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    No, I don't have them installed yet - just sent the tach back to add the engine and brake warning lights

     

    Here's a few of the Speedo mounted in the stock gauge housing:

     
     
     
     
    ... I just had to file down the ribs on the retaining ring until it was a snug fit in the gauge pod, then I drilled three small pilot holes around the periphery where the ribs were contacting the pod and added three small screws to hold everything in place.  Couldn't have asked for a better fit!

     

     

    Yea Tim, those are going to look nice in your Z.

     

    I could swear I saw some nice azz gauges in you car before. Blacked out and very colorful when on.  Am I mistaking? 

  2. Saw these on ebay and just wanted to know if anyone has installed these in their Z.

     

    I have a brand new pair that just arrived yesterday. I pulled one from the box and sat in it. I'm 215lbs x 6' and I'm sorry to say, my wide azz won't fit at the hips...  :cuss:

     

    Other than that, I'd use them. They are up for grabs if you are thinner than me. If I were still a 34" waist, I'd keep them...

     

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    These are whats in my car now.

     

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  3. You're in luck - sort of...

    I've currently got my dash pulled on my '78, but I've also pulled the heater box but not the A/C portion.  If you don't mind waiting for a bit I can get some pics for you.  Or if you need something specific maybe I can get it now...

     

    I'd appreciate any/all pics of dash removed Tim.  I bought a complete VintageAir unit to replace the factory heating/air con unit.  Whenever you can is fine with me.  Thank You Tim!!

     

    ~joel 

  4. I guess i should just give up then... :(  Seriously, Why are you arguing with me about this?Would I like to have an original set to go off of? Yes. Is it necessary? No. Have I seen closeup pictures? Yes. The gentleman that provided me tracings of his also provided plenty of pics. I've seen several sets in person. I have other pics. Far more complicated parts have been made with less. Did you even read my posts? I mentioned countersinking the holes Read my post I mentioned the gaskets. They are not complicated parts to make. Hardest thing is forming the trim ring. I think that is what has stopped people in the past. I will use a fabrication technique that is very common to make them. Will they be equivalent to the originals. Yes or I won't sell them. No one is forcing you to buy a set, please stop being so negative.

     

    And yes the mounting holes varied over the years. (Nissan outsourced these parts)

     

    Please keep your sights strait ahead Chris....   :2thumbs:

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