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Old 07-08-2012, 03:08 AM
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83-86 idi pillar gauge install

decided to put gauges in my 85 f250. i bought the autometer cobalt pyro,boost,water temp and oil pressure. i used a pillar from a 92-97 ford truck. had to do quiet a bit of trimming. but fits decently.







turned out good. i like em. ill post some day time pics tomorrow. the ol idi is gettin there one step at a time. should be gettin the 4inch exhaust welded up tomorrow at 91dirtydiesel's house. post some pics of that to when im done
 
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Old 07-08-2012, 03:46 AM
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Looks fast, dyno that ish
 
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looks good man, I really want to put a triple pod in my 86. Its good to know a triple pod from and OBS CAN be made to fit
 
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Old 07-08-2012, 11:21 AM
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We really had to cut and trim the s*** out of it to make it fit
 
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We really had to cut and trim the s*** out of it to make it fit

It was well worth it though
 
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Old 07-09-2012, 06:08 PM
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you got any pics of what and where you had to trim? To make it easier on me when I do it lol. Im guessing the dash pad is in the way? they seem to be pretty tall making a triple pod hrd to fit.
 
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Old 07-09-2012, 06:18 PM
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Top and bottom, and corners

 
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Did yall just cut the top and bottom off? the triple pods Iv seen have the tabs that fit under the trim molding, looks good though
 
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Originally Posted by southtexasidi
Did yall just cut the top and bottom off? the triple pods Iv seen have the tabs that fit under the trim molding, looks good though
I Had to trim the top and bottom. And the sides. Il get you close up picks as soon as I can
 
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Old 07-10-2012, 08:12 AM
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Yeah man. keep us posted. I always wanted to do this to my rig.
 
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Need to see pics

I know this is an old thread but is it possible to update you photo bucket account or repost pics? I’m thinking about doing this on a ‘86 f350 and want to see how yours turned out. Thanks!
 
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Originally Posted by Banjo picker1
I know this is an old thread but is it possible to update you photo bucket account or repost pics? I’m thinking about doing this on a ‘86 f350 and want to see how yours turned out. Thanks!
Pics show up fine for me, I believe you need a browser extension/add on in order to make them show up properly. It's called photobucket embed fix
 
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