Post# 2 of the FREE Overlay Templates Mod....

Okay Jason closed our other one since it got so big. Lets try to keep this going with new ideas, here is the info currently and a copy of my original post. I would like to thank you all for the work you have done on these, and also Brent a special thanks for hosting the images. Remember guys this is for us all to hopefully share with one another, make sure to send anything you come up with to Brent and he will post on his page here ---> http://www.bfranker.badz28.com/fbody/overlays.htm

Brents email : bfranker@tampabay.rr.com


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Okay as we all know they are allot of companies and people selling these white faced, ac, headlight, and shifter plate overlays. Well they are just making these out of Photo Paper. I have all the fronts and can scan them if someone will help make different designs and colors for all to use. If you will do these I will be more than happy to store them and distribute them to others. This will save us all allot of money and give us more options. I have several ideas myself as I did this about 2 years ago myself. But since that time I have not used Photoshop and lost touch with the basics. So if intersted in helping out email me and I will try and help as much as I can. I can get the faces for all years Camaros and TA's to scan so thats no problem, just need someone to edit these.....

Viper

viper2@chesnet.net

ttt

How do we actually use these? Do we need like label paper to print em out, cut em out and just stick em on or what?

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by bigdreamZ:
How do we actually use these? Do we need like label paper to print em out, cut em out and just stick em on or what?</font>

Read here... kinda long but lots of info and how it all got started http://web.camaross.com/bb/smile.gif

http://web.camaross.com/bb/Forum26/HTML/012488.html



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Brent Franker * Main Page (http://www.bfranker.badz28.com/)
94 Vortech Z28 (http://www.bfranker.badz28.com/94z/94z.htm) * 96 Z28 SS #1655 (http://www.bfranker.badz28.com/96ss/96ss.htm)
4th Gen Appearance Modification Guide (http://www.bfranker.badz28.com/appearance)
F-Body Install & Fix-It Guides (http://www.bfranker.badz28.com/fbody/guides.htm)

I just went through all of that last post but didn't find anything on how to get from template form to actually putting it in the car. It was ended right when that was being talked about. Thanks for any help cause I wanna try designing and printing some of these.

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J.J. (Nashville, TN)
2001 Camaro Z28 M6 (http://www.geocities.com/knightshade007/)

I think this is a great idea. I studied through the first 6 pages of the last post before my eyes went numb. Viper, is there any way you (or any other volunteer) could host a database of AAaaaalllll those scans? Its difficult to search through the posts to find the proper one. Also, with a decently thumbnailed web page, it'd be easier to follow with everyone's additions. just an idea, and keep up the awesome work guys. we're all grateful.
Joe
EDIT: maybe brent could host? or someone tell me if he already has?
EDIT NUMBER 2: I'm an idiot, i just found brent's page. sorry people.

[This message has been edited by H0bbie (edited June 25, 2002).]

[This message has been edited by H0bbie (edited June 25, 2002).]

I have already done mine. I did the white and changed the numbers to black, and the bulbs to red which results in a red type indiglo at night. You don't need to worry about glueing them in place, once they are sized and cut properly the piece that fits back on the top hols them firmly in place. Here are a few pictures, the night shots are on the second page of that album. Leave me a message on that forum and let me know what you think.

The link:
http://www.msnusers.com/Fbod/newlook94.msnw?Page=1

Robert

let me try the pic here.
http://www.msnusers.com/Fbod/newlook94.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=76

Brent, what is the best way to print out the images in your page?? Is it better to save as? If so, what should I open it with? Or can I just print it off IE? Thanks a lot.

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by ReznorZ28:
Ive also made a few overlays that you can find on my page
http://community.webshots.com/user/reznorz28
For the best quality select the "VIEW FULL SIZE" option on the bottom left of each pic.. if that option it isnt there then just select "Normal Size" above the pic.
Ive been planning on making alot more, but havent got around to it, Ive been really busy.

