by: markb Feb 4 2005, 12:16 AM

Posted by: scotty b Feb 4 2005, 05:45 PM

Posted by: JohnnyX Feb 4 2005, 06:44 PM

I'm in for one silver button. John

Posted by: Rleog Feb 4 2005, 06:54 PM

Please put me down for a late model, no silver center. Thanks

Posted by: scotty b Feb 4 2005, 07:55 PM

YEAH BABY now were rollin'!! Do you have a total count thus far?

Posted by: Aaron Cox Feb 5 2005, 01:39 AM

im trying to get the 50 made

more = cheaper

Posted by: scotty b Feb 6 2005, 09:29 AM

bumpity bump bump
bumpity bump bump
look at Aaron go

bumpity bump bump
bumpity bump bump
Buy one all you schmoes

Posted by: Engman Feb 6 2005, 03:41 PM

I have one of the 'old' kits - paid $100 for it on Ebay years ago....

If you want a copy of the instructions let me know. I was going to install it, but have decided not.

M

Posted by: Aaron Cox Feb 6 2005, 03:53 PM

QUOTE (Engman @ Feb 6 2005, 02:41 PM)

I have one of the 'old' kits - paid $100 for it on Ebay years ago.... If you want a copy of the instructions let me know. I was going to install it, but have decided not. M

i too have an old kit, with instructions and all.

thank you for your offer

Posted by: scotty b Feb 8 2005, 08:54 AM

bow down to the bump!

Posted by: KaptKaos Feb 8 2005, 10:34 AM

QUOTE (Engman @ Feb 6 2005, 01:41 PM)

I have one of the 'old' kits - paid $100 for it on Ebay years ago.... If you want a copy of the instructions let me know. I was going to install it, but have decided not. M

Can you scan the instructions into a PDF file and post it? That would be cool.

- Joe

Posted by: horizontally-opposed Feb 8 2005, 11:31 AM

Uh, yep, count me in for a silver dot...

Thanks!

pete

Posted by: AndrewBlyholder Feb 8 2005, 06:00 PM

I'm in for a late one (black button)

Andrew

Posted by: type47fan Feb 11 2005, 11:31 PM

Posted by: dinomium Feb 12 2005, 10:58 AM

So this IS the REAL POST?
I still want at least one




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Posted by: dion9146 Feb 13 2005, 12:31 PM

Aaron, count me in for a silver dot as well. Thanks for making these!

Dion

Posted by: markb Feb 13 2005, 05:22 PM

So Aaron, how are they coming along? Any progress?




Can you tell I'm chomping at the bit here?

Posted by: scotty b Feb 13 2005, 05:36 PM

CHOMP CHOMP, BECHEWY CHOMP CHOMP

Posted by: azbill Feb 13 2005, 05:50 PM

Last week he PM'd me the kits would be ready in 5 weeks. Most be a slow boat from China or he will send them out over sprong break.

Posted by: Aaron Cox Feb 13 2005, 05:58 PM

currently im getting jerked around by the machine shop. this is why i am not taking money/orders yet. We are trying to get the matter resolved.

Posted by: azbill Feb 13 2005, 07:38 PM

Aaron,

Thanks for the update. You are dealing with the problems that I would not like to handle. Keep up the good work
Thanks

Posted by: markb Feb 14 2005, 12:34 AM

QUOTE (azbill @ Feb 13 2005, 05:38 PM)

Aaron, Thanks for the update. You are dealing with the problems that I would not like to handle. Keep up the good work Thanks

Posted by: Root_Werks Feb 14 2005, 10:31 AM

Yep, keep on them Aaron. It will work out. It's for a good cause.

Posted by: dinomium Feb 14 2005, 10:57 AM

Posted by: jfort Feb 14 2005, 01:15 PM

OK, let me ask the basic question. I understand that the new 3 gauge cluster uses a dual sender for oil temp and oil pres. Do you need to run a new wire for the pressure? Where? How? Are there any tricks?

