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09-01-2018, 11:07 AM
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Re: LHD Seven
After Swiss cheesing the dash I reinforced it on the back (front?) with .020 x .070 thick strips before risking a fracture.
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09-05-2018, 02:11 PM
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Re: LHD Seven
The gauges will be Auto Meter brand. I started off with the tach and speedo and a small vacuum gauge.
 They are milled so the lenses will mount from the inside like the real ones.  |
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09-06-2018, 10:55 AM
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Re: LHD Seven
The water temp, oil pressure, volts and fuel housings were roughed out next…
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09-06-2018, 11:24 AM
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Re: LHD Seven
That's how it was when cars were not run by computers - lots of gauges!
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10-05-2018, 05:41 PM
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Re: LHD Seven
I made the needles for each gauge. They are different sizes and proportions because the gauges are three different sizes and two of the mid-sized ones are electrical and two are mechanical. (They are really small.)
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10-05-2018, 07:46 PM
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Re: LHD Seven
These are the lenses I made for the gauges. The one for the vacuum gauge lens is already installed. The hole in the one is for the reset knob for the trip meter.
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10-05-2018, 10:09 PM
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Re: LHD Seven
These are the gauge faces. I machined the parts and drew the art and printed them out. The needles are mounted to shafts (like real ones).
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10-06-2018, 07:19 PM
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As much as I know the scale, would love to see a coin or something alongside to give perspective. Your work is immaculate and I think true appreciation would be given if there was something for scale.
Personally, I can only dream of having your skills!
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10-07-2018, 02:23 PM
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Re: LHD Seven
Thank you Ray! Next post I'll include "the big ruler".
The reset knob for the trip odometer. Three pieces. The largest part of it is .030 in diameter and has the ribs machined into it.  |
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10-08-2018, 12:12 PM
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The gauges are done for now and loosely fitted to the dash.
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10-08-2018, 07:39 PM
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See, now that ruler gives the size a whole new perspective and makes the detail even more impressive! I have no idea how you work with pieces that small, I am completely in awe!
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10-08-2018, 08:38 PM
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Very impressive set of gauges!
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10-09-2018, 01:11 PM
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Re: LHD Seven
Thanks guys!
I started machining the switches for lights, blinkers, key, starter and windshield wipers.  |
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10-10-2018, 06:57 PM
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Re: LHD Seven
Key switch for the ignition is done.
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10-12-2018, 04:55 AM
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Re: LHD Seven
love the attention to detail with that dash! I'm guessing you're going to make a key too?
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