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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 12:06 PM
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Gauge Pod - paint required?
I need a better place to put my gauges. Starting to look into A-pillar gauge pods.

Do they all require paint to match interior?
 
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 12:09 PM
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yeah, they require painting. you can buy some sets that come pre painted to save the hassle.
 
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where do you have your gauges now? here are some ideas (since I am not a fan of the a-pillars):

1999 Ford F250 4x2 - Gauges
 
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Under the dash. Not the best place, I know.
 
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I have gauges in both the pillar and under the cubbie. Like them both. Pics in my gallery.
 
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The autometer a pillar pod is black and looks OK if you have a black dash, otherwise paint it. I just moved my gauges from the floor (cubbie) to the windshield so they are less of a distraction to view. (claimed it was a necessary safety item). Ford paint is $20
 
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Thanks guys.
It still amazes me that we have to paint these things.
 
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