Gauges mount is pretty cool
Cargo Master
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It wouldn't look clean from the outside, but I thought about using rear view mirror glue and mounting a small threaded stud on the windshield, then mounting the pod onto the studs through corresponding holes I drilled into the rear of the pod, and threading a nut onto the stud.
It would be hell trying to get the nut started on the threads tho, and then trying to tighten them.
Stewart
It would be hell trying to get the nut started on the threads tho, and then trying to tighten them.
Stewart
That's why I was thinking if you could make a bracket that carries the load at the console mount bracket, you could bend it to shape, thread it or however you want to mount to it, then rattle can it or powdercoat it to get a clean look from the outside.
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I'll be removing my overhead console soon (adding a through-the-roof NMO mount, a cutoff switch for my sub amp and to rework my backup camera wiring). I'll take pics and see if I can get a chunk of scrap aluminum in there.
Can someone send pics of the gauge pod "back" (the part that faces the windshield)? Or even a scan/photo of the install instructions?
I'm assuming it's solid so you wouldn't see the back of the gauges. If it is, you should be able to mount the gauge pod to the aluminum bracket, letting the bracket carry the load to the console mount and ditching the Velcro or double-sided tape completely.
Pre-paint or powder coat the bracket and it should look pretty clean from the outside.
Can someone send pics of the gauge pod "back" (the part that faces the windshield)? Or even a scan/photo of the install instructions?
I'm assuming it's solid so you wouldn't see the back of the gauges. If it is, you should be able to mount the gauge pod to the aluminum bracket, letting the bracket carry the load to the console mount and ditching the Velcro or double-sided tape completely.
Pre-paint or powder coat the bracket and it should look pretty clean from the outside.
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Have you mounted your pillar one yet? If not, list it in the Classified section, I'm sure someone will pick it up.
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Does the velcro or tape adhere to the center or what looks like that 1/2" edge?
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I asked RiffRaff to see if he could send me the install instructions and/or photos from the back and top to try to see how they are made. I'm hoping that inside surface is the same as the outside - flat or with a simple center support...that should mean you could run a simple bolt or screw through both the plastic and metal support, and ditch the tape/velcro all together.
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What made it stick for me(first time was a disaster) was the 3M clear heavy duty velcro/hook loop stuff that is all plastic(not velcro with fabric). Its at Ace Hardware and it says on the package that it is impervious to cold, heat, and moisture. That is the ONLY stuff that works! I would also clean the window with rubbing alcohol and give it enough time to dry.
Finally, and this is the most important: If you have a new pod, please save yourselves some trouble and test fit the pod, mark where the velcro makes best contact with the windshield, place your velcro on the pod(after some cleaning and a little bit of sanding to rough it up, and a little more cleaning) THEN paint it! You can cover that spot with painters tape or cover the backing paper of the velcro and the size of the velcro with some painters tape...the paint will not allow the velcro to stick to the pod if it covers the part of the pod your velcro will be touching.
If its too late and you already painted it...you have company on this. Sand and scuff the back as best you can and clean it up dry it off and then go for it...worked for me!
Finally, and this is the most important: If you have a new pod, please save yourselves some trouble and test fit the pod, mark where the velcro makes best contact with the windshield, place your velcro on the pod(after some cleaning and a little bit of sanding to rough it up, and a little more cleaning) THEN paint it! You can cover that spot with painters tape or cover the backing paper of the velcro and the size of the velcro with some painters tape...the paint will not allow the velcro to stick to the pod if it covers the part of the pod your velcro will be touching.
If its too late and you already painted it...you have company on this. Sand and scuff the back as best you can and clean it up dry it off and then go for it...worked for me!
Cargo Master
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What made it stick for me(first time was a disaster) was the 3M clear heavy duty velcro/hook loop stuff that is all plastic(not velcro with fabric). Its at Ace Hardware and it says on the package that it is impervious to cold, heat, and moisture. That is the ONLY stuff that works! I would also clean the window with rubbing alcohol and give it enough time to dry.
A pic:
If you need your windshield replaced, you'll have to deal with that drama of the tape again. If we can make a bracket, problem solved - permanently!
