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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 06:56 PM
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Dash mounted gauge pods

Currentally my pyro and tach are mounted too the ash tray down low. It works but i would like to move them up. I have a 2 gauge pilar pod that has the boost and soon fuel pressure. Is there anyone who makes a pod that would mount on top of the dash and looks neat and clean. Banks had something like what I'm thinking about but I think its not avalible anymore. Just need it for 2 gauges but could work with a 3 holer because you can never have enough gauges.
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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 08:54 PM
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Us Gear has some the last time I heard. They do not show them on their web site you have to call It has been a little while since that last time I heard. They have 2, 3 and 4 pods for the dash. If you call them let us know

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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 10:54 PM
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i know boost is fun to watch, but i would put fuel pressure and pyro on the pillar.
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by whereswaldo250
Us Gear has some the last time I heard. They do not show them on their web site you have to call It has been a little while since that last time I heard. They have 2, 3 and 4 pods for the dash. If you call them let us know

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they no longer carry them, i checked because I have been looking for them for my truck. If anyone knows where to get them I know alot of guys would appreciate it

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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 08:02 PM
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Hi guys,
I was on Scheid Diesel's web site and they have a listing for the dash pod that you mentioned. They have 3 hole and a 4 hole pods listed. The 3 hole is listed for $29.93. By the way thank you for all of the tech info.

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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 11:05 PM
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Well I guess I will have to jump on the ball and get some before they quite selling them. Any body got a picture of their gauge pods, they don't give a picture? I am assuming that it is the same
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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 01:23 AM
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What we need to see is some pics of the pods. I know that there is another thread doing this. I am looking for a 5 pod set up.
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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 04:54 AM
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I got mine from Banks here in Azusa; all of the holes are now stuffed with Autometer gauges.
The one from Banks are a 2 piece, the bottom platform fits the dash contour perfectly while the top housing is just a flat base, and it probably fits more than one application.

Wasn't there someone here on this site that was moulding some pods of their own?
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Old Nov 13, 2014 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Jim Lane
I got mine from Banks here in Azusa; all of the holes are now stuffed with Autometer gauges.
The one from Banks are a 2 piece, the bottom platform fits the dash contour perfectly while the top housing is just a flat base, and it probably fits more than one application.

Wasn't there someone here on this site that was moulding some pods of their own?
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Can this dash mounted three hole pod still be found?
Thanks,
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Old Nov 13, 2014 | 06:45 PM
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I have a 2nd gen dash mount. Just takes a little trimming to get the curve right but it works. I secured it with 90* brackets that are velcroed to the dash and screwed to the gauge pod.
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Old Nov 13, 2014 | 09:21 PM
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Summit Racing has about 5 pages of gauge pods.
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Old Nov 13, 2014 | 10:32 PM
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I just bought a two gauge pod on ebay I mounted on the dash.
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Old Nov 14, 2014 | 08:40 AM
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I've looked a few. but no mention they specifically fit the 1st gen dash. So thought I'd ask to see what others have found that work. Peckens, your pod is what I'm looking for, something basic for three gauges. I don't use the radio, but find it out of the line of sight mounted that low. So dash top is what I'd prefer. Any special way to hide wires? not that it's a show stopper. lol.
Thanks to all,
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Old Nov 14, 2014 | 09:23 AM
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I got these from glowshift, they look neat on the truck and they swivel so you can adjust them.
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Old Nov 14, 2014 | 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Redtruck-VA
I've looked a few. but no mention they specifically fit the 1st gen dash. So thought I'd ask to see what others have found that work. Peckens, your pod is what I'm looking for, something basic for three gauges. I don't use the radio, but find it out of the line of sight mounted that low. So dash top is what I'd prefer. Any special way to hide wires? not that it's a show stopper. lol.
Thanks to all,
The wire loom works fairly well as you can hold it down along the seam of the dash and the windshield seal, or you can get a dash rug and run the wires underneath.
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