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Reznor, i have not forgotten about your pictures. I have already taken them and now all i have to do is upload & email. sorry about the wait. i got no excuse except that my computer crashed a while back. i'll get them up as soon as i get a chance.

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CamaroGuy719
Old Car: '94 red w/ BLACK stripes.
Present Car: '97 Black w/ RED stripes
Both v6 (Yeah, I know)

has anyone managed to get the glossy checkered flag patturn found on the z06 guages worked out?

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1995 Camaro z28
w/one hell of an unbalanced driveshaft... its more like a back massager at 70mph at WOT :)

Does anybody have a template of the overlays similar to the MacEwen style? I mean ones that you don't have to remove the needles for. Also, how do you get the templates to the right size before printing? Thanks in advance.

I'd love the black checkered flag on the 93-97 (pref 94) Z28 (150 mph speedo). No one has done this but on the 98+ it was done and looks super. Anyone care to take two seconds and do this for me? Email me if you got time and did it.

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Steve-o
White Z 4 Show
Upgrades: Indiglo Gauges, 160 degree thermostat, tornado air foil, Altezza Tail Lights, 3rd Brake light Mod, complete stereo upgrade, 20% Window Tint (06/04), and W-type body kit (06/13 received)

Future Mods: W-type body kit Installation, Underbody red neons, HVAC, Headlight, & transmission overlays, CAMARO inserts (red), and interior neons (blue).

Has anyone got pics of the 97+ Firebird gauges/Headlights/Heaters???? I really don't feel like pulling mine apart, plus my scanner blows....

Mike

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1997 Formula WS-6, 1 of 473

Mods: P&P MAF, Pro-5.0, 200 Amp Alt, TB Bypass, !AIR, !CAGS, 160 therm, CSI WP, PS Cooler, GMS STB, Cutout, TCI LineLock, ES Swaybar/Trans/TA Bushings, 5%R/20%S Tint, Painted Calipers, Custom Clear Tail Lights/Corners

http://camaroz28.cardomain.com/id/97formulaws6

Brent, i just emailed you some of my productions. They're somewhat cool(i think http://web.camaross.com/bb/biggrin.gif ), about 4 hours of work total. If anyone expresses interest, i'll put more effort into them. and the heartbeat ones can be easily customized to different colors. Is anyone else working? and does anyone have a scan of a 95 V6 110mph speedo cluster? please? thanks people!
-Joe

Here is a pic of my attempt kind of plain but i like it the only problem i have is the quality of the image isnt that great i think because its a jpeg so if anyone has a better file if u could email it to me mstegall@attbi.com i would appreciate it but heres the pic http://www.themustangranch.com/gaugesincar%20copy.jpg

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1996 Camaro SS Flowmaster Cat-back K&N filter
GM 4.10 gears Eaton Posi Unit TA Cover
Audio-2 10" Kicker Comp VR,Aura Amp, Pioneer DEH-p900r, Pioneer 6-disc changer
17" Z06 Wheels
http://camaroz28.cardomain.com/id/mstegall

Ok i am very interested in the guage overlays, but i dont have a scanner and my printer sucks. so would anyone here who is able to print out overlays be willing to help me out??? i will be willing to pay someone to print me out some overlays for my guages, HVAC and lights. if anyone would be interested please email me at izombie668@hotmail.com. then we can work out the rest!!!!! thanks alot!!!!

JR

I was just wondering....at night can you see the light shine through the paper?

Anyone have templates for the 97+ gauges? Thanks!

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J.J. (Nashville, TN)
2001 Camaro Z28 M6 (http://www.geocities.com/knightshade007/)

What I did was visited the local library to print out my overlays. They have some bitchin printers. Also my university has some killer ones too. Look around. Then walmart sells lamenate to put on em. Do that and you're in business! http://web.camaross.com/bb/smile.gif

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J.J. (Nashville, TN)
2001 Camaro Z28 M6 (http://www.geocities.com/knightshade007/)

Ok hey guys I'm sorry for a post like this but I need to ask....Ok here goes...I BOUGHT indiglo gauges for my car and I broke them (I know http://web.camaross.com/bb/frown.gif ) I see what you guys got goin and I was wondering I someone wold make me some for cash???? It would realy look cool in my TA ( you guys can make them for them, right?) because I have the white leather interior like an aniv. model EMAIL me if you can help!

