A-pillar gauges?
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Originally Posted by ChaseTruck754
Also, the guages could also be closer together IMO which could make smoothing between the 2 easier.
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I hear ya. I have done this before but in steel, so I know the difficulty in the compound angles due to the pillar and gauges.
I set my steel one up so the top guage was closer to the driver and the lower one "stepped" back a 1/2" or so. I personally like this look, but understand how it could be difficlt to pull off in fiberglass. In steal it was easy - just a couple bends.
Now that you bring up the wiring and tubing on these - you do you plan on people routing that? I know this is the tricky part.
On the Autometer pillars it looks as if the run the wires through the back of the "pod", then attach to the gauge, then attach gauge to the "pod", and the last step is poutting the pod on the pillar.
Also - are you finishing the back of the gauge cups in a cone or tapered type shape like autometer pods?
*edit* It just dawned on me that pics of my gauge pod are in a "tech" gallery of mine. Not the same thing you are building, but remotely similar...
I set my steel one up so the top guage was closer to the driver and the lower one "stepped" back a 1/2" or so. I personally like this look, but understand how it could be difficlt to pull off in fiberglass. In steal it was easy - just a couple bends.
Now that you bring up the wiring and tubing on these - you do you plan on people routing that? I know this is the tricky part.
On the Autometer pillars it looks as if the run the wires through the back of the "pod", then attach to the gauge, then attach gauge to the "pod", and the last step is poutting the pod on the pillar.
Also - are you finishing the back of the gauge cups in a cone or tapered type shape like autometer pods?
*edit* It just dawned on me that pics of my gauge pod are in a "tech" gallery of mine. Not the same thing you are building, but remotely similar...
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Chasetruck has a point there. If they're closer together, it'll basically be a hump with two gauges(or 3). I do agree that lower is better. I honestly don't care, so long as I can mount a couple of gauges in something that'll look good that I don't have to fabricate myself!! Hey, one less thing for me to worry about... I like it!
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I have some more pics so lets see if my link works.
http://s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj41/Kaotikkustoms/
http://s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj41/Kaotikkustoms/
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I am going to set up a email just for these. so I can get a list going, and see how many people are interested.
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Well I just hit my first speed bump. i ran out of resin. I thought I had another gallon, but now remember giving it to a friend, So I need to order more. But in the mean time, I can get the first one ready for cloth.
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I think we can all be patient enough to wait a bit longer..
. This is going to be great for these trucks. I can't count the amount of threads from people who ask about this idea. When you finally get it done, I think you are going to have a few people wanting your product. It's a great think to have made possible. BTW, what are U using to hold it to the piller...3M tape?
. This is going to be great for these trucks. I can't count the amount of threads from people who ask about this idea. When you finally get it done, I think you are going to have a few people wanting your product. It's a great think to have made possible. BTW, what are U using to hold it to the piller...3M tape?
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Originally Posted by bucks77ford
BTW, what are U using to hold it to the piller...3M tape?
Same goes with getting the wires and tubes up there. It will be hollow, so you can run wiring to the guages. I see 2 ways to get into the guage piller. Cut a small hole in the dash at the bottom of the fiberglass, or run up the piller (if they are hollow) and come throught the back to the guages. Again, it will be up to the installer.
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I guess it's going to be up to you, for the most part. I just don't want to have to pull myself up by the steering wheel to see my gauges. I'm 5'-9", so I would think if you can see them easily, it should work for most everyone else. Just my opinion...
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Thought I'd jump out of "lurker" mode to throw in my two cents. I think the angled position looks better (and I am over 6' tall too), but the non-angled approach may be more appealing to the majority of people. I too am definitely interested in obtaining one of the final product. Keep up the good work! It's been fun watching this evolve.
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