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Old 01-17-2003, 02:01 AM
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I did a search and it seems we are limited to the pillar pod. Anyone with pics of gauges throughout there Camaro?
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We're not limited to the pillar pod, but anything else is a custom job. That being said, it is easy to fabricate a fiberglass or CF mounting point that fits in the center of the dash. Get some 3" insulation foam sheets at your local DIY store and use that to fabricate your mold. I'm afraid I don't have any pix yet, though. DO NOT, however, mount any gauge larget than 2 1/16" in that custom pod.
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I mounted a second oil pressure gauge on the steering column. I used the flat area where the turn signal stalk goes in. It's right in line with where the stock oil pressure gauge is and it doesn't block any other gauges.
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Any pics yet?
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you can get a pontiac TCS (or is it called asr?) switch plate, and drill a 2" hole in it, mount it where the cubby hole is in front fo the shifter. Just be sure to buy a TCS or Vert top switch to put next to it, (TCS would work for a purge switch)

Thats where i have a 2-1/16" autometer in my pontiac, but the consoles are the same between the cars.

heres the only pic i have of it.

http://www.mustangmods.com/publish/Slow/Mvc-300s.jpg


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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by slow:
<strong> you can get a pontiac TCS (or is it called asr?) switch plate, and drill a 2" hole in it, mount it where the cubby hole is in front fo the shifter. Just be sure to buy a TCS or Vert top switch to put next to it, (TCS would work for a purge switch)

Thats where i have a 2-1/16" autometer in my pontiac, but the consoles are the same between the cars.

heres the only pic i have of it.

http://www.mustangmods.com/publish/Slow/Mvc-300s.jpg


Ryan. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Good location..... I wonder if the Camaro convertible top switch plate would serve the same purpose....? Anyone have a part number?
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Slow that looks nice.. Are you going to the Norris Motorsports Dyno Day tomorrow. I will be there hanging out for a few. I would like to check your setup out..
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I have been considering putting gauges in the center A/C vents or at least one of the center vents on my Camaro. 5.0 Stangs can get an aftermarket plate to do it on their vents which are similar, so it couldn't be hard to do.
I have scouted it and taken the vents apart, they will hold up to a 2 1/16" gauge.
Try it and post pics... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Samba242:
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by slow:
<strong> you can get a pontiac TCS (or is it called asr?) switch plate, and drill a 2" hole in it, mount it where the cubby hole is in front fo the shifter. Just be sure to buy a TCS or Vert top switch to put next to it, (TCS would work for a purge switch)

Thats where i have a 2-1/16" autometer in my pontiac, but the consoles are the same between the cars.

heres the only pic i have of it.

http://www.mustangmods.com/publish/Slow/Mvc-300s.jpg


Ryan. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Good location..... I wonder if the Camaro convertible top switch plate would serve the same purpose....? Anyone have a part number? </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">it should, i forgot thats where the camaro vert switch was.

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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by VINCE:
<strong> Slow that looks nice.. Are you going to the Norris Motorsports Dyno Day tomorrow. I will be there hanging out for a few. I would like to check your setup out.. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I have to work from 7-3:30 so i wont be able to make it <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="gr_sad.gif" />

But if your ever near the ucf area, your more than welcome to check it out, Ryan212@aol.com

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<img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="gr_sad.gif" /> I will make another trip up then to see your setup.. I want to do some gauges. I have a 2 1/16th fuel pressure gauge. I need more gauges. Used ones are hard to find..
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I bet I am the only car with my boost,Nos,Nos auto meter gauges in the passenger air bag lid. I fiberglassed it in and vinl raped it to match the dash. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />



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