Has anyone seen any good alternatives to the A-Pillar Gauge Pods? I want something a little less--race-a-truck - more stealth. I thought about using the heater vents in the radio bezel. I have seen a few other solutions for other vehicles - but nothing for the 1st Gen S-Trucks.
Gauge Pod Alternatives?
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Stangbeater
How bout it?
I saw a two gauge pode in the drivers side speaker, that looked really sweet. I think he made it him self out of fiberglass.
4C FED
Absolutum Dominium
Falco said:
$390 USD.
http://www.stylinconcepts.com/parts.cfm?PartFamilyID=1105&key_word=ma3115
It says:
"Full Customizable Dash
Create your own custom interior style with our paintable fiberglass dash. Specially designed for easy modification, so you can get a look that’s as simple or wild as you like. Direct replacement for 82-93 S-Series P/U and Blazer and 86-97 Ranger. Can also be modified to fit other applications. Steering wheel and gauges not included. 52"W x 21"H x 12"D
* Dash does not include any gauges. Major work required for installation. "
ROSEDOGGYDOG
umop apisdn w,I
4C FED said:
When I checked for a SyTy it said:
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but for a "Sonoma" it is... why would that be? I don't think it would be because of the boost.
rockvillespeed
Member
oh, fer cryin out loud - our shit IS S10/S15.
they just dont have a clue.
its serious work no matter what but neato.
stealth gage install - do it in the left side a/c vent.
my intercooler h20 discharge temp gage is there, and is very low key.
2 would actually fit.
its also a fairly cake install.
if someone wants to tell me how in hell to post a pic i will snap and do it for you.
mike
they just dont have a clue.
its serious work no matter what but neato.
stealth gage install - do it in the left side a/c vent.
my intercooler h20 discharge temp gage is there, and is very low key.
2 would actually fit.
its also a fairly cake install.
if someone wants to tell me how in hell to post a pic i will snap and do it for you.
mike
MR_MNZTR_SY
New member
thats kewl as hell, but....i still like my ac vents :roll:
rockvillespeed
Member
i looked...not having the pic yet to actually upload, how does it know where to send the pic to?
sorry, i am a net retard.
thx
mike
sorry, i am a net retard.
thx
mike
rockvillespeed
Member
well, thank you very extremely much!
i absolutely never had a clue.
i'll snap and load it up tomorrow evening if anyone cares to see it.
in hindsight, i'da gone with 2, but oh well.
i absolutely never had a clue.
i'll snap and load it up tomorrow evening if anyone cares to see it.
in hindsight, i'da gone with 2, but oh well.
ghettosled
SYTY SUPERSTORE
probably not what you are looking for but i mounted some 2 5/8" gauges in the cup holders. USed some wedge pieces autometer sells to direct the faces towards the driver. Works well, but you loose your cupholders.
I have some pics i can upload if interested.
I have some pics i can upload if interested.
myclone
Donating Member
GMTURBO,
FWIW... In my old "road racing" 2wd S10 I mounted some gauges in the center AC vent spot youre talking about thats above the radio.
A little techy/info first. The above mentioned truck was a "stripper" so it came new with no AC, no PB, no PS, etc... That being said there was a little storage compartment that takes the place of the center AC vent which is of little use since CDs wouldnt fit properly and anything else just flew out during "spirited" driving manuevers.
I cut a piece of black plastic out of an old stereo install kit to match the rectangular opening of above said compartment and then cut out holes to fit three gauges that I will list shortly. The down side is I could only get three 1 1/2" Autometer gauges to fit so they wont really match if you have any of the other style gauges like the 2 5/8" or 2 1/16". These 1 /12" gauges came with a cool little wedge collar thingy that allows you to kinda angle them where you want.
So... If I was gonna do it again and had an AC equiped truck Id just pick up a non AC radio surround (or whatever GM calls it) with the storage comparment I mentioned Its the same color as a sytys from GM so it will match. Then pick up the gauges from Autometer.
Autometer mechanical gauge set up is part #: 2391 which gives you a coolant temp, oil pressure, and volt gauge (sorry, no boost gauge offered that small). Here is a pic of the gauges "console" kit from autometer:
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BTW.. dont use electric gauges.. Electric gauges are for posers unless ther're digital gauges. Stick with mechanicals and even though they are more of a PIA on initial install the non fast and delerious gear heads will give ya "thumbs up".
FWIW... In my old "road racing" 2wd S10 I mounted some gauges in the center AC vent spot youre talking about thats above the radio.
A little techy/info first. The above mentioned truck was a "stripper" so it came new with no AC, no PB, no PS, etc... That being said there was a little storage compartment that takes the place of the center AC vent which is of little use since CDs wouldnt fit properly and anything else just flew out during "spirited" driving manuevers.
I cut a piece of black plastic out of an old stereo install kit to match the rectangular opening of above said compartment and then cut out holes to fit three gauges that I will list shortly. The down side is I could only get three 1 1/2" Autometer gauges to fit so they wont really match if you have any of the other style gauges like the 2 5/8" or 2 1/16". These 1 /12" gauges came with a cool little wedge collar thingy that allows you to kinda angle them where you want.
So... If I was gonna do it again and had an AC equiped truck Id just pick up a non AC radio surround (or whatever GM calls it) with the storage comparment I mentioned Its the same color as a sytys from GM so it will match. Then pick up the gauges from Autometer.
Autometer mechanical gauge set up is part #: 2391 which gives you a coolant temp, oil pressure, and volt gauge (sorry, no boost gauge offered that small). Here is a pic of the gauges "console" kit from autometer:
BTW.. dont use electric gauges.. Electric gauges are for posers unless ther're digital gauges. Stick with mechanicals and even though they are more of a PIA on initial install the non fast and delerious gear heads will give ya "thumbs up".