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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 07:43 AM
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Gauges?

how does everyone have there gauges mounted in there car here?
and what is the best way with ruining the interior?
right now mine are under my radio, i have a aftermarket radio. under it is a piece of stainless glued to my bezel(that piece around the radio and climate control, believe thats what its called?) and so far i have 1, 2 1/16' gauge mounted in this piece of stainless(and plan on adding another). I plan on buying a new bezel soon since mine is a very rough, and was wondering what was the best or most economical way to mount gauges in my car?
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 07:54 AM
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Here is how I have mine.


This second one is not the greatest picture but I have 2 in the a-pillar as well.
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 10:19 AM
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan_s_young
Here is how I have mine.


This second one is not the greatest picture but I have 2 in the a-pillar as well.
Nice, it looks similiar to mine except I have three on the top like you do and just one below mounted on a black panel like you have. Below I have the high/low boost switch closer to the driver and the water temp. I will post a picture as soon as I get a chance.

I have never been a fan of the A-pillar mount though as it looks "rice" plus your eyes are slower focusing on that and then back on your dash.

Now, clean up those wires!
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 02:18 PM
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+1 on A pillar gauges. As long as you get the full pillar it is ace.

I have that on mine, houses my 710 gauges.
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan_s_young
Here is how I have mine.


This second one is not the greatest picture but I have 2 in the a-pillar as well.
This is close to what i have, except i only have one gauge under my radio, and none in place of my climate control. Need those
i also like divindrivers, thats probably what mine will look like when i'm done.
was just wanting some input.
thanks guys
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Old Apr 13, 2011 | 02:02 PM
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this thread is just a little old... but what size gauges do you guys use in the 84 85 hvac **** locations?
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Old Apr 13, 2011 | 09:33 PM
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Here's what I'm going. To make it, I used cut out the round section from a spare center counsole Then turned it upside down. I used a single din radio case and placed it in the bottom opening to ensure the radio would fit. I thrn used JB weld and put it all together and sanded down. This gave it all factory edges. A little paint and all is good. I used Eqquis electrical gauges.

I used 2" gauges

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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 01:17 PM
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that's cool, nice work!
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