tried the search but nothing.Maybe someone knows a secret. I am looking for a flat single din gauge panel. anyone know where to buy?

thanks

 

make one, it's easy and cheap.

 

have you tried your local car audio store? you may have to dig through some face kits to find what your looking for, but they should have something

 

If you don't feel like making one, I know http://www.egauges.com has one for sale.

 

i would.. but where do u get the plastic piece at?

 

ebay. Search for ABS sheet

Here is a 12X12X1/8 inch sheet for under $8 shipped.

http://cgi.ebay.com/12x12-BLACK-SHEE...item45f8457345

 

also check locally. i found that we had a plastics supply warehouse here (lived here for almost 20 years and didn't know) and the dude there had a ton of remnants in different sizes and widths. i was able to get a 4 ft² piece of 1/4in. thick ABS for under $10

 

once your done with the outline, drill a pilot hole in 4 corners and use a jig saw. you can also cut out the holes for your gauges using a drill press and door hole saw.

 

Are you deadset on having it made out of plastic? Why not metal?

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...atalogId=10053

For less than $1 I can make 3 single DIN gauge panels, for either 1 2 or 3 gauges. If you are deadset on having it made out of plastic/abs, it depends on what plastic suppliers you have locally. I am within a few miles of Tap Plastics, and I know that a scrap piece that small may cost $1-2 if not free. Why buy online and have to wait for it to be shipped out all while paying too much?

 

yeah i think im just gonna use the abs plastic. Quick question you gurus what did you do to make it stay to the panel? did u double side tape it or glue it ?

 

although mine wasn't for gauges, i used some sort of glue they had for sale at the plastics place.

 

ok cool . thanks. so i ordered some abs. Ill post pics of my custom work.

 

A few hints about working with ABS...
When cutting (presumably with a jigsaw) use a coarse tooth blade and slow speed.
Otherwise the plastic heats up and remelts behind the blade.
You can use water to cool the blade and panel if necessary.

GOOP works well as an adhesive, it does not melt the plastic but adheres well and is removable if necessary.

 

If you want it permanant, use JB weld.

 

the glue i used was Weld-On #16 Clear medium bodied solvent cement. this is the type that melts the plastic a little i believe.

 

i bought one from summit for my coupe, my vert I made myself


buying the one for $22 cant be beat

 

I think this one would have been better, im not sure what those two tiny holes are for on yours, switches i guess?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PLT-PM-2000/

 

better if you want 3 gauges.
switches or lights can go in the holes, I had planned on a light that showed the fan was on for one of the holes