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jeffdon
post May 14 2015, 01:32 PM
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I have added a CHT and OP gauge to my car (the 2" or so diameter ones). Since resurrecting the car, I have just had them wedged into the old DIN radio slot. It works, but its fugly. My car never had a console, and I never put the cubby box back in. I kinda like it all open.

I am looking for ideas as to where to do a permanent mount for them. Since I am not running a radio, I suppose I could put a new piece in the radio location that is cut for the gauges. I am not a fan of the metal under dash mounts, and the A-pillar mounts are a bit boy racer to my tastes. I have seen the ashtray mount trick, and am not wild about it either.

Anyone got any other creative ideas for where I could locate a couple gauges? Oh, and I MIGHT ad and Oil temp gauge while at it.
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post May 14 2015, 01:44 PM
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In the gauge panel is the best:

Either add a quad-gauge
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add a triple gauge and get a tech with a fuel gauge inset (like a turbo boost gauge)

Granted, these cost $$, but they look GREAT!
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post May 14 2015, 02:37 PM
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there is a 2 gauge holder that replaces the ash tray
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post May 14 2015, 03:00 PM
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I had some in the radio location for a few years and thought it looked fine, but now prefer the triple/quad gauge for at-speed visibility reasons.
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post May 14 2015, 03:39 PM
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post May 14 2015, 04:57 PM
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QUOTE(type47 @ May 14 2015, 05:39 PM) *

QUOTE(jfort @ May 14 2015, 12:37 PM) *

there is a 2 gauge holder that replaces the ash tray

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You can also redo the stock location, and add a bunch of gauges over there. I did it on my auto-x car. But then I also ran a bike speedo, to keep cops off my behind, and a Monster Tach. But full compliment of gauges 2 CHTs, oil temp, pressure, voltage, a fuel gauge was dumped where the radio used to be.

Revamp of this car will be Full Size Speedo, Large VDO tach, and a quad gauge, but it is going to be on the street / Auto-x / DE car and Subaru powered so, oil pressure, fuel, water temp, and voltage.

Oh and full stereo so I lost that spot.

You can see the quad gauge ideas below
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post May 17 2015, 04:14 PM
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QUOTE(type47 @ May 14 2015, 04:39 PM) *

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who makes that gauge holder??
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post May 17 2015, 06:31 PM
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This is my previous '74 914 with lots of gauges. 2 gauges on the steering column and 2 in the ashtray.

I think all the gauge holders can be bought at your FLAPS.


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post May 17 2015, 08:30 PM
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Getty dashboard like Sir
Andy has
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post May 17 2015, 10:17 PM
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Rennmetal sells the ash tray gauge mount. After I got the carbs dialed in I moved mine to below the dash with a simple mod to the mount.

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post May 18 2015, 10:44 AM
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post May 18 2015, 10:52 AM
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Getty dashboard like Sir Andy has

Plenty of space one could use for additional gauges on a /4 since you don't need all them fancy things that clutter up my dash.
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post May 18 2015, 04:03 PM
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a-pillar pod is really easy to put on, and works well.

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post May 18 2015, 06:42 PM
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Here's my AFM and CHT. No heater though, so I used the heater
tubes to run wires.
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post May 18 2015, 07:44 PM
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I made a small console below the middle of the dash. I cut 2" black plastic pipe at an angle for bezels to better see the gauges from the drivers seat. The switches are for the fuel pump shut off, driving lights and interior light. All the gauges are lighted hence a real rats nest of wires inside the console. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


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post May 18 2015, 08:46 PM
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I like the quad gauge idea because it puts everything in one place. This is with a VDO tach with programable red line and shift light, plus an electronic speedometer. It's not original, but it's still in the VDO style, is modern tech, and it works with different engines/transmissions.

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post May 18 2015, 08:58 PM
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a-pillar pod is really easy to put on, and works well.

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post May 19 2015, 11:00 PM
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QUOTE(Spoke @ May 17 2015, 05:31 PM) *

This is my previous '74 914 with lots of gauges. 2 gauges on the steering column and 2 in the ashtray.

I think all the gauge holders can be bought at your FLAPS.


Hey Spoke, do you know what brand steering wheel you've got there??
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post May 20 2015, 01:11 PM
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I used the rubber VDO mount in the ashtray location for mine.Attached Image
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post May 21 2015, 06:54 AM
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Some variation. Dual holder next to each other.


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