Gauge Pods

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ZiG
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DMan II-40 wrote:They way I would have done it would be to use PVC and cut them to angle the gauges toward me. Take off the center trim piece, mount the PVC in the area for the gauges, then fill the rest with an epoxy. Shape, and sand. Then use texture paint and then spray them to match. That way the gauges don't go over the edge and you don't see those screws. MUCH more clean, less SLOP. Not for everyone I guess, but when I actually do do stuff I prefer not to cut corners.

Edit: Couldn't find the exact picture. But this is kinda the basic idea...
I did that.







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ZiG wrote:
I did that.


I like it. Can u post a picture of your radio bracket.

Anybody using dual gauge pod on the steering column? How do u like it?

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umm it's just a normal radio bracket. all i did was move the stereo to the spot where the pocket was, and threw the pocket away..

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back from the dead mock up

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^^^^thats kinda what i did. dont have pics tho. just use the space for the pocket

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How about above your head, on the headliner?

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Ghast wrote:Not a gauge but it is in the cockpit.







Eliminated the map lights for something more useful/suiting to me.

Whatever you decide to do.... If you want to do something creative, never second guess yourself.

Good Luck.

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Hey where did you get that black cover piece to go over the turbo timer?? I like that layout!! I imagine that its pretty sick spot!!

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rob912 wrote:back from the dead mock up
What size are those gauges?

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My contribution, im doing a hidden head unit so i could mount the gauges. I know these gauges suck but its what i had at the time.

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ZiG wrote:I did that.
Would you be willing to make another one of those? That looks sexy as F#@$and I have been trying to figure out how I want my gauge setup.

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It is actually the stock Map lights Modified to fit the turbo timer.

I had the Idea and tossed it at Broadfield.

He is always up for a challenge and his attention to detail and perfection drove me to give it a shot.

He exceeded my expectations by 1,000 times.

Turned out great. Give him a shout for any custom fabrication and ideas he will take care of you.

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who needs a radio and heat controls?


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visser003 wrote:
Would you be willing to make another one of those? That looks sexy as F#@$and I have been trying to figure out how I want my gauge setup.
Actually, funny you should ask. I did produce them on a limited scale for friends, even sold a couple on ebay. Maybe I will make some more.

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no one else have the Mickey Mouse ears?? AKA the pod on the streering column?? I'll post them 2maro....


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