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Old 07-07-2008, 03:13 PM
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Custom Gauge Pod and Dash Trim

So I added a supercharger recently and I wanted to add a boost gauge w/o Losing the function of my pillar grab handle, so I came up with an Idea of a custom gauge location and pod I fiberglassed. While I was at it I also decided to give my dash a little bit of a custom "marble" look as well. What do you all think??





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Old 07-07-2008, 03:20 PM
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Opinions?? Like/dis-like, to each his own I know that...
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Not my thing, but either way, you did a great job on everything! Especially nice work on the custom gauge pod! The only thing that comes to mind though, is did you disconnect that vent from the system? I'd be worried about blowing hot air on the gauge with the heater for an amount of time...
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Old 07-07-2008, 05:58 PM
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yes, i blocked off the back of the gauge pod so No hot or cold air is on the gauge. but now the center vent blows harder which is nice.
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Old 07-07-2008, 06:13 PM
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Gague pod is sweet! Like the set-up a lot. Nice job on the paint also
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Old 07-07-2008, 07:32 PM
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Id rather have my vent, but you did a nice job thats for sure.
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Old 07-07-2008, 07:49 PM
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yeah to be honest i didnt know if I was gonna be able to handle the heat w?o the vent there, but its been in the 80-90's here the past few weeks and my other vents cool down the truck just fine. So overall im happy with it.
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nice man nice.... check out my gallery for some carbon fiber interior
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Old 07-07-2008, 07:54 PM
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yes, i blocked off the back of the gauge pod so No hot or cold air is on the gauge. but now the center vent blows harder which is nice.
Good move, better than possible failure later! BTW, the more I look at the pictures, the more the marbling grows on me!
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Old 07-07-2008, 08:15 PM
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yeah I am going to do the door switch bezels and probably the "surfboard" too on the dash.
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