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Some pinstripe and paint
Machzman Offline
Senior Member
#1
Well got bored today thought I would do something to the TC, so I pulled out the cluster and put some pinstripe on and painted the needles, thought it would look cool to match my other gauges,I was going to paint the rings but just couldn't trust myself, so for $2.99 got me some pinstripe, I gotta say it not perfect but looks cool, I will just have to do it better over the winter, anyways here is a pic and I will post one when there re-installed.......Rod http://natomessageboard.com/uploads/0000...0_4706.jpg

Here is a pic installed looks pretty good.. http://natomessageboard.com/uploads/0000...0_4707.jpg
Trying to get under 13sec.http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2546941/1986-ford-thunderbird
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Steve B Offline
Member
#2
Wow that looks pretty sweet. I would have never thought to do that.
Steve
1988 TC 5 Speed, Med Red, 60/48 T3, 24 PSI, Ranger Cam, Mallory 2 Step, 3" Dual Exhaust, FMIC w/ Forge BOV
Current Best 14.5 @ 93.64
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GlassRooster Offline
Senior Member
#3
Very nice first attempt
Taking your time on the next try can only improve on a good job.
David

87 TC Faded Burgundy with faded red interior
K&N and cold air ducting- rest is bone stock
02 Mazda Protege 5 Replaced Dead Saturn
99 Cougar- Wife's car new body style now Discontinued.
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Mr.T Offline
Senior Member
#4
You did a great job. I like the trim rings, but I'm not a big fan of the look of the orange needles (personal preference). The rings look sweet though. Great idea.

I've always wondered if the additional weight of adding paint to the needles on the minor gages (fuel, amps, oil, water) could affect the way they read? If you have ever felt theose needles, the thin metal they attach too is quite weak. Thoughts?
1986 T-bird TC, 5Spd, Black (The Project Car)
1986 T-bird TC, 5Spd, Black (The Show Car)
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Machzman Offline
Senior Member
#5
Yeah man the needles are really thin, I like the orange cause it kinda looks like the aftermarket gauges, also I don't think the paint will affect the way they read, and if so, then more aftemarket gauges for me....I will just have to tell the wife, look honey I messed up my gauges now I need new ones Smile yeah for me..........
Trying to get under 13sec.http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2546941/1986-ford-thunderbird
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El-Nino Offline
Senior Member
#6
Looks nice. I agree with Glass. Great first attempt, and if you take a bit more time it will look even better.
1984 Mustang SVO
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Aaron Offline
Senior Member
#7
Looks surprisingly good, nice work! But, you did miss one (cough cough, boost gauge)...
Aaron

1987 TC:
T3/T4 Turbo, 40Bob Header, TiAL 38mm Wastegate, SPEC Stage 3 Clutch/Aluminum Flywheel, 3" Stinger Elbow Exhaust dump, Gutted/Polished upper, ported lower, Walbro 255HP fuel pump, Kirban AFPR, ROH Snypers w/ M/T Drag Radials, Corbeau FX1 Seats, Large NPR, Forge RS BOV, 3G Alternator, MS, 75# injectors, EDIS
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2270259/1
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tps87turbo Offline
Posting Freak
#8
Sharp. I like'em. Big Grin
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