Posted by: Aaron Cox Feb 14 2005, 02:36 PM

QUOTE (jfort @ Feb 14 2005, 12:15 PM)

OK, let me ask the basic question. I understand that the new 3 gauge cluster uses a dual sender for oil temp and oil pres. Do you need to run a new wire for the pressure? Where? How? Are there any tricks?

yes. you will need to run another set of wires to the front from the sender to your gauge. i would run them with the main harness up through the tunnel and all the way up to the rear of the gauge....

Posted by: boxerboy Feb 19 2005, 11:41 AM

Count me in on an early kit (silver button)

boxerboy

Posted by: Root_Werks Mar 2 2005, 12:21 PM

Just checking on you Aaron, everything okay? Can I come down there with a bat to help motivate the machinest/silkscreaner?

Posted by: azbill Mar 2 2005, 12:24 PM

I think the gauge store will be open duing spring break. The kid has to go to school you know.

Posted by: Aaron Cox Mar 2 2005, 12:27 PM

QUOTE (Root_Werks @ Mar 2 2005, 11:21 AM)

Just checking on you Aaron, everything okay? Can I come down there with a bat to help motivate the machinest/silkscreaner?

yes...you can! bring cousin guido with you..... (and a 2.2L six for my troubles )

yep...like bill said...
school is clenching the fist around my throat - spring break should be productive

please hold tight... i want these as much as you guys!!!

Posted by: Root_Werks Mar 2 2005, 12:27 PM

Ah, good point.

Posted by: dinomium Mar 2 2005, 05:33 PM

QUOTE (dinomium @ Feb 12 2005, 09:58 AM)

So this IS the REAL POST? I still want at least one

I thought this was funny... I can wait, but not FOREVER!

Posted by: mr914 Mar 2 2005, 06:47 PM

Silver one for me too.......


Just had to appease the wife for one........

Posted by: scotty b Mar 14 2005, 07:32 PM

Is no gnews, good gnews?
Name it people! Thanks again Aaron.You get da trophy!!

Posted by: Aaron Cox Mar 14 2005, 07:34 PM

spring break starts soon..... studying for finals..........

Posted by: scotty b Mar 14 2005, 07:37 PM

Nuff said. Good luck "studying"

Posted by: Dr Evil Mar 14 2005, 07:42 PM

Scotty,
that was Gary Gnu. What did I win?

Posted by: Aaron Cox Mar 14 2005, 07:46 PM

QUOTE (Dr Evil @ Mar 14 2005, 06:42 PM)

Scotty, that was Gary Gnu. What did I win?

an all expenses paid trip to kick some ass at the machine shop to whip these kits out.....

Posted by: scotty b Mar 14 2005, 07:51 PM

CORRECTAMUNDOOOOOO, Dr. Evil for answering our question correctly you have set yourself up as the recipient of one 904 gauge face. See Aaron Cox for details. You will also be invited back for our tournament of champions on April 1 2010.

Congartulations on your news as well

Dang yu smart peeple pisz me awf wif yur edjukashunz, an yur duhgreez, an yur munee gess I'm gonna kep on powndin metul

Posted by: Joe Sharp Mar 14 2005, 08:02 PM

Aaron: Do you have 50 sold. If not, let me know I would like to get in on this one.
Joe

Posted by: Aaron Cox Mar 14 2005, 08:04 PM

havent "sold" any yet.

i need to make them first.

Posted by: boxstr Mar 14 2005, 10:29 PM

Hey Aaron I want this one.
CCLINFOURINTOONE


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Posted by: Aaron Cox Mar 14 2005, 10:33 PM

QUOTE (boxstr @ Mar 14 2005, 09:29 PM)

Hey Aaron I want this one. CCLINFOURINTOONE

on your own sherlock

Posted by: rudedude Mar 15 2005, 03:01 PM

Aaron,

i will take one also

thanks

Posted by: startsw/p Mar 15 2005, 11:27 PM

Hi. Are you having just the face plate produced (stamped) or the rear plate aswell? Will it be satin black with the original style font and also with re-oriented gauge numerals? Reason I ask is I am definitely interested, as long as it looks right. I have already chopped a couple of gauges with a dremel and soldered the metal back together, but to fab that rolled edge would be a task for sure. I was considdering having a die made but wasn't sure of the demand for the finished product. So if you're taking the leap... I'm in. Only thing that bothered me about the original kit that I think pelican sold was you could see the edges of the coloured filters at the edge of the meter windows. Can this be avoided? -- Kris

Posted by: Aaron Cox Mar 16 2005, 12:20 AM

most likely will be stamped. or, laser cut and machined rolled edges.....

ill be getting on this project soon.....

stay tight guys....made exacrly like the originals, fronts and backs, satin black face, silkscreened letters.

