project: digi-frankencluster funk!!!

[85crownHPP]

let the madness begin :coocoo:

[85crownHPP]

one of the problems of fitting the entire digi cluster is the fact that it is so huge, sitting out and angled down more than mine.
from looking at it, the readout can be separated from the odometer/speedo cable reciever and re-positioned as the short wires from the cable gryro thing to the circuit board allow.



all of its electrical connections are made through these 5 posts. These can be removed and the big plastic bracket trimmed down, hopefully allowing more flexibility with the readout face

[marquisman]

this gonna be interesting!

[grandpaslincoln]

Thats DAMN crazy!!!!! MAKE IT WORK!!!!!!

[85crownHPP]

took the vic cluster apart



this is the TC digi speedo cable thing/odometer mounted in the vic cluster shell, separated from the digi speedo display




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looks like i got the wiring right!!!



thank goodness the default units are MPH... that would have made things SO much more complex, if it didnt.

:coocoo: Im now going to buy a dremel :coocoo:

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[Paul_]

:banana:

looking good

[85crownHPP]

I guess I should call it a night....

[85crownHPP]

WHOA!!! I got a little dremel happy last night.

Tonight I worked at little more on it, as you see it in the last pic. hhhmmmm. I decided to stop and brain storm some more...
Set up like it is in the pic... you could not see the odometer unless I cut a notch out of the dash.
Also, as you can see the digital display isnt exactly centered, and the odometer is the main thing in the way.
BYE BYE odometer!!! Im getting rid of it. Whats it good for anyway?? its just numbers... I plan to hook up a tripminder just for its odometer function. Thats good enough for me!
Once I get rid of this, with some trimming of the gear selector and the fuel gauge dial, I just may be able to get it to sit low enough to get the whole cluster face over it, and not have to cut it!!!

If I can get it all under there I'll then tint the whole clear face really dark, leaving out spots to see the fuel guage and gear indicator. (thanks Epi for the idea)
Another cool thing I can do with it like this is remove the lenses for the idiot lights and turn signals, and replace the bulbs with colored LED replacements. With no inner layer to the speedo and the dark thint, this should make the whole half of the cluster light up when the blinker or warning lamp comes on.

This also means Id have to wait for bulbs!!! I think I need to slow the pace of this project anyway... haste makes waste!!!! Maybe i can get some 2nd day shipping on Ebay... hhhmmm

[NATEHAWK]

Im liking the idea, I cant wait to see what the finish project looks like! If it does work im goin have to try it maybe lol! I like my 140- speedo b/c i can really see how fast im goin. How fast does the digi speedo go?

[Paul_]

85mph

[gadget73]

You removing the whole odo assembly or just the trip odo? Here in NJ you fail inspection if the odometer is missing/broken. My grandma's Skylark odo says "error" for some reason and we have to pay someone to get it through.

[NATEHAWK]

Well i might have to past on that one I liek to know how fast im rollin and i do roll .... LOL

[85crownHPP]

really?? Im not sure about the odometer for instection here in VA... worst case, Ill have to slap in the old vic cluster when the time comes :slug:

[Lincolnmania]

yes the odometer is supposed to work in pa for inspection also

[Paul_]

Well i might have to past on that one I liek to know how fast im rollin and i do roll .... LOL

some of us do, but the majority of the people driving cv/gm/tc's barely go above 60

why do you think only police-packaged cars came with 140 clusters?