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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 06:59 AM
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My latest project

Well I got tired of my redneck gauge mount in the truck that I had to do something about it. Nobody makes a gauge pod that hold 2 5/8" gauges so it would have to be a homemade custom remedy.

Before- 3 gauges bolts to the dash with a piece of "custom" cut angle


So i did some highly skilled and technical planning/drawings to layout what i wanted.


And here is what I have so far. It needs another very light skim coat of body filler to take care of some of the real small holes, a little more sanding that I couldn't see it needed until the primer was on there.


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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 07:02 AM
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She looks pretty good, quite crafty aren't we
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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 07:12 AM
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Even though the "redneck" version has it's appeal, I personally like the "new and improved" style.
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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 07:16 AM
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How much you want for the old one

Nice job on the new one so far. Make sure we see some pics of finished product.
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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Totallyrad
Even though the "redneck" version has it's appeal, I personally like the "new and improved" style.

yes, it served its purpose tho. When i pulled the Banks ottomind and the gauges that ran off that box LONG ago I needed to get the new stuff in the truck asap...and this was the only logical way to do without spending 2 weeks doing fiberglass/bondo work.
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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 07:34 AM
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very nice!
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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 10:42 AM
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thanks guys, i think im gonna have a painter finish the final sanding and then shoot it gloss black and clear coat it.
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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 10:54 AM
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thanks guys, i think im gonna have a painter finish the final sanding and then shoot it gloss black and clear coat it.
Gonna be done by saturday??
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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 11:00 AM
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it will have some krylon fusion (sticks to plastic) gloss black on it by saturday

in the future im gonna get the painter to work his magic
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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 08:05 PM
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just being arrogant and bumping to the top so other folks can get inspired to do some of their own projects!
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Old Apr 5, 2007 | 12:24 AM
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Its looking good TJ. Nothing like some custom work
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Old Apr 5, 2007 | 10:20 PM
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So here it is all painted up, ended up about a 9/10 on the perfection scale, but im no body/paint guy. how do you like the magic stuff that stands up and defies gravity when you hang it on the wall...





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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 07:46 AM
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I think that looks great, man. Get us some pics when you get it installed with gauges and all. Good work.

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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 07:50 AM
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will do, i have about 6-7 coats of paint on it, and i put it in the house instead of the garage so it can cure in 70* air. hopefully i can get it in the truck tonight without an issues!
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by bamadzl
I think that looks great, man. Get us some pics when you get it installed with gauges and all. Good work.

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Looking Real Good.
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