Thanks,


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BLUETOPTA

1995 Trans Am covnvert. White w/white leater + blue top and accents BEST 1/4 et:13.7
in process of port & polish of intake & heads + other stuff
-1994 Cadillac Deville 4.9L

Viper, I sent you and Brent pics of mine installed, but they haven't been posted. They were rather large, though, so maybe that's why.

Anyway, I did it and I at least tried to help out! Woulda' been nice to at least hear back on the pics and info I sent.

-Chris

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'95Z: Black; !AC, !EGR, !AIR, !MAF, !traction, !money, !sanity;
12.72 @ 109.84

'01 S10 Xtreme:White extended cab, 2.2L automatic; a mod or two...

Feel the Quickness (http://www.fbody.com/members/Chrisbequick/index.htm)

I gave her a stiff proposal, but she took it in the end.

Rez, shoot me an email when you get a chance,
Jay
JayBaste7@aol.com
97 Z28 LT1

Guys,

I did get your emails. I've just been real busy and haven't had chance to update the site yet. I've got the emails saved and I'll try to get around to it this weekend.

You guys are doing some great work! Keep it up http://web.camaross.com/bb/biggrin.gif



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Brent Franker * Main Page (http://www.bfranker.badz28.com/)
94 Vortech Z28 (http://www.bfranker.badz28.com/94z/94z.htm) * 96 Z28 SS #1655 (http://www.bfranker.badz28.com/96ss/96ss.htm)
4th Gen Appearance Modification Guide (http://www.bfranker.badz28.com/appearance)
F-Body Install & Fix-It Guides (http://www.bfranker.badz28.com/fbody/guides.htm)

Anyone have scans of the 97 TA's panels? I don't need the guages, just the shifter, and possible the light and hvac ones.

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'97 Trans Am (http://www.streetillusionsracing.com/Pics/mysticta1.jpg) Mystic, A4 13.41 @ 102.9
Minor engine mods - Hooker Long tubes (http://www.streetillusionsracing.com/Josh/hookerlt1.jpg), ASP underdrive pulley, K&N CAI, Hooker Cat-back (http://www.streetillusionsracing.com/Josh/Image013md.jpg), Custom y-pipe (http://www.streetillusionsracing.com/Josh/ypipe.jpg), MSD 8.5mm wires (Over the valve covers) (http://www.streetillusionsracing.com/Josh/otvc1.jpg)
1LE suspension (springs, swaybars, elbow), BMR LCA's and PHR, Granatelli STB (http://www.streetillusionsracing.com/Josh/stb1.jpg)
Appearance Mods Polished Valve Covers (http://www.streetillusionsracing.com/Josh/finishedvc2.jpg), Konig Flight rims (17x9.5) (http://www.streetillusionsracing.com/Josh/flight2.jpg), Clear corners (http://www.streetillusionsracing.com/Josh/Image012md.jpg), Macewen Silver Guages (http://www.streetillusionsracing.com/Josh/guagesdone.jpg)
www.streetillusionsracing.com (http://www.streetillusionsracing.com)
My Page (http://www.streetillusionsracing.com/Josh/main.htm)
Install Page (http://www.streetillusionsracing.com/Install/install.htm)

For anyone who is unable to print these out, e-mail me. I've got a nice printer. If you'll pay postage and paper, I'll print these for you. I've been looking for this for a while, and now I get to do it!

