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Old May 11, 2009 | 07:04 PM
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What do yall prefer?

Hi, at first I really didn't care for guages mounted on the pillar, but after looking at other trucks I think I've changed my mind. Another reason would be that they are easier to read on the pillar too.

Right now my guages are mounted under the dash. Thanks

Oh, and if you have photos, postem em up.
 
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Old May 11, 2009 | 07:11 PM
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Much prefer gauges on the pillar, more in line of sight, easier to read at night and not take eyes off the road.
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Old May 11, 2009 | 07:15 PM
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I agree with Dan on this. If you are going with 3 or 4 gauges the pillor is the best I like. You can always use the under dash for other gauges like fuel psi, engine temp ect.
 
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Old May 11, 2009 | 07:24 PM
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I like a few here, few there, other things here, there, etc.. NOTHING higher then the dashline. I drive alot at night, and alot in the woods at night. I do not want any light, above the dashline. It affects my night vision. I have excelent vision, and do not want any help in not having good vision. So mine are sort of like this. Youll notice the bag over the GPS that I never use.







 
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Old May 11, 2009 | 08:51 PM
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Pillar mount here..... I have DiPricols, IMHO, the best ones out there. And they match the stock dash PERFECTLY...

Day:


Night:


Night (entire dash):
 
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Old May 11, 2009 | 08:57 PM
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I wasn't going for the pillar mount at first, but was persuaded when I seen pics and feedback from the FTE folks as to being able to see them right there on the pillar, Isspros EV here, Pyro,boost and trans temp in that order..
 
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Old May 11, 2009 | 09:01 PM
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I like my a pillar Isspro's. They lokk and work good, and they match the stock dash components well.

 
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Old May 11, 2009 | 09:17 PM
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I like my pillar Isspros.Clay(Riffraff) fixed me up several months ago.I think I was his first customer and will return
 
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Old May 11, 2009 | 09:49 PM
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Thanks for the photos. Will get the pillar mount...really like the way they look and how you can quickly glance and them while keeping your eyes on the road.
 
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Old May 12, 2009 | 01:27 AM
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Old May 12, 2009 | 02:29 AM
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Originally Posted by rebelchevy02
I like a few here, few there, other things here, there, etc.. NOTHING higher then the dashline. I drive alot at night, and alot in the woods at night. I do not want any light, above the dashline. It affects my night vision. I have excelent vision, and do not want any help in not having good vision. So mine are sort of like this. Youll notice the bag over the GPS that I never use.
OH OH!!! You're a HAM? Nice to meet you, KD7WPQ here
 
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Old May 12, 2009 | 02:30 AM
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oh, and beautiful dashes guys!! I'm going to upgrade mine with some new guages with some fancy lights

One of these days
 
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Old May 12, 2009 | 07:49 AM
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OH OH!!! You're a HAM? Nice to meet you, KD7WPQ here
Yea, very seldom active. I help the local club setup for field day, in July I believe, and participate a little. Mostly go for setup and tear down. Nice to meet you too

KB3HJI
 
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Old May 12, 2009 | 08:00 AM
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Yea, very seldom active. I help the local club setup for field day, in July I believe, and participate a little. Mostly go for setup and tear down. Nice to meet you too

KB3HJI
Field Day is always the forth full weekend in June, and I'm also a ham. N3JI here. Been licensed since age 16 (1987), Extra since '95.

This is what I have in my truck:
 
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Old May 12, 2009 | 08:10 AM
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IC7000 right? Both of the owners of the company I work for have IC-7000's in their trucks. Pretty nice, just way too many buttons for me. LOL Atleast in the car. Does receive WWV very well though. (My favorite thing to fall asleep to LOL)
 
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