Triple Gauge Panel

[Coupe]

I have been wanting a Triple Gauge Panel like Deathshadow made a few years ago.

I decided, what the hell, I will give it a try. Worst that may happen, is I might throw away a few days with of work.

Here are a few pics. I am not finished yet. This is a work in progress.

Still need a bit more sanding and I need to cut the openings out for the gauges.

 

[415XR]

looks great so far

 

[DustyXRunner]

not bad coupe. keep us posted!

 

[SE_XRUNNER]

i like that!!!! im going to be making a guage pod something like for my SS but ive just started thinking about it and havent decided where to put it or how to do it yet. whered you get the circle things? did those come with the guages?

 

[Super Werty]

If it turns out nice are you going to make more? Look good. I've been thinking about trying to do this with a double din....and with 2 gauges...well maybe 3

what products are you using for this

 

[Coupe]

i like that!!!! im going to be making a guage pod something like for my SS but ive just started thinking about it and havent decided where to put it or how to do it yet. whered you get the circle things? did those come with the guages?

Here you go.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ATM-2234/

If it turns out nice are you going to make more? Look good. I've been thinking about trying to do this with a double din....and with 2 gauges...well maybe 3

We will see how I do. I not sure, I am worthy.

 

[rav-o-nation]

werty i have a Double din i have had for about 2 years and never used if you want it just send me your address in a pm and i will send it to you.

also it has a small surface crack on the top right corner of the DD opening but it doesnt go all the way through.

and if you dont want it somebody else hit me up need to get rid of it

 

[RedXRunner]

Looking good

 

[TRDspanks]

nice!!!!!!

 

[X-roller]

I always wondered how this was made.... thanks coupe.... i'll be making a custom one too now that I have the way of how it is made.... I'm gonna make the one that rexrunner made for his gauge pods. :top: looks good so far though. Can't wait to see the finished product. :biggrin:

 

[5000XD]

Where's Jay! He's going to like this.

 

[5H4D0WD347H]

I use carved quarter inch Plexiglas archs behind each pod as bracing (for no flex), I had problems with flex initially causing cracks.

You will also need to test fit the gauges BEFORE paint as you will probably need to remove some inside pocket material

I use that plastic part with the tits that you have glued on behind the rings, its needed to mount it in the truck.

last thing is on the later ones I widened the gap between the pods, it is VERY hard to get a real clean finish in between those two small gaps around the center pod.

I did this by leveling the outside bevel of the pocket and moving them farther apart.



looks good coupe

 

[SE_XRUNNER]

werty i have a Double din i have had for about 2 years and never used if you want it just send me your address in a pm and i will send it to you.

also it has a small surface crack on the top right corner of the DD opening but it doesnt go all the way through.

and if you dont want it somebody else hit me up need to get rid of it

werty want that DD? if not what kind is it? got pics? if you just wanna get rid of it ill pay shipping if werty doesnt want it and if i likes it!

 

[Super Werty]

werty want that DD? if not what kind is it? got pics? if you just wanna get rid of it ill pay shipping if werty doesnt want it and if i likes it!

you can have it, I have an extra laying around here

 

[T0LLPHR33]

looking really good james...:top: can't wait to see the finished product...

 

[rav-o-nation]

i'll get pics tomorrow when i go to my moms house

 

[Coupe]

I use carved quarter inch Plexiglas archs behind each pod as bracing (for no flex), I had problems with flex initially causing cracks. I can see this happening.

You will also need to test fit the gauges BEFORE paint as you will probably need to remove some inside pocket material. A very good idea.

I use that plastic part with the tits that you have glued on behind the rings, its needed to mount it in the truck. This I did not know. I may have to come up with another fix.

last thing is on the later ones I widened the gap between the pods, it is VERY hard to get a real clean finish in between those two small gaps around the center pod. I concur on this. It would be easier, if they were a little further apart.

I did this by leveling the outside bevel of the pocket and moving them farther apart.




looks good coupe

This is all go info. Unfortunately, some of it may get implemented in the "next one".

 

[Emanon]

Now to make a mold so they can be made from carbonfiber.

 

[Coupe]

I am going to take Deathshadow's advice and start over. I am going to implement his ideas into a new panel.

 

[x20Runner05]

Looking good bro, keep up the good work.