PaintedRat@onebox.com

I hope none of you guys know this guy.
I can't see where there material is going to cost him $25 dollars.
I wanted to make everyone aware of this though.
I especially wanted to make sure that ReznorZ28 saw this.
http://web.camaross.com/bb/Forum6/HTML/063456.html

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Jeff
95 Z28
A couple mods, nothing worth mentioning though :D

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by GetaZforgetGT:
I hope none of you guys know this guy.
I can't see where there material is going to cost him $25 dollars.
I wanted to make everyone aware of this though.
I especially wanted to make sure that ReznorZ28 saw this.
http://web.camaross.com/bb/Forum6/HTML/063456.html

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The link didnt work? What did you want me to see?

btw: if Ive been working on gauges for your hvac and havent gotten back to you Ive just been really swamped at work... but unfortunatly I have all next week off, so I should be able to work on them.
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My 2 Babies:
94 black Z28-5.7 k&n cold air induction, performance MAF,air foil & flowmaster exhast. new pics w/ SS hood & spoiler
94 Z28 pics (http://community.webshots.com/user/reznorz28)
86 laser red IrocZ - k&n air filters,full msd setup, flowmasters, modifed MAS & air foil,92 hood, Ground Effects & spoiler
86 Z28 (http://www.boomspeed.com/logan/MVC-194F.JPG)

[This message has been edited by ReznorZ28 (edited June 28, 2002).]

i hope this one stil does
http://web.camaross.com/bb/Forum6/HTML/063466.html

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by catsnet:
i hope this one stil does
http://web.camaross.com/bb/Forum6/HTML/063466.html</font>

Yea, I actually know that guy personally.. he lives around me. He actually asked me if he could, I told him it was fine by me, but I warned him he wouldnt have any luck on this site especially. *LOL* http://web.camaross.com/bb/biggrin.gif
he did actually sell some to some guy we know at the Community college, I was pretty shocked when he told me.

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My 2 Babies:
94 black Z28-5.7 k&n cold air induction, performance MAF,air foil & flowmaster exhast. new pics w/ SS hood & spoiler
94 Z28 pics (http://community.webshots.com/user/reznorz28)
86 laser red IrocZ - k&n air filters,full msd setup, flowmasters, modifed MAS & air foil,92 hood, Ground Effects & spoiler
86 Z28 (http://www.boomspeed.com/logan/MVC-194F.JPG)

Yes I figured this would happen sooner or later, anyways guys excellent work and keep it free.........

Viper

Anyone have any luck scanning the 97+ gauge cluster? http://web.camaross.com/bb/smile.gif

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J.J. (Nashville, TN)
2001 Camaro Z28 M6 (http://www.geocities.com/knightshade007/)

Has anybody been able to get the hvac and ligth controls to show light through yet?I can make out what each thing is supposed to be and they look great in the daytime,but everything looks all blurry at night.Anybody figure out how to fix this yet?By the way I am using photo quality glossy paper.
kevin

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1998 Black Z28
SLP lid,SLP MAF ends,!FRA,!EGR,and a Dynomax cat-back
1/8
8.54 @ 83.64 mph
Pics (http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/nikkev1/lst?.dir=/New+Camaro&.view=t)

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by nikkev:
Has anybody been able to get the hvac and ligth controls to show light through yet?I can make out what each thing is supposed to be and they look great in the daytime,but everything looks all blurry at night.Anybody figure out how to fix this yet?By the way I am using photo quality glossy paper.
kevin

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Well all you have to do is peel off the stock hvac and light overlays and that should give you all the light you need. The stock overlays are just held on by glue, so it is really easy to peel em off, and they are thick, so dont worry about tearing them or something... anyways, I finally got a set printed up and played around with it and the light shines through perfectly. Ill post pics tonight.


