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Posted by: mmascari Aug 2 2017, 01:45 PM

Does anyone know of a source for a gauge pod that fits in to the ashtray? Thanks.Mark

Posted by: michael7810 Aug 2 2017, 01:56 PM

Rennmetal makes the one I have. Holds 2 gauges.

Posted by: mmascari Aug 2 2017, 02:44 PM

Thanks.....you don't happen to have a web link?

Posted by: rgalla9146 Aug 2 2017, 04:02 PM

VDO made just such an item way back when.....
I have one. It's a hard rubber or plastic item.
Let me get you some pics.

Posted by: michael7810 Aug 2 2017, 04:28 PM

Hmmm. They were a vendor on this site a few years ago it I can't find a link either. I can look thru my paperwork at home but I won't be there for 3 weeks. Hopefully someone can help before that. It's a simple design. Literally an L shaped bracket with 2 mounting holes on the short leg and 2 gauge holes on the long leg. Remove the 2 screws that hold the ashtray mount to bottom of dash and install L gauge mount. I moved mine to under the dash using the same mount shown below.

Posted by: mmascari Aug 2 2017, 04:28 PM

Thanks, I can't find anything online for sale.

Posted by: SKL1 Aug 2 2017, 05:02 PM

VDO made one I've had in my '71 since the early '70's. Don't know if they still make it. Fits perfectly where the ashtray was...

Thought I had a better picture but can't find it- sorry for lousy image, but you can barely see it..

Posted by: mmascari Aug 2 2017, 07:21 PM

That's exactly what I am looking for. Hope someone knows where to get one.

Posted by: GeorgeRud Aug 2 2017, 07:28 PM

VDO makes a nice rubber one that fits nicely. You do need to cut off the angled top section and drill holes to use the ashtray mounting holes, but it fits nicely. They ar still listed in the VDO catalog, so should still be available. If not, a two gauge metal racket is also available. l

Posted by: 914forme Aug 2 2017, 07:38 PM

https://www.vdo-gauges.com/accessories/instrument-mounting/2-gauge-mounting-bracket-for-2-1-16-gauges-black.html

Posted by: SKL1 Aug 2 2017, 08:19 PM

It's a "rubberized" pod- maybe metal inside but definitely not metal on the outside. Does not look like the one just above. My picture doesn't show it well, but it does have an angled part on the top that could be shaved off.

Posted by: mmascari Aug 2 2017, 08:20 PM

That's perfect...thanks George. I will try and find one.

Posted by: mmascari Aug 2 2017, 08:23 PM

This one actually looks like the one George has:

https://www.vdo-gauges.com/accessories/instrument-mounting/1-gauge-rubber-mounting-bracket-for-2-1-16-gauges.html

Posted by: HalfMoon Aug 3 2017, 07:49 AM

Not to but I wonder if anyone makes a gauge pod that attaches to the left side windshield pillar?

Posted by: Kansas 914 Aug 3 2017, 07:55 AM

http://shop.914rubber.com/A-Pillar-Gauge-panel-914APG.htm;jsessionid=E6BBD2466C1F564D0622125384A51FAA.p3plqscsfapp004

Posted by: maf914 Aug 3 2017, 08:01 AM

I think 914rubber.com offers this.

http://shop.914rubber.com/A-Pillar-Gauge-panel-914APG.htm

No affiliation. I just happened to see it while browsing.

Posted by: GeorgeRud Aug 3 2017, 08:44 AM

VDO part number 240 803 is the rubber mounting two gauge bracket (though the picture is wrong). It's available directly through VDO on their website. Summit Racing carries the metal bracket.

Posted by: HalfMoon Aug 3 2017, 09:14 AM

Also Walmart online (free shipping) for $12.50
https://www.walmart.com/ip/VDO-240-028-Mounting-Bracket-2-openings-Black-for-2-1-16-diameter-gauges/198720014

Posted by: HalfMoon Aug 3 2017, 09:20 AM

Awesome dat

Posted by: mmascari Aug 3 2017, 05:35 PM

I called Summit Racing and was told the rubber bracket that holds two is no longer available. VDO no longer makes it.

Posted by: dakotaewing Aug 3 2017, 06:08 PM

http://www.partdeal.com/vdo-2-gauge-rubber-mounting-bracket-for-2-1-16-gauges-240-803.html?zmam=74973193&zmas=1&zmac=4&zmap=77136578&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-4_arqS81QIVhGt-Ch3RAA_SEAYYAiABEgKbcvD_BwE

No affiliation -

Posted by: maf914 Aug 5 2017, 06:07 AM

Or maybe the VDO website:

https://www.vdo-gauges.com/accessories/instrument-mounting.html

Posted by: mmascari Aug 5 2017, 03:18 PM

I emailed VDO and their response:

"That double rubber gauge mounting bracket has been discontinued.

Best regards,
Technical Support Team
Business Unit CVAM"