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> QUAD GAUGE, The prototype is done!
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post Nov 23 2006, 10:18 AM
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Here is the Quad Gauge project I have been working on.
Sorry about the fingerprints on the glass.

I wanted to gauge interest on making a few of these. They are designed for use in V8 cars, but the senders have metric adapters.

I could probably use metric scale on the gauges as well.

Once I get rolling I am going to try to keep the price below $250. Does that sound reasonable? I can see why Some speedo shops charge $500.

The gauge lights up pretty good at night thanks to new LED lighting. The reserve light is retained, but no e-brake indicator as of yet.

Still a few tweeks to do, but that is basically it.

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post Nov 23 2006, 10:19 AM
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Here is a pic at night, its a bit hard to see, but you get the picture.

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post Nov 23 2006, 10:22 AM
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I wopuld LOVE one of those! I assume you would sell the complete unit,
including gauges, minus the senders?

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post Nov 23 2006, 10:22 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Excellent job bro! Pricing is very reasonable - would suggest you allow flex in pricing to reflect efforts and parts availability, make sure you pay yourself!

Things like this are coveted by this crowd! Keeps the dash sano AND gives the things most want!

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post Nov 23 2006, 10:30 AM
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Thanks,
The gauge will include senders, wiring, everything required.

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post Nov 23 2006, 10:42 AM
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I would certainly be interested, please put me in line.
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post Nov 23 2006, 10:52 AM
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Will it work in a /6?

Thx,

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post Nov 23 2006, 10:59 AM
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Is it possible to get this gauge with a white face?

Thank You!!!!
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post Nov 23 2006, 11:10 AM
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QUOTE(smontanaro @ Nov 23 2006, 08:52 AM) *

Will it work in a /6?

Thx,

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Is it possible to get this gauge with a white face?

Thank You!!!!
Phillip J. Haun
Oak Harbor, WA.



I do not know if it will work on a 6. The senders are the standard aftermarket style with adapters.
This is basically the surrogate gauge:
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=SUM-800111

If you can use this in your car, then the quad will work.

I can do white faces as well.

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post Nov 23 2006, 11:58 AM
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How about nipper rods like Suby conversions? Very nice and a must have item.
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post Nov 23 2006, 11:58 AM
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looks great!!! wish you could put one togather for a six....
i would order in a flash....
perhaps instead of water temp- oil pressure
just dreamin out loud.....
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post Nov 23 2006, 12:10 PM
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I am very interested in this, will save to my file, when I start reassembly this is just what I want.

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post Nov 23 2006, 12:11 PM
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Do you mean oil temp vs water temp??

Can do both -
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post Nov 23 2006, 12:15 PM
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The gauge should work on most water cooled engines, no use for a water temp gauge on an air cooled car.

Mark

I believe it should work on a subie, the senders have some metric adapters. If anyone has aftermarket gaues on their subie, then this one will work as well.

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post Nov 23 2006, 12:23 PM
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Looks good. For the e-brake indicator, how about a super-bright LED or two hidden off to the side of one of the gauges that is(are) illuminated when the brake is set.
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post Nov 23 2006, 12:32 PM
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So is the pricing the same as the surrogate gauge set? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Nov 23 2006, 12:37 PM
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QUOTE(boxstr @ Nov 23 2006, 10:32 AM) *

So is the pricing the same as the surrogate gauge set? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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the surrogate gauge set is $67 I use the guts and senders from this set and the rest is fabbed.

The quad gauge will be around $250


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post Nov 23 2006, 12:41 PM
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QUOTE(marks914 @ Nov 23 2006, 01:15 PM) *

The gauge should work on most water cooled engines, no use for a water temp gauge on an air cooled car.

Mark

I believe it should work on a subie, the senders have some metric adapters. If anyone has aftermarket gaues on their subie, then this one will work as well.

Mark



The reason I said that is because all of our engines have the plate to add a temp sender for the oil - the water gauge uses the same resistance as the oil senders - it is good to keep an eye on oil temps. This tells you allot about what is going on inside an aircooled engine--
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post Nov 23 2006, 01:29 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) Nice work!
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Very nice! For a SBC, I assume?

I'd buy one for $250 or less!

Would like to have the e-brake light, though. Would it be hard to put one in place? If not, I suppose I could run the e-brake light to somewhere else on the dash.

I kinda need it, I'm not 100% at remembering to put the brake down!

Very nice work!
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