Super Clean Gauge Install

[Hubbard 0]

I could probably stick this in the fab section too, but I didn't take pictures of the whole process.

Took a 52mm Cyberdyne Oil Pressure gauge and hacked it apart till I could get it to fit under the stereo. A-Pillar pods and vent pods were out of the question, I like everything I do to be as clean as possible. I much prefer the digital readout of my gauges over a needle as I like to see exact numbers.

The gauge I started with (not my picture):

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What it looks like apart (not my picture):

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The end result:

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My other 2 gauges:

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I may eventually pick up a Cyberdyne Water Temp. gauge too and put it next to the oil pressure, but I'm not too worried about it right now.

 

[olmytsi]

Looks great!!!

 

[Haase]

that's cool! I really like the one under the radio

 

[g-forced]

Thats really good. Good Job.

 

[lepo_qq]

wow.. looks really good man. If you do decide to get the water temp and put it in, please take pics and document the entire process!!

 

[ThEDrEaMEnDeR]

very nice man looks fantastic.

i may have to steal your idea .

 

[Hubbard 0]

Thanks for the compliments everyone. I had an idea in my head from the beginning and I'm just glad it turned out as well as it did.

very nice man looks fantastic.

i may have to steal your idea .

If you do, be sure to post pics. I'd love to see some one else attempt this and the approach they took.

 

[dsmspickdad]

What gauge pod did you use for the gauge cluster?

 

[Hubbard 0]

What gauge pod did you use for the gauge cluster?

I can't remember exactly. It's NOT the Autometer one. It's some company in Michigan. I wouldn't recommend getting the one I have though, it fits like crap. It was substantially cheaper than the Autometer but if I could do it over again I wouldn't buy it.

 

[BullseyeGSX]

I totally agree I would much rather have a read out instead of a crazy needle . Looks Great

 

[dented_coffee]

NICE! how did you have to get it out thow? were they glued into the gauge casing?

 

[Hubbard 0]

The bezel ring was kind of stamped around the plastic housing. I cut the metal ring and pulled the cuts out, but you could probably pry it away and get the same results. You'll have a tough time getting it apart without destroying the bezel though.

 

[manny correa]

VERY NICE!!!! how bought you stop by my garage and help me do this mod? the brew is on me!

 

[Hubbard 0]

I'll do it if you can figure out why my car won't stay running.

Seriously.