Hi, new member here. My name is Daniel Burns, and I own a small gauge restoration business called gauge marks. For the past few years we have been specializing in 2nd gen Camaro and Trans Am gauge repair and restoration. We offer DIY gauge restoration pkgs as well as complete in-house service. We have recently addes 66-67 Chevelle, and 73-77 Chevelle, and are doing the gauge refacing for the new HURST Performance Trans Am as seen in the Oct. '11 issue of High Performance Pontiac magazine.
One of our customers (who is a member here) suggested that there may be an interest in DIY gauge restoration pkgs for FJ40. Another member (trollhole) also contacted me and sent in a set of gauges for us to look over. After some time spent with doing new artwork for the gauges, we feel like this is a project we would be interested in persuing if there is enough interest.
The DIY package would consist of the markings and lettering for all the gauges in the FJ40 gauge package. We do not use any paints or dyes, but rather use individual letters and markings that are cut from vinyl, then prearranged in an easy to apply set. Without going into a lot of detail in this post, there is a video on the front page of the gaugemarks.com website that shows the application procedure.
Below is a pic of our first mockup of the new artwork on a sample board. We still have some minor tweeking to do on the letter sizing, as well as add the SPEEDmph lettering. We have drawn new artwork from an original set of gauges so that the design will be correct in every detail.
I would like to ask for input from members here to see if their is an interest in this DIY restoration package. The package price is yet to be determined, but should be < $100.
Thank you for your time and consideration. Comments are welcomed and appreciated!
Sicerely,
Daniel
The blue/green tint of the lettering is due to the fluorescent lighting in the shop. Actual color is white.
UPDATE 9/05/11
This restoration package is now available. We are also working on artwork for other models to include the 50 amp gauge, ,metric speedometer markings, international symbols, and FJ tachometer. Inhouse restorations also available. Please feel free to contact us with questions or comments. Thanks for all the input!
Daniel
UPDATE 10/25/11
Latest gauge marks package available with metric speedometer, 50 amp gauge, mid-late 70's hashes, and international markings instead of OIL FUEL TEMP AMPS lettering.
In-house restoration service is available for those that prefer to have their gauges restored professionally. Please feel free to contact me for more info.
Thank you,
Daniel
FJ40 gauge set restored with white painted faces and black markings
One of our customers (who is a member here) suggested that there may be an interest in DIY gauge restoration pkgs for FJ40. Another member (trollhole) also contacted me and sent in a set of gauges for us to look over. After some time spent with doing new artwork for the gauges, we feel like this is a project we would be interested in persuing if there is enough interest.
The DIY package would consist of the markings and lettering for all the gauges in the FJ40 gauge package. We do not use any paints or dyes, but rather use individual letters and markings that are cut from vinyl, then prearranged in an easy to apply set. Without going into a lot of detail in this post, there is a video on the front page of the gaugemarks.com website that shows the application procedure.
Below is a pic of our first mockup of the new artwork on a sample board. We still have some minor tweeking to do on the letter sizing, as well as add the SPEEDmph lettering. We have drawn new artwork from an original set of gauges so that the design will be correct in every detail.
I would like to ask for input from members here to see if their is an interest in this DIY restoration package. The package price is yet to be determined, but should be < $100.
Thank you for your time and consideration. Comments are welcomed and appreciated!
Sicerely,
Daniel
The blue/green tint of the lettering is due to the fluorescent lighting in the shop. Actual color is white.
UPDATE 9/05/11
This restoration package is now available. We are also working on artwork for other models to include the 50 amp gauge, ,metric speedometer markings, international symbols, and FJ tachometer. Inhouse restorations also available. Please feel free to contact us with questions or comments. Thanks for all the input!
Daniel
UPDATE 10/25/11
Latest gauge marks package available with metric speedometer, 50 amp gauge, mid-late 70's hashes, and international markings instead of OIL FUEL TEMP AMPS lettering.
In-house restoration service is available for those that prefer to have their gauges restored professionally. Please feel free to contact me for more info.
Thank you,
Daniel
FJ40 gauge set restored with white painted faces and black markings
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