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My 2 Babies:
94 black Z28-5.7 k&n cold air induction, performance MAF,air foil & flowmaster exhast. new pics w/ SS hood & spoiler
94 Z28 pics (http://community.webshots.com/user/reznorz28)
86 laser red IrocZ - k&n air filters,full msd setup, flowmasters, modifed MAS & air foil,92 hood, Ground Effects & spoiler
86 Z28 (http://www.boomspeed.com/logan/MVC-194F.JPG)

A couple things to think about... "printing" these out on photopaper will eventually result in a sun-faded mess. Have you guys thought about the fact that the stock and aftermarket are basically a silkscreening process (paint more or less) they are not ink on paper. Also, if you are going to try this, I am a graphic designer and can tell you photoshop is not the best program for something like this. You would want to do it in Illustrator, so it can be laid out in precision and it would be done in vectors rather than pixels which is Photoshop.

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by BLUETOPTA:
Ok hey guys I'm sorry for a post like this but I need to ask....Ok here goes...I BOUGHT indiglo gauges for my car and I broke them (I know http://web.camaross.com/bb/frown.gif ) I see what you guys got goin and I was wondering I someone wold make me some for cash???? It would realy look cool in my TA ( you guys can make them for them, right?) because I have the white leather interior like an aniv. model EMAIL me if you can help!

Thanks,


</font>

So can anyone help me with this?????



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BLUETOPTA

1995 Trans Am covnvert. White w/white leater + blue top and accents BEST 1/4 et:13.7
in process of port & polish of intake & heads + other stuff
-1994 Cadillac Deville 4.9L

wow guys this is a sweet idea id love to get in on this i was just wondering where i could get the overlays to print out and what paper to use
if anyone can help me drop me a line bmac1877@aol.com
thanks

I need the headlight overlay for 93-96 made to match THIS (http://www.sphosting.com/nevermore/overlay4.jpg) HVAC overlay that I will be using.


HERE (http://www.sphosting.com/nevermore/93-96Lights_new.jpg) is the headlight template if you need it.

TIA http://web.camaross.com/bb/smile.gif

ttt

Got an idea on how to make indiglo a/c and headlight overlays.found some small el kits.Gonna print the overlays on laminating sheets the lay them over top of the el sheet.Then take another laminating sheet to seal the overlay.if it works the everything will glow.waiting now to get the kit in the mail.here is a link to the kit.

http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?category=213&item=EL-2504&type=store

These gauges are awesome guys........

I have a 93

Anyone make any that match the silver series Autometer gauges yet??

What did you guys use to change the colors of the background when the lights are on?

I need the full set.....I'll pay for them if I need to.

Let me know
ttt
Thanks guys,
-Scooba

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'93 Z/28 M6 3.73's_6point cage_orange with yellow pearl_RK sport GFX_SS hood_RK sport hi rise wing_clear corners_billet grille_ported heads/intake_5 angle perf. valve job_97'LT4 383 by SELF RACING_CALLIES stealth crank_OLIVER six inch rods_J.E.forged dished pistons_10:1 compression
OLIVER splayed mains_custom grind cc306_LINE BORED_BALANCED AND BLUEPRINTED_FASTCHIPS custom chip and ED Wright DYNO tune_EGR bypass_home made SFC's_home made short throw_home made LCA's_home made CAI
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Eibach Pro kit_ET Streets_Hooker ceramicoated LT's W/true duals and "H" pipe_Taylor Spriro wires_Autolite 104's_Aeromotive adjustable FPR_30# injectors,58mm TB, 1.6 comp pro magnum RR's
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;)N.O.S. wet system 300 shot
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PAXTON S591 w/12 LB pulley in the works (need to custom fab some brackets)

Umm I'm not real skillfull in this sort of thing but if someone would make me some overlays ready to be installed and mail them to me I would pay you. I have a 95 white z28 if that helps.

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by z28playa:
Umm I'm not real skillfull in this sort of thing but if someone would make me some overlays ready to be installed and mail them to me I would pay you. I have a 95 white z28 if that helps.</font>

email reznor at reznor@elp.rr.com
he did an awesome job on my setup

I did the 93-96 HVAC and Headlight designs as a vector file for the character overlay. I can pull the background layer into photoshop or photopaint and put whatever picture I want then overlay the caracters in CorelDraw in whatever color.

