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Custom 1st gen gauge pods

Postby Bschwarzli » Mon May 14, 2012 2:54 pm

Have I ever mentioned I like gauges? :D

Well, I needed two more. I added fuel PSI and oil temp.

So that now created an issue for the 1990. Where to put them. This is what the truck looked like before:

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Sooooo, out things came....


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Then the pod mods came. First off the third gen roof pod. The 3 pod was modified last time. The 4 pod (also a 3rd gen unit) here is untouched and gives you an idea of how much cuttings needed.



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Next, A pillar pod. It is a 86-93 Autometer unit. I picked up a second one for the crew so one is untouched and the other is hacked. Gives you an idea of the amount of cutting.

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And the result!



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Re: Custom 1st gen gauge pods

Postby PToombs » Mon May 14, 2012 4:49 pm

When are you getting your pilots license? :lol:

Robert, what holds the pod on the ceiling?
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Re: Custom 1st gen gauge pods

Postby dazedandconfused » Mon May 14, 2012 5:49 pm

I want to see a night shot.
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Re: Custom 1st gen gauge pods

Postby CumminsPower59 » Mon May 14, 2012 6:19 pm

Damn! There are more gauges in that truck than the 06 Peterbilt I use to drive!

Looks good :thumright:
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Re: Custom 1st gen gauge pods

Postby oldestof11 » Mon May 14, 2012 7:18 pm

Who are you and what have you done to Richies truck??? :shock:

Looks good man! :lol:
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Re: Custom 1st gen gauge pods

Postby Bschwarzli » Tue May 15, 2012 4:48 am

Pete

LOL.

And I drilled 4 holes into the bottom of the pod, and tapped the inner roof pan. Then placed cup washers on the screws and budda bing!


Dazed

I will see what I can do on that.


Ike:

LOL. Thanks.



Jon,

Me no touchy. :D
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Re: Custom 1st gen gauge pods

Postby Eric_M » Tue May 15, 2012 2:43 pm

Looks good! Is there anything you are not able to monitor?
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Re: Custom 1st gen gauge pods

Postby PToombs » Tue May 15, 2012 4:53 pm

His wallet! :lol:
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Re: Custom 1st gen gauge pods

Postby Bschwarzli » Wed May 16, 2012 6:26 am

Eric

Oh yes! The project truck has 24 gauges. The 1990 is only at 13. I have a ways to go before that happens.


Pete

Advantage of being single. :D
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Re: Custom 1st gen gauge pods

Postby PToombs » Wed May 16, 2012 5:19 pm

Yup! I call that "The good ol' days"! :jumpsmile:
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Re: Custom 1st gen gauge pods

Postby Bschwarzli » Thu May 17, 2012 2:44 pm

You bet! Thats why I don't want to get a significant other. I like my truck too much! LMAO
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Re: Custom 1st gen gauge pods

Postby dazedandconfused » Thu May 17, 2012 3:07 pm

Hmm im single and still don't have 2 nickels to rub together for my truck. Of course i do have a daughter to take care of.
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Re: Custom 1st gen gauge pods

Postby orlnd03 » Tue Sep 08, 2015 9:44 pm

Hi, where did you get the gauge pod for the ceiling?
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Re: Custom 1st gen gauge pods

Postby DMan1198 » Fri Sep 11, 2015 8:28 pm

It would've been through autometer.
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Re: Custom 1st gen gauge pods

Postby t_ruffcorn » Wed Dec 23, 2015 9:55 am

orlnd03 wrote:Hi, where did you get the gauge pod for the ceiling?


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