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cole1
10-20-2011, 05:02 PM
The plastic that my gauges are mounted in is cracked pretty bad... Does anyone have any ideas to replace these pieces?
Jetlink
10-20-2011, 05:03 PM
What year and what model?
cole1
10-20-2011, 05:08 PM
1990 Comp
Its cracked in several places too...
Blackntan90
10-20-2011, 08:54 PM
I have seen a couple of threads on here about making replacments from plastic, and aluminum. My lower panels are cracking, and I am tempted to try to make some new ones from aluminum myself this winter....
Ptownkid
10-21-2011, 01:21 AM
I will be offering replacement panels in the not too distant future. Just had a baby so things are chaotic right now, but i swear they are coming soon.
sybrmike
10-21-2011, 09:24 AM
I couldn't find any NOS replacement panels, so I made my own out of 1/4" black plastic sheet stock with a crinkle finish on one side.

https://forum.supraboats.com/showthread.php?5105-1989-Saltare-My-god-Spock-what-have-I-done&p=63437#post63437

Ptown now has my old original/cracked/faded panels as patterns, but don't know if they're the same for the Comp (but I think 89 & 90 were the same for all models?). I'm sure he'll be able to help out once he adjusts to his new baby daddy role and is ready to train the kid on the CNC.
cole1
10-21-2011, 10:31 AM
I would love to buy some!!! I don't have the equip to build my own and make them not look like crap! If someone can produce them I would buy a couple sets and cut my own holes! Let me know...
Ptownkid
10-21-2011, 10:58 AM
Well, step one would be to verify that the ones from the saltare are the same as the comp, I believe they are. As for hole, they will be done already, or you can even specify diffirent holes if you like. Simple task on the cnc.
csuggs
10-21-2011, 11:55 AM
I would be interested in a set. Mine are new, and I would be willing to offer them to someone else that wanted the OEM panels. I for one don't care for all the alarm lights on mine that aren't even hooked-up to anything, and also I don't use any of the "on" pilot lights.

http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac71/csuggs/DSC02215a.jpg

http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac71/csuggs/DSC03163.jpg

http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac71/csuggs/DSC03164.jpg
Blackntan90
10-23-2011, 08:30 AM
csuggs, that dash looks killer! It is very nice of you to offer your panels to someone as well! My '90 Mariah has a different layout than yours, so I will have to pass on your offer. That dash does inspire me!