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Old 08-12-2007, 02:03 AM
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Gauge Rings + Other....PICS PICS PICS!!!

I just got some gauge rings for my bird the other day from Chris at CE Coatings (TPI383)...let me just say, the quality is GREAT! They are a very snug fit and they look awesome! Chris is great to work with, very prompt w/ everything, and the quality of his work is excellent. I recommend him if you're interested. Here's some pics. I also included some of the car also...(click each for larger image)






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nice, your car is gonna win a bunch of shows.
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that looks so awesome! well done
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Looks Good ! Ive got my guy working on some door sills you might be intereste din next.

Gotta finish up some emblems now and sills and custom billet mirror are next.
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Your car is a monster, wow, i love it!!!!!! Question about the gauge rings, do you just use your stock cluster with those and attach them somehow? I've always wanted those but wasn't sure how to put em on or where to get them. Thanks man, and again gorrrrrgeous car!
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gorgeous bird
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Those are awesome, I've always loved how they look!
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those are really sharp...
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They work with the stock cluster and press fit in. They are a sung fit and no need to worry about they poping out.
No glue/tape needed etc.. So if you decide to pull em out you do just that.
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wow, beautiful car. I think you need a different rear spoiler tho. everything else is just immaculate... I'd be afraid to drive it and get it dirty.
I want a set of those rings one day when I get some cash, they look fantastic.
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That is one amazing looking car
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Thanks for the props erybody!

TPI383: Keep me posted on your idea's w/ the door sills. The mirror, I already have the top of the line Gentex, so I'm good w/ that, lol
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i love that formula. where can i find info about that LT1 build and dyno sheets?
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Most recent engine thread:
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/fire...gine-pics.html

No dyno sheets as of yet...but a lot of kills on the list so far
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Ya but Does that mirror have a custom logo in the back that says Trans Am or anything?

Will deff. send you spy photos of the sills
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lol, no custom logo on the backside...but I wouldn't see it anyway! lol
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lol, no custom logo on the backside...but I wouldn't see it anyway! lol
No but judges looking at the car will.
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Amazing car!
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Most recent engine thread:
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No dyno sheets as of yet...but a lot of kills on the list so far
sorry if this is a stupid question, but what are Stage 2 heads?
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Okay I gotta ask, how much did they cost you? I really wanna get these!
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Wow those look awesome...how much for a set for my maro/>?
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Wow those look awesome...how much for a set for my maro/>?
Camaro ones are next on the list. Actually something kinda different. but still cool none the less.

Prices on these TA ones are in the Group Purc. forum for everyone asking.
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awesome bird. if i had one i'd def get some of those, they look sweet.

amazing car overall.
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Car looks great! Beautifully done.

With that said, how often do you drive it? Just curious. I spent as much time and $ as you have probably, but I tried to stay away from SUPER nice pretty parts just for sanity sake. Kinda went the more "drive the crap out of it" approach.

Do you find yourself worried about parking it places, or kringe at the thought of driving though some muddy water?


This is purely cuz I am curious and am driving my car a lot now and am thinking about making it really pretty over the winter, but am not sure if I will be digging a hole for myself. Thanks for any input SweetRide45.
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Thanks for all the input!

Dennis, driving thru muddy water, or in the rain by itself is a no no! lol I like things done neatly and making it look stock. Nice polished/chrome parts are kewl, but definately a pain in the *** to maintain. I mainly drive it on nice days/nights. If it LOOKS like rain, I don't take it out, lol. It's strictly a cruiser too, gotta be in sight all the time. I don't leave it in parking lots, etc. etc...

SO, take that for what it's worth. You gotta sacrifice some sanity by just saying, "Hey, it's a driver" and live w/ the little rock chips here and there. I'm going to repaint it this winter and spruce it up, so, we'll see what happens.
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Nice, thanks for the input. That really opens my eyes. Your car looks PERFECT. Yeah, mine is a driver, and I hope to make it a tough one at that, so I think I am sticking with painted parts and stay away from polished Al. and so on. But damn does it look cooooool! haha.
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Thats definately a bird Id own!
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im not that big on birds but that things is niccccceeeeee!!!!!!!!
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Can you please get pics of the rings with better lighting? if it looks like I think it loooks like, Im swapping the extra dash into my car and getting those!
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Does this help ya any slowfast
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/Bil...s/DSC04305.JPG
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/Bil...s/DSC04306.JPG
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/Bil...s/DSC04312.JPG
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/Bil...s/DSC04304.JPG
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/Bil...s/DSC04303.JPG

I'm waiting for some good pic's of em in His car outside in some good light.
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will those fit On an 84 dash?

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...Picture023.jpg

do you have rectangles for dummy lites?
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You should make some of those to fit the camaro dashes! Nice quality!
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will those fit On an 84 dash?

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...Picture023.jpg

do you have rectangles for dummy lites?
I have to take a little off the back side and they do fit. Look like you only have 2 round and the rest rectangles. Are your rect. ones recessed like the rounds?




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You should make some of those to fit the camaro dashes! Nice quality!
Plan on it. if the interest is there. PM me is you want a set for sure. I can do 1 off set for you.
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I'll get some better pics soon...weather has been $hitty, so I haven't taken it outside in awhile
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I have to take a little off the back side and they do fit. Look like you only have 2 round and the rest rectangles. Are your rect. ones recessed like the rounds?






Plan on it. if the interest is there. PM me is you want a set for sure. I can do 1 off set for you.
What are we talking cost wise?
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