 Double VDO Gauge Pod (Ashtray Mounted, 3d Printed), Includes Files |
|
|
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
|
  |
| RTz |
 Feb 8 2025, 02:54 PM
Post
#1
|
|
Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 21 Joined: 18-October 24 From: Oregon City Member No.: 28,424 Region Association: None  |
I put this together for one of our 914World members. It slides into the ashtray rails, no fasteners or drilling holes required.
STL: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2wnqiw1y1to6...75hgoj&dl=0 DWG: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/xlfj9la982y7...jl26rm&dl=0      Disclaimer: 1) Designed for 52mm VDO gauges only. The two gauges shown have different depths, though either gauge will work on either side, I have no knowledge if VDO has built gauges with different depths or stud spacing other than these two. The voltmeter is the deeper gauge and has a body depth of 34mm. 2) Pictured on a '72 model. I assume ashtray's & rails are the same for all years but I don't know that with certainty. Do your own diligence. Peace, Ron |
   |
 
|
| slowrodent |
Feb 8 2025, 03:24 PM
Post
#2
|
|
Member Group: Members Posts: 180 Joined: 29-February 20 From: Tucson/Oro Valley Member No.: 23,981 Region Association: Southwest Region 
|
Yeah....I'd pay for one of these. Very nicely done. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
|
 |
|
| emerygt350 |
Feb 8 2025, 04:25 PM
Post
#3
|
|
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,844 Joined: 20-July 21 From: Upstate, NY Member No.: 25,740 Region Association: North East States |
Let me know if it shrinks. What filament did you use?
|
|
|
|
| bkrantz |
Feb 8 2025, 09:18 PM
Post
#4
|
|
914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
|
Very nice. If you are open to suggestions, the next version could have the gauge openings tilted towards the driver. I once made a sheet metal mount like that, and just a small angle made the gauges much easier to read.
|
|
|
|
| fixer34 |
Feb 13 2025, 06:16 PM
Post
#5
|
|
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,264 Joined: 16-September 14 From: Chicago area Member No.: 17,908 Region Association: Upper MidWest
|
So I was the member that worked with RTz (Ron) on this. I received the prototype today. A LOT more complex than I had thought, but it does check all the boxes:
Easy install (in place of the ash tray) with no modifications. Access to the back of the gauges when pulled out for lights/wiring Fits standard VDO gauges Pretty close match to dash I tried to get some detail pictures of the design, not sure if tilting the gauges would be an option if retaining the threaded studs. Have to mount mine in the car to be sure, but I don't think viewing will be an issue.     |
|
|
|
| fixer34 |
Feb 13 2025, 06:19 PM
Post
#6
|
|
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,264 Joined: 16-September 14 From: Chicago area Member No.: 17,908 Region Association: Upper MidWest
|
more pictures
back  side  bottom view  |
|
|
|
| Montreal914 |
Feb 13 2025, 09:34 PM
Post
#7
|
|
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,810 Joined: 8-August 10 From: Claremont, CA Member No.: 12,023 Region Association: Southern California
|
QUOTE(RTz @ Feb 8 2025, 12:54 PM)  Nice part. I like the Gaudi inspired support material. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) BTW, cool tach. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif) |
|
|
|
| infraredcalvin |
Feb 13 2025, 10:06 PM
Post
#8
|
|
Distracted Member Group: Members Posts: 1,623 Joined: 25-August 08 From: Ladera Ranch, CA Member No.: 9,463 Region Association: Southern California
|
Very cool, I’d buy one too…
+1 on the angled gauges… i did a radio plate with angled (pvc) gauges… two different depths cause one of my gauges had a thicker bezel than the vdo gauge…  |
|
|
|
| fixer34 |
Feb 14 2025, 12:01 PM
Post
#9
|
|
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,264 Joined: 16-September 14 From: Chicago area Member No.: 17,908 Region Association: Upper MidWest
|
QUOTE(infraredcalvin @ Feb 13 2025, 10:06 PM) Very cool, I’d buy one too… +1 on the angled gauges… i did a radio plate with angled (pvc) gauges… two different depths cause one of my gauges had a thicker bezel than the vdo gauge… I think the challenge with doing angled gauges would be it is a much tighter space, plus the right side would need to be a smaller depth. Lastly, they would be offset in the opening; the left gauge tight against the left side, the right one more to center with a wide space on the right side. The only 'glitch' I found so far is apparently the early dash ('70) is a little narrower around the opening on the bottom. |
|
|
|
| RTz |
Mar 22 2025, 06:05 AM
Post
#10
|
|
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 21 Joined: 18-October 24 From: Oregon City Member No.: 28,424 Region Association: None |
"New & Improved" version and for sale:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=373861 |
|
|
|
| SKL1 |
Mar 23 2025, 08:47 PM
Post
#11
|
|
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,682 Joined: 19-February 11 From: north Scottsdale Member No.: 12,732 Region Association: Upper MidWest
|
PM sent.
|
|
|
|
| RTz |
Mar 25 2025, 11:31 AM
Post
#12
|
|
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 21 Joined: 18-October 24 From: Oregon City Member No.: 28,424 Region Association: None |
Got it, and replied.
Thank you! |
|
|
|
| RTz |
Apr 5 2025, 08:39 AM
Post
#13
|
|
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 21 Joined: 18-October 24 From: Oregon City Member No.: 28,424 Region Association: None |
..
|
|
|
|
|
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
|
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 26th April 2025 - 08:32 AM |
Invision Power Board
v9.1.4 © 2025 IPS, Inc.