If anyone has a use for this, here it is:
hl&hvac (http://nvader.home.mindspring.com/Images/hvac_design_final.cdr) design
The file is a *.cdr created in CorelDraw 10.

Here is a *.jpeg (http://nvader.home.mindspring.com/Images/hvac_final.jpg) render of the design I am doing for my 93 Z28.

Hope this helps somebody.


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Rick CFFB #32
'93 Z28 Patriot Red A4
'01 Dakota R/T Graphite Metallic

Enter the Lair (http://www.mindspring.com/~nvader/)

This is a great idea. Its beyond my technical capabilities but none the less I want a set. Anybody done them for a 93-96 'bird yet? The gauge overlay may be too big for a standard page sized scanner.

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Owner, Nashville Speed & Performance (http://www.nashvillespeed.com/)

1996 Trans Am WS6 (http://www.nashvillespeed.com/projectcar.htm)

So has anyone came up with a bullet proof set yet??? Ones that will not fade and still light up bright???

I have a custom 200 mph gauge cluster I'm working on, e-mail me for a pic it's rather large!

Ditto on the '93-96 Firebird guage overlay...

I took a picture with a non digital camera and scanned it in and fooled with photoshop.. it is going slow and I think it is too pixelated to look good.. I am hesistant to take the needles off to scan mine in...

Any idea what a broken cluster from a junkyard would cost?

Thanks
Andrew
'96 Formula
Nashville, TN

Desperately looking for 93' speedo overlays....I have cash!

Anyone??

Thanks guys,
-Scooba

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'93 Z/28 M6 3.73's_6point cage_orange with yellow pearl_RK sport GFX_SS hood_RK sport hi rise wing_clear corners_billet grille_ported heads/intake_5 angle perf. valve job_97'LT4 383 by SELF RACING_CALLIES stealth crank_OLIVER six inch rods_J.E.forged dished pistons_10:1 compression
OLIVER splayed mains_custom grind cc306_LINE BORED_BALANCED AND BLUEPRINTED_FASTCHIPS custom chip and ED Wright DYNO tune_EGR bypass_home made SFC's_home made short throw_home made LCA's_home made CAI
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Eibach Pro kit_ET Streets_Hooker ceramicoated LT's W/true duals and "H" pipe_Taylor Spriro wires_Autolite 104's_Aeromotive adjustable FPR_30# injectors,58mm TB, 1.6 comp pro magnum RR's
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;)N.O.S. wet system 300 shot
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PAXTON S591 w/12 LB pulley in the works (need to custom fab some brackets)

What's with the shortage of 97+ gauges???
Most of the ones on brent's site are just for the 93-96. Leaving us 97+'s and TA guys "out in the cold". Perhaps the guys that have made the 93/96 gauges could just duplicate their design and put it on a 97+ AC/HVAC panel. We'd really appreciate it. Thanks guys,
Jay

i cant find a speedo for the my 98, i cant find any of the speedo's for the ls1's. Have you guys made any at all?

I tried to go to the site to show me how to do it but they dont work!?
any other sites to say what kind of paper and such..
thanks
:confused:

I'm pretty good at photoshop so I can design some stuff if someone has ideas of what they want.

I just need some help....I can't find any templates for a 98+ T/A or Firebird. I do have a scanner but it's at work. I'm laid off right now so I wouldnt be going in to work. I read another post about someone taking a digital pic of it. I have a Nikon D1x that takes 5.74 or megapixels....so I'm just wondering if I can make a 1:1 of the hvac's somehow?? I want to tie in my flames on the outside to the inside.

BTW...there are papers out there that are archival if people are concerned about the fading. We use the Epson Archival matt paper at work. I guess then you would laminate it. I can get things laminated at the photo lab where i used to work also.

Anyone got any ideas?

