FJ40 Aftermarket Gauge Cluster

[Slapshot60]

This plate here does NOT have the mounting holes countersunk. I did that on purpose as I might use button head allen screws instead.

Hi , My name is Tim . Im doing a "74" FJ40 Restomod and im wondering if any of these gauge plates are still available . Please let me know whether they are or not . I really like the design . Thank you . My e-mail : timllorente60@gmail.com ph# 650-867-5801

 

[pjohnson]

All sold. Thank you. I'll edit the thread to become a gauge build thread.

Sorry guys. As mentioned, all sold.

There was not enough interest to do a full run, so he a made 4 plates from some excess material. All gone.

 

[Downey]

pjohnson, two issues:
1. Your laser cutter guy probably quotes a minimum quantity based on the size of aluminum sheet he has to buy. What say you go to a metal supplier who sells remnants, buy a smaller piece, then have your guy do as smaller run ???
2. I would not worry about your design being too close to someone else design, this item would never receive a patent, too common, produced for too many years.

Patent Gee Whiz information: The reason Downey never patented anything was; not only was it too easy to get around a patent, but there are companies who would intentionally copy a patent. They would sell 3 million dollars worth of the product, convince the judge they sold 1 million dollars worth of the product, give the patent holder the 1 million, and they keep 2 million in their bank.

 

[pjohnson]

@Downey even so, I would need at least four or more pre-sales to make it worth it for him to run the machine.

 

[ollanik]

@Downey even so, I would need at least four or more pre-sales to make it worth it for him to run the machine.

Would you be willing to share the CAD file that was used to make the plate? I’ll bet we can 3D print these

 

[pjohnson]

Would you be willing to share the CAD file that was used to make the plate? I’ll bet we can 3D print these

I will ask my buddy about it.

 

[Josey1972]

I dont suppose there are any of these still available? I just stumbled on this thread. I bought one off eBay but it only hold 3 Smaller gauges. I’d like to have one of yours.

 

[pjohnson]

I don't think I have any plates left.
I will have this complete plate with set of gages for sale as a package. Once I get it out of storage.

 

[Josey1972]

I don't think I have any plates left.
I will have this complete plate with set of gages for sale as a package. Once I get it out of storage.

Sending you a PM

 

[gcwill2011]

PRICING

My idea of putting together a production run fell flatter than a tire rolled off the bead....

So, my buddy made up 4 plates from some excess material since I had one guy that really wanted one.

The price is $57 shipped in a flat rate envelope to your US address.

I have 3 plates left.

PM if you want one.

Hi there, are you still selling these plates?

 

[pjohnson]

Hi there, are you still selling these plates?

I think I only have one plate that will go with a full set of gauges as noted in the post above. It would be the gauges in that picture. Are you interested?

 

[pjohnson]

Hi there, are you still selling these plates?

I found one last plate that I will sell separately. Due to flat rate envelope cost increases, it $60 shipped to your door.

 

[gcwill2011]

I found one last plate that I will sell separately. Due to flat rate envelope cost increases, it $60 shipped to your door.

Cool. Can you send some pictures of it to 518-461-7709