Does anyone here have pics of one of these installed. I need to do some rearranging in my dash, and i think i will using one of the gauge pods.

The only one i have found is made for 2 1/16" gauges. I have 2 5/8" gauges. If i just cut the holes bigger in the pod, will that create and problems with clearance on the backside? or do i need to get different size gauges?

thanks
-Matt

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1971 Malibu 350/TH350 (383/200-4R/12bolt in the works)
"It's not how much blood and sweat it took to get there, it's whether or not you have what it takes to finish it."
CAR (http://albums.photopoint.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=1268573&a=9389287&p=32040958)
ENGINE (in car) (http://albums.photopoint.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=1268573&a=9389287&p=32040790)
NEW 383(soon to be in car) (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/mattleuckmotor.jpg)

dude, those guages that large won't fit the pod, and they would look dumb anyway that big, just use the smaller guages, and that fella (god i wish i could remember names) that went on our dyno day had the guage pod in his velle, looks great, im going to install the one he gave me soon (if i ever get my car back)

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1970 SS396 AKA 454/4spd
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Don't forget that electric gauges will fit better, so make sure there are gauges avialable you like before you order your pod.

Steve R

Where do you get the pods? anyone gotta link?

Summit carries those Autometer gauge pods.

You can also go to Noneck.com to see these installed on his '72SS

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72 Chevelle Convertible (all SS options, no SS badging)

Hey guys, here is a link:
Autometer A-Pillar Gauge Pod for 68-72 Chevelle (http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?target=search.asp%3FType%3Dbykeyword%2 6Part%3Dchevelle%20pod%26Search.x%3D1%26SearchType %3DBoth).

Ok guys, after debating in my mind for a while earlier, i dont think i will be doing the gauge pod. I love how it looks, but i am going to go a more custom route. I want to have all 4 of my gauges together so I will be rearraging and fabricating a whole new piece for my dash, where the radio, AC controls, and vent are in the middle. I made a littel sketch of it, but i cant get it to upload to the showroom right now. (on a dial-up right now)

Thanks for the help though.
-Matt



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TC Member #1434
1971 Malibu 350/TH350 (383/200-4R/12bolt in the works)
"It's not how much blood and sweat it took to get there, it's whether or not you have what it takes to finish it."
CAR (http://albums.photopoint.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=1268573&a=9389287&p=32040958)
ENGINE (in car) (http://albums.photopoint.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=1268573&a=9389287&p=32040790)
NEW 383(soon to be in car) (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/mattleuckmotor.jpg)

I have a row of 4 of the large gauges on the passenger side below the glove compartment on my 69 camino, looks sweet. I can take a pic for you later on show you how it's mounted. I'm stuck at work now though

Ok, here is my dsh setup now, with one exception. The stock AC controls are gone and i have much smaller Vintage Air contols now, but in the same spot:
Current dash. (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/tempmattleuckdash.jpg)

Here's my new idea.
Idea For New Dash. (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/tempmattleuckdashnew.jpg)
It looks like crap, but let me explain. That lower row of gagues will be set in a box like th radio is now, and will be moved foreward bit so that i can use one solid piece of alumnum to mount all 4 gauges and the AC controls. This way it will have some continutiy. The radio goes up to the current AC control spot. I will take out that small tach, put in a tranny temp gauge, and them most likely mount a 3 3/4" tachon the top corner of the drivers side A-pillar.

I think i will look very nice when i get it done. My photo edititing abilities leave something to the imiagination though.
Any suggestions for the dash idea?

-Matt

I have of picture of my Gauge Pod on my website. I think I picked up my pod over a year ago. I guess helps knowing the owner of Gauge Works.
http://www.pressroom.com/~brettb/DaveCar1.htm

Note: in the picture I have screws holding in the pod but it does come with black thumb screws.

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Best ET's (so far)
60-1.60
1/8 7.15@100mph
1/4 11.44@118mph
1970 SS396 aka.468/TH400

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Matt Leuck:
Any suggestions for the dash idea?

-Matt<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Just one: lose the sweep speedo! http://www.chevelles.com/forum/smile.gif

you know what you need is: http://www.auburnextremeracing.com/drivers/mike/mikes001.jpg

I've since deleted the AC head unit and plated it. The upper AC duct plate has a series of swtiches installed. I also have a 3 count gauge cluster below my dash. I plan to integrate my dash bottom (ash tray area) down to my custom consol (camaro piece) and have the three gauges there, maybe for with the last being N20 related. I also want to bring the floor heater out in a more efficent manner with one outlet on each side of the box.

