How To Build a Custom Instrument Cluster

39 thoughts on “How To Build a Custom Instrument Cluster”

1. Gauges are great but very expensive

2. When drilling any kind of plastic, I found that for some reason a step bit will not bite or chatter the way a spiral cut bit will. Just make a minimal hole all the way thru with the smallest size step nit, then bring the hole to the desired size with the appropriate size bit.

3. Where can I get a good wiring diagram like you used?

4. If you have seen a dashboard area of a 1992 suzuki swift, and/ or a 1992 holden barina, I am using your idea to house 4 car guages in the area that actually holds the basic air and heater, as I don't ever use it, I cleared out this area and hand fitted a piece of perspex, to hold the 4 guages. thank you for the idea. and greetings from Australia

5. use hole saw in reverse

6. Eric, a real Youtuber would spend at least 10K building his custom CNC laser cutter to cut this one Plexiglass… 😀 😀 😀

7. This is awesome. Thank you, I have a 2010 GMC SLE, I5 2nd and I swapped my cluster LED’s, but now I want something custom. Thanks for the great video.

8. Looks good. I did the same steps on building a cluster for my ‘72 Nova. The only thing I did different is that instead of black paint I covered the plastic sheet with black leather. Just a preference thing.

9. Great job man!!

10. So the main reason I got excited about this type of project is because I had a somewhat similar idea, but I have no idea how everyone is making the gauges 😮‍💨😖

11. Hey Eric I know this is a old video but I need to ask you a question bro where did you get your gauges at I like those gauges and I like to get me a nice set for my truck I have the '88 Chevy pickup nothing got looks really good so if you could I'd really appreciate it thank you bro

12. Hey Eric
    Can i use gauges like that on 1988 obs with a ls swap using a psi wiring harness

13. When cutting holes in acrylic/plexiglas I found if you Cool the material with cold water you reduce the risk of cracking. An added benefit is the edges of the cut will also be polished.

14. How thick is that plexi?

15. Hey Eric, if I send you my cluster board could I pay you to make a custom one

16. Love the video but I’m trying figure out did you use 4 in gauges or did you use 3 3/8 gauges. ?

17. I’m glad I found this video. I’ve been wanting to do this to my 92’ C1500. Now I have an idea how to start. Thanks.

18. I love your work

19. Thar plastic would have looked much better if the backside was painted instead of the paint being the front face.

20. I spent nearly 20 years working with glass. How about spraying it with water, from a bottle as you drill. It might help to cool it. Though I think I would have just used ply wood

21. But over all it does look amazing !!! I like it a lot !!!

22. Wouldn't it have been better to spray paint the back side instead of the front side to prevent scratches on the surface in the future? ( just a thought ).

23. Finally my moms nissan looks better on the inside xd

24. This crazy thing was so amazing

25. next time, try running your drill in reverse. seriously.

26. You’re drilling through good man! Haha

27. How much for this????

28. I have an 89 k1500 and would love this as an upgrade. I personally love the 4in1 gauge to conserve space and add additional gauges to the cluster.

29. This is awesome. You're an artist.

30. Next time you might use poly carbonate.

31. You didn't show the finished product ???

32. Just a quick fyi. They make a sign board thats plastic. Its the same 1/8, 3/16” options as acrylic. The better part is. Its slightly softer. So its easier to drill. It also comes in black with a slight grain texture to it. Its what i used for my 90 wrangler build back in the day.

33. Pro tip … When painting sand and paint the back side it gives a nice shine and never have to worry about scratches or pealing.

34. I can’t find the second part to this video

35. I’m always looking for good moonie gauges for my ‘89 GMT400. I really like the old school quirkiness they have.

36. We need a Playlist for this truck at this point 😆 Been following this build forever! Love it cause I have the same truck and at a very slower speed im doing alot of the same things. Very informative and entertaining 👏

37. Always pre-drill with a small bit first…makes the bigger one drill much easier

38. It new gauges and cluster panel turned out great.

    Is there going to be a replacement odometer put in at some point ? or was it already later installed after this video was made ?

39. How much would you charge to make me a gauge cluster for my 1991 corvette

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