-Michelle

Here's a pic of my white HVAC gauges. Pretty easy to do.

http://images.cardomain.com/installs/266000-266999/266455_9_full.jpg

After a few of the guys w/ PS made some various gauges, I still didn't see "the one for me", so I mix-and-matched some that they made (I don't know which, or I'd give due credit). But, I took the "Z28" and "LT1" logos from one of the flame gauges, and put them on a regular white gauge, then spent a little while touching up the "font" to make it look sharp.

Needless to say, I pasted the final product in a .doc file so I could get the sizing right.
I got the sizing right and emailed it to brent to post on his site, but he didnt (Brent I can send it again if you want).
So, If any of yall are interested in some white, non-flamed, Z28/LT1 HVAC&Headlight overlays, Email me at Jaybaste7@aol.com and I'll email you the file.
Lata guys,
J

anyone else give it a try i tried to click on the links to see how to make my own but the site doesnt exist anymore? any one have any examples for a 94 z they would like to share and some photos of finished installed product, thanks im itchin to do this myself
thanks
ryan

The links are just off

http://www3.sympatico.ca/rickdupuis/SUNSET/Gauges/how_to_create_custom_gauge.htm

http://www.bfranker.badz28.com/fbody/overlays.htm

with some resizing in psp I used the 94-96 white speedo overlay. Only thing is. . . I have a 94 v6 (110mph). Does anyone have this template? I customized it, but the markings arent perfect. I'm a heavy photoshop user so anything will work.

anyone do this yet? im having trouble firguring out how to size up the overlays after you photoshop them, any tips, i can make em fine but i just am not sure how to print them to size, so if anyone has tips, pics, or templates i would appreciate it
thanks
ryan

Hey Ryan.
To get the sizing right (the dimensions should already be correctly proportioned), covert the file to a jpg or bmp and paste it in a word DOC file.
Then you can resize it in word until it fits correctly- the proportions should stay the same. I just printed out a few black and white copies until i got mine right.

Mine is a White gauge for the HVAC and Headlight that has the "Z28" and "LT1" logos on the HVAC. I have the doc file if you want it. just email me at JayBaste7@aol.com. I emailed it to Brent, but it never made it on the site.
-J

what size paper do i need? what kind of paper..links not working...is it just normal size paper? or longer? and do you think kinko's or whatever will have none fading light threw paper? and then have them laminate it?/? help! stuck

anyone have the dash gauges in the white back ground and black numbers like the ones for sale? how does the light shine threw the black?????

how do i get them to print the correct size?

still wondering about 97+ gagues for my SS??????????
anyone have a template???

:confused: :confused:

Still no answer to what paper you guys are using. Photo quality, high gloss, hard stock, paper weight, any of this information you can provide would be great. Thanks!

Still no answer to what paper you guys are using. Photo quality, high gloss, hard stock, paper weight, any of this information you can provide would be great. Thanks!

Still no answer to what paper you guys are using. Photo quality, high gloss, hard stock, paper weight, any of this information you can provide would be great. Thanks!

I'm using photo quality glossy. I also put clear contact paper (like a dull clear sticker) over the top of them to keep the shine down and keep them waterproof.

I'm using photo quality glossy. I also put clear contact paper (like a dull clear sticker) over the top of them to keep the shine down and keep them waterproof.

anyone have any scanned overlays for Firebirds? The dash especially I know is not the same as the Z...

Can someone send me some for a 97 Trans Am?
Or post a link where to find them for my car.
Thank You
zootzee@hotmail.com

I got a couple of ?'s


1) How do I design my own templates because I have a lot of ideas that have'nt been touched on yet (you guys will love em)

2) If i click and save one of you guys templates, how do print them out to scale? and can I just take them down to the local drug store (Eckerds) on 3.5 floppy and let them print em out on their paper

3) Are there any for 3rd Gen Camaro's?

We need a "main" page on a cardomain page so everyone can download the templates from "one" page and also upload (e-mail page owner) new designs.

We need a "main" page on a cardomain page so everyone can download the templates from "one" page and also upload (e-mail page owner) new designs.


I like stangkilla1's thinking.