All I need is th freakin' time to do it. Winter is what this crap if for and I'm too busy. http://www.chevelles.com/forum/rolleyes.gif

I wont run an A-pillar pod untill my car gets boosted. http://www.chevelles.com/forum/wink.gif It and an EGT gauge will be there. http://www.chevelles.com/forum/cool.gif I'll have more gauges than Gene has posts. http://www.chevelles.com/forum/biggrin.gif

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71' 3880# with me. Big Block 402, Merlin oval heads, 10.2:1CR, TH400, 3.73 posi,
1/8th: 8.0 @ 88mph
BEST 60': 1.85 w/street tires.
BEST 1/4: 12.5 with 1.89 sixty foot (street tires)
BEST MPH: 109mph

Picture of me roasting the tires and other guy stuff (http://www.auburnextremeracing.com/drivers/mike/)
Video of me staging (smoke of course) (http://www.auburn.edu/~ledfojw/vids/mike_chevelle_burnout.avi)

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by BB_Mike:
http://www.chevelles.com/forum/biggrin.gif[/img]

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If it does your car will start looking like some ricer's wet dream

Mike, you've got mail.

-Matt

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by ratlover:
If it does your car will start looking like some ricer's wet dream

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I'm keeping a close eye on myself to be sure that doesn't happen. I do not own a monster tach and the one I have isn't bolted to the top of the dash. http://www.chevelles.com/forum/wink.gif

I just like to keep an eye on what's going on with my car. The vacuum gauge helps me keep the throttle position just above the Power valves opening point. http://www.chevelles.com/forum/biggrin.gif

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71' 3880# with me. Big Block 402, Merlin oval heads, 10.2:1CR, TH400, 3.73 posi,
1/8th: 8.0 @ 88mph
BEST 60': 1.85 w/street tires.
BEST 1/4: 12.5 with 1.89 sixty foot (street tires)
BEST MPH: 109mph

Picture of me roasting the tires and other guy stuff (http://www.auburnextremeracing.com/drivers/mike/)
Video of me staging (smoke of course) (http://www.auburn.edu/~ledfojw/vids/mike_chevelle_burnout.avi)

Matt, why not convert the whole sweep to guages (check my site for a custom guage set in it's place) or run them 4 in a row where the radio is and move the radio down using a radio mount (they look great and mount under the dash. now what would be REAL cool is a ss dash with autometer guages installed. it's possible and the dashes can be picked up reasonably cheap...

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1970 SS396 AKA 454/4spd
My Chev-Hell Page (http://hometown.aol.com/jnkb2cool/home.html)
GOLD Member #783
Metroplex Muscle
Ft.Worth, Tx
(OO=ss=OO)

John, what you described with taking out the sweep and putting in gauges is exactly what Mike did. I think this is the route I will take.
What you decribed with the 4 gauges in the radio spot and the radio in a custom box below is exactly what i have right now Current Dash (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/tempmattleuckdash.jpg). I just want something more custom.

I like the SS dash idea but is there room for 2 large gauges and 4 smaller? Not having an SS dash, i cant mentally picture one right now.
(By the way, the guy whose name you couldnt remember with the pillar pod was TurboDave)

-Matt



[This message has been edited by Matt Leuck (edited 01-30-2002).]

Anyone ever considered a custom gauge pod on TOP of the dash, kind of in the center angled back towards the driver?
Maybe something that could be fabricated from aluminum, and the dash re-vinyled to look as though it came that way. that's an idea I've had for a while, but I've never attempted it.

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Brian
Durham, NC
My Toys:
69 Chevelle Malibu
2001 Camaro SS

That is a good idea but how would you seem the pod to the dash seamlessly? There would not be a smooth transition from one vinyl to the other unless you re vinyled the whole dash with one piece, right?

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1970 chevelle
406 - TH-350 - soon to be 411's
engine (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/engine.jpg)
Interior (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/interior.jpg)

"I didn't get pulled over for going over the speed limit, i got pulled over for getting there faster than anyone else"

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by BB_Mike:
I do not own a monster tach and the one I have isn't bolted to the top of the dash. http://www.chevelles.com/forum/wink.gif


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You dont http://www.chevelles.com/forum/frown.gif But thats were all the cool guys put them http://www.chevelles.com/forum/rolleyes.gif

On a side/ricer note....I have been wondering what a built V8 would sound like with a fart can. NOT planning on doing it but am a bit curious. I am planning on puting those cool light up washer squirters on my velle though if it ever gets doneJ/K

Philip


[This message has been edited by ratlover (edited 01-31-2002).]

I'm in the process of finishing my dash. i removed the sweep dash and I'm replacing it with 3 3/4 tach and speedo and then (4) 21/16 gauges. I've put a grey vinyl over the sheet metal for a different look. I hope to have pics to post next week. I'm real happy with the way it turned out.

John

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71 Malibu 454/4speed
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