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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 05:54 PM
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Creative ideas for gauge placement?

I'm about to install several (4) Phantom gauges, and need some ideas on where to do the install. I want to shy away from the A-pillar setup, because that holds 3 at most, and I have 4 to do. Also, I like the sleeper look, and don't necessarily want everyone seeing my lit-up gauges at night. I was thinking about putting them all in a row just below the ashtray/drink holders, on the black plastic cover over the heater core (I think that's what is behind there). But that may be too low. Any ideas and/or pics would be appreciated.

Anyone mount them under the dash overhang, in front of the factory gauges? How about overhead?
 
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 07:12 PM
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get a triple pillar and a column mount
 
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 07:32 PM
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Why not something like this...




Just an idea!
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 07:56 PM
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Got Spot Putty?



 
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 08:10 PM
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used it all, sorry fruitcake.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 08:19 PM
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I'm going to drink beer right now with a new Thursday Drinking Buddy. I am moving on

Going to work on finishing the pod mod tonight
 
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 08:26 PM
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hey sicko, you are more than welcome to come over here and drink beer, while I hack snot all over your lovely bondo work.

When's my pod ready?

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Old Jan 21, 2005 | 09:10 AM
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I'm giving you the very first one with all the defects.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2005 | 10:13 AM
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02Thunder - very creative, I like your idea. Thanks a bunch.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2005 | 12:35 PM
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sorry about hijackin the thread. that Tampa guy is a real nut case.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 11:39 PM
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Re: Creative ideas for gauge placement?

Originally posted by fullboogie
I'm about to install several (4) Phantom gauges, and need some ideas on where to do the install. I want to shy away from the A-pillar setup, because that holds 3 at most, and I have 4 to do. Also, I like the sleeper look, and don't necessarily want everyone seeing my lit-up gauges at night. I was thinking about putting them all in a row just below the ashtray/drink holders, on the black plastic cover over the heater core (I think that's what is behind there). But that may be too low. Any ideas and/or pics would be appreciated.

Anyone mount them under the dash overhang, in front of the factory gauges? How about overhead?
Mine can be seen, but they don't stand out. I think they are in the perfect location, and after changing the finish they look almost like the factory put them there.

 

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Old Feb 17, 2005 | 01:35 AM
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Hey Sharpshooter,
Did you make that cluster or buy it. That thing is fricken awsome!
Holy crap I need to get me self one of those!
 
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Old Feb 17, 2005 | 03:30 AM
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Hey Sharpshooter,
Did you make that cluster or buy it. That thing is fricken awsome!
Holy crap I need to get me self one of those!
Sharpshooter: Hook up with a vendor, make a mold, mass produce and sell that damn thing. It will fit every F-150 from 1997-2004, so you will have no shortage of buyers. I believe it will be a very profitable venture.
 

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Old Feb 17, 2005 | 09:56 AM
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Def. make a mold of that, i think you could make some moneyyy. Plus, i'd like to have one
 
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Old Feb 17, 2005 | 11:25 AM
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yeah, i say get a mold made as well. that looks badass!
 
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