:) :D :cool:

looking for a scan of the a 99-02 150 mph dash ... want to make a red face guage set like the new gto style


http://www.phatss.com/images/gtoguage.jpg

Ok so this thread is back up huh? well I still have ideas but no way to put them down. i dont have photoshop, but i might get it from Kazaa lol. Anywayz lets get this all worked out on how exactly to make them then people will be able to share the info. This really should be a free mod anyway. who likes to spend $80 on paper?

Any one have a nice scan of a 93-97 firebird gauge cluster (110 mph) I made some blue flames for the havoc and want to do that with the black/grey like vetts :P

Can anyone make me up a set that will match these?
http://www.bfranker.badz28.com/fbody/overlay_hvac2.jpg

I tried, but my computer cant handle a picture of that size for some reason, it just keep locking up. I will pay someone, if they would make a overlay for me. thanks

charged96z@aol.com

Why is this thread DEAD, still someone has yet to post a clear cut DIY Guide as to how to do this process...So if anyone who's good at it, can contact me with some tips, I would greatly appreciate it, and would do some work for people, since some of the request in this post has yet to be fullfilled....As for the 97+ TA Guages I could scan one probably since I have a 97 Cluster I picked up for cheap laying here.....Once again someone who's done this, and can give me a walk through please contact me thanks!

ttt

TransAmGT, good luck bro...I've PM'd guys from this thread (Viper) The originator of it, and he wont even reply, even though I see he read the PM from the reciept...I guess it's a lost cause...

man id love to be able to make up a set of these for the bird! Someone please keep this going!!!!

Anybody care to chime in on the dimensions this thing needs to be and how to scale it down so i stop wasting high cost paper on trying to get it to scale? or better yet, someone post an image of an already scaled version?

Id appreciate it greatly,
Dave

S3gulit, good luck...but you can go to Brent Franker's page he has a few templates on there if you don't have his site IM me on AIM and I can give it to you...

well so no one has come up with a cluster to match the ultra light guages yet? i have cash in hand.. some one direct me or something..

Fast Orange, unfortunately in my eyes this thread should be deleted. I am the only one posting, and my original posts were FOREVER ago. All the "people" who say they could do them, I have PM'd with no response...Obviously they aren't to helpful if they posted they could do it in this thread, and wont help out, or even instruct. My guess as to going about this is Scanning your cluster, to scale, and editing it that way. However this is just a shot in the dark, as for no-one's offered me any guidance either. It'd be nice if someone would get together and just make a write up, and host different scans for people to use & pick from... :mad:

well i would think you could just take the cluster to a reputable sticker/vinyl guy and he could scan it in and make it how you wanted it but i wouldnt think that you could see through the vinyl.. unless some one makes a transparent vinyl..or in my case of wanting it to match the auto meter ultra lights i could come up with a alternate light source which would still cause problems as far as abs, ses, and all other warning/indicator lights..

Yes, in the "Screen Printed" Vinyls though they start out with a clear sheet, and DYE it to color...So it could be layed out as to have clear areas for the dumby lights. However your local normal "Vinyl" guy wont do a screen print more than likely...

i will ask him if you think we could get enough orders.. obviously ppl want them.. i guess i will see how many orders we would have to get.. ill keep you updated..

ordered test materials and got an overlay for measurement/copy purpose

i will ask him if you think we could get enough orders.. obviously ppl want them.. i guess i will see how many orders we would have to get.. ill keep you updated..

what ever happen to this??

back from the dead.

If someone has some dimensions I'd greatly appreciate it. I'm in the middle of doing this myself and by the looks of it someone should do a write up, so I guess I will. I'll also be having a print shop do the printing, most likely on vellum.

wow, this thread takes me back. 2002?!?!?!?! Good find! :D

wow, this thread takes me back. 2002?!?!?!?! Good find! :D

Only problem is no one has any real info on the subject, thats why it always dies out.

im still confused on the process of doing this...what is needed to do this mod.