Gauge pod DIY

[IGottaSy]

This guy did a good job... Of course there are cheaper units already made.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...3IGQDg&usg=AFQjCNGdkmqagjkFE3P6P2B7MLkSMCzlAg

 

[Logan]

Re: Gauge pod DIY

That is pretty sweet for a grand total of what? maybe $40 to include paint.

 

[IGottaSy]

Re: Gauge pod DIY

I'd guess a lot less. Those caps and couplings aren't but about a buck or two a piece. They do look different. Maybe change it up a bit and use a 90• elbow behind the coupling. Or use two and connect them together in a "U". The sky is the limit with some imagination.

 

[The Devils Own Chariot]

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Nice link. cool

 

[hatrik8]

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Good find. That's a decent idea. I like the fact that you can still use the speaker grille and the speaker will still function.

 

[GEMELLI]

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I think cutting up a pillar pod for parts adds considerably to the cost.

 

[IGottaSy]

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This what I got for my truck... Pods Swivel and can be mounted on the dash or the trim. Cost me under 20 bucks to boot from glow-shift. FYI. Pods look like they can be removed from that base and installed individually on the trim and still keep their swivel feature as well.

http://emob133.photobucket.com/albums/q74/Jackolivas/1361640632.jpg

http://emob133.photobucket.com/albums/q74/Jackolivas/1361640596.jpg

 

[Damian]

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Those look pretty cool but I wouldn't want to screw those into the factory dash. I got the 3 gauge pillar thing from autometer and mounted it to the metal plate under the ash tray.

How hard is it to swivel those around? I wouldn't mind putting those in my Jeep if they don't flip around.

 

[Turbotoyz]

Re: Gauge pod DIY

This what I got for my truck... Pods Swivel and can be mounted on the dash or the trim. Cost me under 20 bucks to boot from glow-shift. FYI. Pods look like they can be removed from that base and installed individually on the trim and still keep their swivel feature as well.

http://emob133.photobucket.com/albums/q74/Jackolivas/1361640632.jpg

http://emob133.photobucket.com/albums/q74/Jackolivas/1361640596.jpg

Pics when you get em installed.

 

[MRKING]

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This is another option for those who dont use the cup holders . 2 gauges fit perfectly .:tup:

 

[IGottaSy]

Re: Gauge pod DIY

Those look pretty cool but I wouldn't want to screw those into the factory dash. I got the 3 gauge pillar thing from autometer and mounted it to the metal plate under the ash tray.

How hard is it to swivel those around? I wouldn't mind putting those in my Jeep if they don't flip around.

They seem to hold pretty good. They rotate left and right and up and down. Doesn't really swivel plus once you set them you can tighten the screws to make them stationary. They come with foam stickers if no screw are used. They could also be taken off the base and installed on an old pillar trim piece and pain to match.

I'll probably end up setting them on the dashboard since one scre lines up with the speaker grill. Pics to follow soon.