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MTSCustoms
06-22-2012, 04:54 PM
Hi all,

My name is Scott, and I am a small business owner in Massachusetts. My main area of expertise is Automotive Electronics, and Window Tinting. I have nearly 7 years experience doing custom stereo systems, alarms/remote starters, and basically anything that relates to the electrical aspect of a vehicle.

I am in the process of becoming a distributor for Speedhut Gauges, and I am largely considering becoming a sponsor of this, and other, Factory Five-related forums. But first, I would like to make sure there would be interest in what I have to offer. (Moderators - If this is not allowed, please PM me what I must do instead to gauge interest)

What I have been thinking lately, is that many builders are afraid of the wiring aspect of the build, or seem to hit a brick wall, and this greatly slows down the build process. I know from experience in my build that the beginning stages of the build go very quickly, but the wiring is a HUGE job.

So, that being said, I am interested to know if there would be interest in a package that would include the following:

-Builder's choice of Speedhut(or other companys) Gauges
-Pre-wired dash panel including headlight/dimmer switch, turn signals, turn signal/hi-beam indicators, wiper switch(if necessary), and all gauges.
-Pre-wired Ignition Switch(Or RFID Push-button Start for extra cost)
-Builder's choice of dash layout(custom available)
-Complete painless chassis wiring harness w/fusebox, pre-wired from headlights to taillights, just run pre-labeled wires to their designated areas and secure harness.
-Custom switches or extras could be added aswell

Basically, I am trying to offer a complete dash/chassis harness so that the builder could just route the harness to its proper placement, mount fusebox, plug in or connect the headlights, taillights, fuel sender, and connect gauge inputs in engine compartment for a nearly 100% plug and play install.

I dont think I am allowed to put pricing of any sort, but from what I have been calculating, the price would not be much higher than the price of a set of gauges, Ron Francis wiring Harness, and a blank dash panel...

Please let me know if there would be a market for this type of offering, and again, Mods please let me know if I am out of line via PM.

Thanks for reading!
-Scott

riptide motorsport
06-23-2012, 10:21 AM
I would say yes. Ask over at the other forum also.

flynntuna
06-23-2012, 05:20 PM
Yes for me also, the hardest part for me by far.

Presto51
06-25-2012, 07:16 AM
I would think that it would be of great interest. Are you going to offer this just for the MKIV or would you be willing to offer this for all models?

MTSCustoms
06-25-2012, 10:13 AM
I would think that it would be of great interest. Are you going to offer this just for the MKIV or would you be willing to offer this for all models?

As of right now, I only have a MKIV in front of me, but once I build and sell this one I will be moving on to either a 33 Hotrod, or a GTM and I will be able to do the same.

punisher
06-25-2012, 10:57 AM
how soon before you would be ready with this for sale? as i will be building my car over the winter

MTSCustoms
06-25-2012, 11:12 AM
how soon before you would be ready with this for sale? as i will be building my car over the winter

I will have a prototype ready in about 2 weeks. I am already a Speedhut dealer, I just need to finish the prototype and finalize the parts and connectors needed.

punisher
06-25-2012, 04:34 PM
take lots of pics plz as we would all love to see

LuckyWinner
06-26-2012, 12:14 PM
What about us that have gauges, wiring harness and dash. Would we just send it all to you and you would send back complete?

MTSCustoms
06-26-2012, 06:22 PM
What about us that have gauges, wiring harness and dash. Would we just send it all to you and you would send back complete?

This is also an option. Contact me via PM for more information if you are interested.

Thanks
-Scott

john8642
06-27-2012, 10:29 AM
That sounds like it would be a great service. I believe the advertising rates on the other forum have increased greatly since Bill sold it. Many of the small vendors are moving over to this site.
John

vnmsss
06-27-2012, 10:41 AM
Yes...Great idea.....

Karen

GloP
06-30-2012, 08:49 PM
I'd love to get more info on pricing.

MTSCustoms
07-03-2012, 03:35 PM
GloP - PM sent