Posted by: startsw/p Mar 16 2005, 09:05 AM

Ok. I'm officially holding my breath. LMK when it's done.

Posted by: azbill Mar 16 2005, 09:30 AM

You'll need to hold your breath for a couple of more weeks. Aaron's winter finals end March 18, spring break is from March 20 through the 26. Aaron should be hitting the books. We can start pinging him in about a week from now. I will let him study and try to do well with his exams. After that its a foot up him behind until the gauges are shipped. I almost sure he will get it done . So that being said, Aaron good luck with you exams and do us all proud

Posted by: Aaron Cox Mar 16 2005, 11:08 AM

QUOTE (azbill @ Mar 16 2005, 08:30 AM)

You'll need to hold your breath for a couple of more weeks. Aaron's winter finals end March 18, spring break is from March 20 through the 26. Aaron should be hitting the books. We can start pinging him in about a week from now. I will let him study and try to do well with his exams. After that its a foot up him behind until the gauges are shipped. I almost sure he will get it done . So that being said, Aaron good luck with you exams and do us all proud

bill....

thanks for watching my back
but i finished my finals yesterday at 4 PM....
one went good.....one went really bad......


i have till the 28th.
i will head to the shop on friday to get this thing going.....

Limited Run of 50 or 60

Thanks
AA

Posted by: Root_Werks Mar 16 2005, 03:00 PM

Posted by: azbill Mar 16 2005, 03:30 PM

Its good to hear that the exams are behind you. How do you know one went "bad" is that on gut feeling or the test score? If on feeling you might have done all right. Don't go in funk until you get the results. Long story short, I did that to my self on the comprehensives for the certified general appraiser tests. Lasted for 4 weeks got the notice in the mail I passed. Lots of head bashing for nothing. Hang in there have positive thoughts.

I think you should over to the machine shop in the morning as in Thursday. Don't let the grass grow under your feet. I need my gauge ASAP.

Posted by: startsw/p Mar 18 2005, 03:00 PM

I might have some 911 combo donor gauges for sale once mine is complete. I think the last one I bought cost me a hun @ Hershey. I think I have a 2.0L fuel/temp one too.

Posted by: jfort Mar 19 2005, 09:30 PM

not sure what I have, but I dont need it any more. FS in classifieds. related to what is going on in this thread, i think.


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Posted by: Aaron Cox Mar 20 2005, 12:34 AM

QUOTE (jfort @ Mar 19 2005, 08:30 PM)

not sure what I have, but I dont need it any more. FS in classifieds. related to what is going on in this thread, i think.

yep. thats the basic kit. (late model)

Posted by: azbill Mar 20 2005, 12:44 AM

Aaron - did you get to the machine shop yesterday. How did the oil pump install go?

Posted by: scottb Apr 3 2005, 06:22 PM

bump-a-dity bump-a-dity bump-a-dity

HAPPY GAUGE TO YOU!!!!!

UNTIL... WE MEET AGAIN!!!!



just a bump.....

Posted by: azbill Apr 3 2005, 06:53 PM

Aaron - you can take me off the list. I got a kit from another member .

Posted by: rsvp9146 Apr 4 2005, 12:22 AM

I have a face plate without markings if anyone is interested. make me an offer. rsvp9146@hotmail.com

Posted by: scotty b Apr 9 2005, 07:29 AM

Just trying to pester Aaron once again! How'd your finals go? Dyu pass or take it in da as...cot?

Posted by: jfort Apr 11 2005, 07:44 AM

I need some help with the wiring of my new combo gauge from Palo Alto:

The old gauge had a red light for generator, red light for low fuel, oil temp light and oil pressure light green and brake warning light red. The new combo gauge has green, red and blue. What from the old gauge is supposed to go into what on the new gauge?

