Another Project - 71 Torino

[JRANGER]

 

[JRANGER]

Have to replace the tach because this tach require pulse signals....Everything else is working so far though....>Well i broke the oil sender so have to replace that too

 

[Horseplay]

Where did you get a 200 mph speedo?! Could be a challenge seeing your speed with the stock wheel design as the needle will be spending most its time laying off to the left (perhaps hidden behind the wheel's horizontal spoke). For that same reason you may want to swap the locations of the fuel and the oil pressure gauges. Personally I'd rather have the oil be front and center.

 

[JRANGER]

It a chinese set of gauges i got cheap, GPS setup........ I have a couple other configs and ive also changed me wheel out to a wood wheel.


Ive also have a couple different designs for this bezel so

 

[Horseplay]

Gotcha. Its embarrassing how much time I spent in re-engineering the dash, steering column and wheel set-up in my truck all in the name of ergonomics and such for driving. Even the seat riser height and angle played a part. If the driver isn't comfortable and able to see, reach and use everything the whole experience suffers. Of course safety comes first, which is why I brought up line of sight to the gauges.

That new pic gives a little better sense of how things sit in the Torino.

 

[JRANGER]

Yeah, i may print a new one out, i need to wire the seat back up and put it in position to double check. Now you have me quesitoning it all LOL

 

[JRANGER]

 

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[JRANGER]

Well ive been BUSY!!!! My Chinese gauges were a very custom fit and since the TACH wouldnt work, i ordered a VEETHREE Tach, that I know would but it wouldnt fit in my cluster..... So I just printed my different design cluster made for a more standard size Gauge setup



I put some sound deadener in, installed carpet from a 68 mustang i had laying around, and mounted the GT 500 seats and center console









I also Managed to get the whole front end put on and my Custom Center Emblem with Cobra. The Mounting box is 3d Printed to hold the emblem

 

[JRANGER]

 

[janschutz]

Nice work, coming together very nice!

 

[JRANGER]

 

[JRANGER]

Redesiging more....Working on getting the best viewing angle to see all gauges easily. Lowered the Middle 10mm, reaaranged the outside gauges, and tilted the gauges about 5 degrees forward. Printing one out now for testing purposes.

 

[janschutz]

Nice to be able to print your own parts

 

[JRANGER]

Nice to be able to print your own parts

Its the whole reason i got a 3D Printer. Design Custom Parts

 

[Horseplay]

Redesiging more....Working on getting the best viewing angle to see all gauges easily. Lowered the Middle 10mm, reaaranged the outside gauges, and tilted the gauges about 5 degrees forward. Printing one out now for testing purposes. View attachment 35178

See. Once you start there is no turning back. You start to recognize even the small issues or potential complications. This rabbit hole leads to worse things too. You will find yourself making tweaks here and there on everything. Nothing OEM stock or aftermarket will be quite right without a subtle mod. 1/2 hour tasks lead to hours. Weekend jobs roll into weeks. Its an affliction more than an addiction. A curse. The only upside is when and if you ever finish you'll have created something unique and special. That is if you go all the way. Take short-cuts or accepting less then perfection anywhere and, well, things will look rushed and cobbled together ultimately making the whole thing less than memorable. Run while you still can! lol

 

[JRANGER]

See. Once you start there is no turning back. You start to recognize even the small issues or potential complications. This rabbit hole leads to worse things too. You will find yourself making tweaks here and there on everything. Nothing OEM stock or aftermarket will be quite right without a subtle mod. 1/2 hour tasks lead to hours. Weekend jobs roll into weeks. Its an affliction more than an addiction. A curse. The only upside is when and if you ever finish you'll have created something unique and special. That is if you go all the way. Take short-cuts or accepting less then perfection anywhere and, well, things will look rushed and cobbled together ultimately making the whole thing less than memorable. Run while you still can! lol

Haha yeah, i cant stop but this is more about accessibility. The small guages are hard to read from my standard sitting position and even the speedo is slightly... So moving things around is about getting the best viewing angle so i can easily read gauages while driving. I do agree though, Its a never ending rabbit hole where I think something will work and it doesnt quiet pan out...But even though im not in it for the "Show Car" end game, the unique cruiser will atleast make it to the Power Tour.....How far i take the Torino is a whole different story, but like all my cars, it has an end game of a nice cruiser as time/money allows.

 

[JRANGER]

Drum Brakes have been replaced
Whole System Bled

Installed a new stereo and sub i had laying around
Painted the Rear Seat Black and Installed them
Installed Cheap Chinese Electric Windows

Its been a busy week already

 

[JRANGER]