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> Double DIN gauge holder for VDO gauges..., ...I found this, but is there a better one out there?
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post Mar 5 2007, 06:13 PM
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Can't believe it, but I am thinking about going radio delete, or iPod only.

So I've been cooking on doing a more GT-themed interior and want to use a 911 combo gauge in the dash plus 1-2 VDO gauges in the radio spot as the GTs did.

Can make the boxed look, I suppose, but then I started thinking about these along with the adaptor angle rings from Autometer.

http://www.egauges.com/vdo_acce.asp?Subgroup=MK4_DIN

http://www.autometer.com/cat_mounts.aspx?sid=54&mid=11

Better ideas?

Thanks!
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post Mar 5 2007, 06:58 PM
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IMHO, the plastic won't look right on the dash. I happen to have a detailed drawing of the stock radio plate (thanks Pete!) that we could use to create an all steel version. I also have a source for basket weave material for a stock look. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Mar 5 2007, 07:42 PM
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We may be able to help each other out here. I am taking my interior back to stock and also adding back in all of the vent/heat equipment. Have a look at the attached picture of my dash - note no radio, vents, and the gauges.

If you are interested, we may be able to swap some parts to achieve our respective goals.

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post Mar 5 2007, 08:29 PM
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Pete,

Check out this link. One of the club members makes the exact thing you're looking for, as well as other 914 goodies:

http://www.rennenmetal.com/proddetail.asp?prod=1510
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post Mar 5 2007, 09:58 PM
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Pete,

Check out this link. One of the club members makes the exact thing you're looking for, as well as other 914 goodies:

http://www.rennenmetal.com/proddetail.asp?prod=1510


Neat... does anyone have a pic of one installed?
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post Mar 6 2007, 11:28 AM
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Mark,

T'was already thinking about covering the plate in basketweave, but still wondering about how to handle the angles gauges. Saw one picture of a factory GT where Porsche (?) glued thin bits of basket weave around the angle setup, but it looked cheesy. Best looking setup was the carpeted "box" angle deal, but I am not going to carpet my dash...

Joel: Thanks for the offer, but I am keeping all my old stuff with the exception of the (modern) radio. I am sure, however, that someone around here would trade up for your dash setup in a heartbeat.

All this said, I wish that VDO angled plastic DIN holder was still available...

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post Mar 6 2007, 11:46 AM
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yo pete!

eric did a neat little right up on this.

you take a 2" diameter muffler pipe, weld it at an angle onto the plate, cover it in basketweave and you are done!
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post Mar 6 2007, 11:49 AM
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QUOTE(Aaron Cox @ Mar 6 2007, 09:46 AM) *

yo pete!

eric did a neat little right up on this.

you take a 2" diameter muffler pipe, weld it at an angle onto the plate, cover it in basketweave and you are done!



Nice, nice to hear from the AC!

Got a link to that thing, or should I be in the classics already? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

We all know Eric is a diva over there...

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well...petester...

ill do a search.... looked pretty OG to me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
im thinking about doing it with the CHT gauge i need to put in....
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post Mar 6 2007, 12:39 PM
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asketh, and you shall receiveth....

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...l=GT+dash+gauge
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post Mar 6 2007, 03:27 PM
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QUOTE(Aaron Cox @ Mar 6 2007, 10:39 AM) *

asketh, and you shall receiveth....

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...l=GT+dash+gauge



Thanks Aaron, you're my hero... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

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i heard hero's get a free subscription LOL

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keep up the good editing pete
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post Mar 6 2007, 06:00 PM
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Pete, this would make a great 'sunday' project if you want to do it here, I'd like to experience building one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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