The combo gauges each have 3 connections. ground (ground symbol), positive 12 volts (+ symbol) and the gauge sensor (G), right? Comparing old to new: for example, in the factory manual (914-6) and for my old gauge, the oil temperature sensor, #11, went to the gauge. There was a connection #10 called "terminal #15" that went to both the oil gauge and the fuel gauge (I think). Is that the 12 volts for the gauge? Ground was provided through the casing?

For the old oil pressure light, there is a green/red wire on the outside connection and 2 red/white on the inside connection. the red/white wire seems to go to all the bulb connections. Is the green/red the old sensor and the red/white 12 volt power, or what?

I didn't label wire #12, fuel sensor well. Is it a green wire do you know?

Finally, according to the manual, going across the back of the old gauge from right to left on the horizontal diameter, there was:

#9, oil pressure light
#8, brake warning light
#0, not used
#5, generator light

but, in fact, according to my notes, #0 was used. there is a black wire on the outside and the red/white on the inside connector. Do you know what this was/is?

Posted by: scotty b Apr 29 2005, 07:10 AM

I just bumped James so now I'll bump Aaron Any werd on the kits?/Still in the werks or in the gutter?

Posted by: 0396 Apr 29 2005, 07:19 AM

QUOTE (boxerboy @ Feb 19 2005, 09:41 AM)

Count me in on an early kit (silver button) boxerboy

Aaron,

Count me in for silver button one too

Posted by: Root_Werks May 6 2005, 03:11 PM

Any word on these???????

Posted by: Aaron Cox May 6 2005, 03:14 PM

Project is on the back burner do to the window of opportunity closing. Early june is the next chance i will have to get these done. due to school/study

if someone else would likt to take charge and make this happen, please email me

Posted by: Root_Werks May 6 2005, 03:18 PM

E-mail sent Aaron.

Posted by: Root_Werks May 6 2005, 04:05 PM

Okee dokee, I have taken the tourch from Aaron. I have the information needed to hopefully get another run of these done. I will post updates here. Aaron is understandably very busy with school and has already done much of the ground work. I will source out a silkscreener and manufacturer.

My goal will be the same as before. I am not looking to make a bunch of money off of these. I really just want to see them offered, costs covered and not die off.

I will keep in touch.

Thank you Aaron the 904 kits will live!

Posted by: Aaron Cox May 6 2005, 04:07 PM

QUOTE (Root_Werks @ May 6 2005, 03:05 PM)

Okee dokee, I have taken the tourch from Aaron. I have the information needed to hopefully get another run of these done. I will post updates here. Aaron is understandably very busy with school and has already done much of the ground work. I will source out a silkscreener and manufacturer. My goal will be the same as before. I am not looking to make a bunch of money off of these. I really just want to see them offered, costs covered and not die off. I will keep in touch. Thank you Aaron the 904 kits will live!

Dan,

thanks for finishing up, and making this product available.


AA

Posted by: sixnotfour May 6 2005, 04:10 PM

Dan, Call me,
I got the places to do the face and the back, and I have 2 kits.

Posted by: Root_Werks May 6 2005, 04:24 PM

QUOTE (sixnotfour @ May 6 2005, 02:10 PM)

Dan, Call me, I got the places to do the face and the back, and I have 2 kits.

Yep, just spoke with Jeff. I will borrow one of his kits to make sure things look as they should and he also set me in the direction to someone who would have the time to turn these out.

For the face plates we were thinking instead of powdercoating them, anodize them. No material build up or grainy look to them then.

Cool! Things are coming together a little already!

Posted by: dinomium May 6 2005, 05:27 PM

Go Dan GO!

Posted by: markb May 6 2005, 05:38 PM

QUOTE (dinomium @ May 6 2005, 03:27 PM)

Go Dan GO!

Posted by: scotty b May 6 2005, 06:04 PM

Will the 904 kits really happen? Big fat thanks to Aaron for getting as far as he did, and Dan is now the man!!!

