Question about 140 mph speedo mod(Updated Pics 10/22/08) Reply #15 – August 22, 2008, 10:44:07 PM Quote from: 88TurboCoupeman01;233238What is the process for coverting the TC gauges to 140mph.Hmm, I wonder. If there were only some clue as to how this could be done .....If it could be done, then perhaps someone might dospoogeent the process. And then that same person, or another kindly soul, might put it on a website. That would be "cool". That kindly soul would be one "cool cat", man. Quote Selected
Question about 140 mph speedo mod(Updated Pics 10/22/08) Reply #16 – August 22, 2008, 10:48:34 PM Thanks T3skidoo I glad i am not the only one whao wishes someone would figure out how to do this for the TC gauges. Can I use the base model Thunderbird speedomter, and will it work with my harness. Basically are the TC and base model gauses use the same harness. Quote Selected
Question about 140 mph speedo mod(Updated Pics 10/22/08) Reply #17 – August 22, 2008, 11:05:58 PM http://www.coolcats.net/tech/advanced/140speedo.html Quote Selected
Question about 140 mph speedo mod(Updated Pics 10/22/08) Reply #18 – August 22, 2008, 11:17:55 PM Well the problem is they don't make the speedo any more. Quote Selected
Question about 140 mph speedo mod(Updated Pics 10/22/08) Reply #19 – August 22, 2008, 11:32:10 PM Quote from: 88TurboCoupeman01;233257Well the problem is they don't make the speedo any more.read a little further...it tells you how to do it. Quote Selected
Question about 140 mph speedo mod(Updated Pics 10/22/08) Reply #20 – August 23, 2008, 11:19:17 AM Quote from: 88TurboCoupeman01;233257Well the problem is they don't make the speedo any more.You start off with the standard, 85 mph buttstuffog cluster, print off the 140 face, and modify the stock cluster with a resistor so the new 140 mph face will then be accurate as per vehicle speed.Simple enough?If you already have a TC cluster, you're halfway there If not, they're on ebay all the time for rather cheap...I used to have one, but sold it to a member a coupla years ago. Quote Selected
Question about 140 mph speedo mod(Updated Pics 10/22/08) Reply #21 – August 23, 2008, 03:30:49 PM Ya I know just haven't found them on Ebay but I got an idea of making my own just haven't figured it out all the way yet. Quote Selected
Question about 140 mph speedo mod(Updated Pics 10/22/08) Reply #22 – August 23, 2008, 05:56:43 PM Quote from: 88TurboCoupeman01;233339Ya I know just haven't found them on Ebay but I got an idea of making my own just haven't figured it out all the way yet.QuoteYou start off with the standard, 85 mph buttstuffog cluster, print off the 140 face, and modify the stock cluster with a resistor so the new 140 mph face will then be accurate as per vehicle speed.QuoteIf you already have a TC cluster, you're halfway thereThis is how you do it, you use the cluster thats in your car right now.:D Quote Selected
Question about 140 mph speedo mod(Updated Pics 10/22/08) Reply #23 – August 23, 2008, 07:58:47 PM What I am think bout doin all I need is spray paint. Quote Selected
everybody, shoosh! Reply #24 – August 23, 2008, 10:32:17 PM Quote from: 88TurboCoupeman01;233373What I am think bout doin all I need is spray paint.I can't wait to see this, please hurry. Quote Selected
Question about 140 mph speedo mod(Updated Pics 10/22/08) Reply #25 – August 23, 2008, 11:27:54 PM if you want to see one finished but with white faces, search for my username in the for-sale forum (not trying to push it, just has a pic of the one I printed up). Quote Selected
Question about 140 mph speedo mod(Updated Pics 10/22/08) Reply #26 – August 24, 2008, 11:54:54 PM Quote from: vinnietbird;233063I'll make it easy for you.You can buy mine for $600.00.Quote from: 32VFoxBird;233090, man! you're always on the clock, when you're logged in!LMAO. Don't know what we'd do without you, Vin. Quote Selected
Question about 140 mph speedo mod(Updated Pics 10/22/08) Reply #27 – August 25, 2008, 07:24:58 AM Quote from: 88TurboCoupeman01;233248Thanks T3skidoo I glad i am not the only one whao wishes someone would figure out how to do this for the TC gauges. Can I use the base model Thunderbird speedomter, and will it work with my harness. Basically are the TC and base model gauses use the same harness.*sigh*Quote from: vinnietbirdI'll make it easy for you.You can buy mine for $600.00.My wife says you sent an IM while I was asleep:hick: How'd that piece come out after you washed it? PM me ;) Quote Selected
Question about 140 mph speedo mod(Updated Pics 10/22/08) Reply #28 – August 25, 2008, 09:13:23 PM If it turns out good I'll let yall know. Quote Selected
Question about 140 mph speedo mod(Updated Pics 10/22/08) Reply #29 – August 28, 2008, 02:08:50 AM OM effing G Awesome...i have been missing out. Quote Selected
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