FS: Double VDO Gauge Pods, Ashtray Mounted Options

[RTz]

The primary goal was to add a pair of VDO gauges without the need for drilling or otherwise modifying the car. This gauge pod slides into the ashtray rails, no fasteners or drilling holes required, as well as easy access to wiring. Designed for 52mm VDO gauges only.

I originally designed this for Fixer34 and it has since gone through a number of revisions, one of them being the early dash is slightly different than my later '72 dash. This latest version will fit both. Also printing methods have improved to print a much nicer final finish.

A couple of notes:

1) I think it's reasonable to describe these as "unfinished". 3D Printing is an imperfect process. There are minor blems in each one. Fine to use as-is, but If you want a truly finished part a modest amount of sanding/filing and filler primer/painting will be required for a flawless finish.

2) There is a limit to how hot you can allow the plastic to get before deforming. These are printed with PETG and is generally fine to around 130-ish degrees. If you live in a hot climate and keep the windows closed, the interior of a car can exceed 130.

I've made a total of 3, with one of them going to Fixer34, so I have two left that are available for purchase. $65 each plus $19 shipping anywhere in the contiguous US. PM if you would like one.

If there is sufficient interest I'll see about making a few more.

[Nein For Teens]

I don't know if I have any credibility here . . . yet, because I'm not much of a poster (more of a lurker and a 'pm' buyer), but for what it's worth, I bought one of these, and the quality is excellent. RTz says they may need some finishing, but both the design and the finish first rate. I'm planning on using it just the way it came.

[Ron914]

I don't know if I have any credibility here . . . yet, because I'm not much of a poster (more of a lurker and a 'pm' buyer), but for what it's worth, I bought one of these, and the quality is excellent. RTz says they may need some finishing, but both the design and the finish first rate. I'm planning on using it just the way it came.

@Nein For Teens
Thanks for reporting on the 3D gauge pod. I was a lurker here too for many tears and I can tell you a lot of money and great information can be found here from the forum members , I lurked because I could not figure out haw to post pictures but finally got it down after several years .
I have a 2056 rebuild in my car and am trying to pass the CA smog test to get my tags
I have discovered with the help of members here that I have a bad MPS and will need to rebuild it. Because I will also need to now tune this for my motor to run efficiently I need to purchase 3 new gauges . An AFR ,CHT and a Vacuum gauge. I did not want to cut up my original center console to install them so this 3d printed gauge pod seemed like a good option. Thanks for reporting on the quality. Have you installed yours yet? I was wondering if the gauges are easy to read mounted this way?