Posted by: MattR May 6 2005, 06:08 PM

Thanks Dan! I hope this turns out like aaron and I had envisioned

Posted by: bmcwilli May 6 2005, 09:12 PM

1 silver button please

Posted by: scotty b Jul 1 2005, 09:08 PM

Any luck Dan?

Posted by: markb Jul 2 2005, 12:34 AM

Yes, please, an update would be nice. I really want one of these.

Posted by: ClayPerrine Jul 2 2005, 08:45 AM

We have one of these kits installed and working in Betty's 914. If someone talks real nice to me I will take pictures.

Posted by: ClayPerrine Jul 2 2005, 09:01 AM

To preempt all the ass kissing, here is a picture of the kit installed.





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Posted by: markb Jul 2 2005, 09:30 AM

Anybody have a gauge or kit for sale right now? It seems we've been waiting a loooooong time.

Posted by: Aaron Cox Jul 2 2005, 09:46 AM

i believe rootwerks is still working on them.

AA

Posted by: ynotdd Jul 2 2005, 02:24 PM

Like I have said in the past I WANT ONE/ NEED one!!!!!!please make them thanks all Tony D

Posted by: 914forme Jul 10 2005, 08:55 PM

Nice job there Clay - looks good. Is that one of the Pelican kits, Don and My kits? Or the new versions Aaron / Rootwerks version????

I will never do another kit run so Dan you have to run it from here. I will tell you that the fronts are a pain to make, the rears are easy. I simple program and a laser cutter and a local guy here still does cad palting for the aerospace contractors in the area. So if you are having issues with the rears let me know, I can get them knocked out in a couple of days. The front require a fixture setup and milling or a die and stamp process which is how I orginally wanted to do it until I saw the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$.$$

But the offer is open if it is the rears you need.

Posted by: Aaron Cox Jul 10 2005, 09:12 PM

QUOTE (914forme @ Jul 10 2005, 07:55 PM)

Nice job there Clay - looks good. Is that one of the Pelican kits, Don and My kits? Or the new versions Aaron / Rootwerks version???? I will never do another kit run so Dan you have to run it from here. I will tell you that the fronts are a pain to make, the rears are easy. I simple program and a laser cutter and a local guy here still does cad palting for the aerospace contractors in the area. So if you are having issues with the rears let me know, I can get them knocked out in a couple of days. The front require a fixture setup and milling or a die and stamp process which is how I orginally wanted to do it until I saw the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$.$$ But the offer is open if it is the rears you need.

matt and i priced a stamp being made......

then it stopped from there.... milling was a clearer alternative

Posted by: ClayPerrine Jul 10 2005, 09:24 PM

It was built from a Pelican kit. I bought 2 of them when they were selling, with the intent of putting one in Betty's car and one in mine. Well, I decided to put a Getty dash in my car, so the new unopened kit sat for years in my shed (later in my garage).

Now it belongs to Lawrence.

I don't know if he wants it for his /6 or for the PURPLEcar.

I do have one suggestion. On the back plates, make them to where you can use the later fuel gauge. I modified the plate to use the later gauge, and it was much easier than resoldering the wires for the early fuel gauge.

Posted by: Aaron Cox Jul 10 2005, 10:25 PM

QUOTE (ClayPerrine @ Jul 10 2005, 08:24 PM)

I do have one suggestion. On the back plates, make them to where you can use the later fuel gauge. I modified the plate to use the later gauge, and it was much easier than resoldering the wires for the early fuel gauge.

pansy! just resolder the fuel gauge lol.....

Posted by: bd1308 Jul 10 2005, 10:27 PM

one over here....

Posted by: Aaron Cox Jul 10 2005, 10:36 PM

QUOTE (bd1308 @ Jul 10 2005, 09:27 PM)

one over here....

you couldnt figure out how to put it together

Posted by: 914forme Jul 11 2005, 11:49 AM

QUOTE (ClayPerrine @ Jul 10 2005, 11:24 PM)

I do have one suggestion. On the back plates, make them to where you can use the later fuel gauge. I modified the plate to use the later gauge, and it was much easier than resoldering the wires for the early fuel gauge.

Yeah thats what everybody wants its not that hard just rotate it in cad and have the holes popped in with the laser. Quite simple actually, didn't do it cause I never thought about it.