Gauge Pod for Steering Wheel
i want it all in the cubby so its hidden, i dont like to have all that clutter out in the open all the time.
Sure. Just something to fill in the center area, like a box? Tucked down under facing up or with a gap in the front?
Hey PM me. I wanna talk about doing some custom Gauge Pod stuff for my Datsun 510. Thanks......
I want to replace my current (home made) upper consol (pic 1) with a molded, angled towards the driver, 4 pod console that fits a boost control module too. (you can see the silver rectangular guege in the previous pic) I want 4 across and the Boost module centered below it.
I want it to come from the bottom of my dash and seamlessly flow from into my bottom consol and look like a "stock" setup. You can see where it separates in pic 2 where there is a black angled lower consol and then the upper leather wrapped boxy thing with two elec. gauges on it.
Where are you located? This would obviously be better if you were near so that you can physically look at my setup and take dimesions.
I have MANY ideas but just don't know how to do this and make it look great.
At first look How would you go about this?
Thanks in advance....
Yes, unless I can get a core to work on and then have you send me yours when you get the other one.
I have a core for the 05-06 sedan/05-07 coupe interior right now but don't have an 03-04.
I have a core for the 05-06 sedan/05-07 coupe interior right now but don't have an 03-04.
I need a 4 gauge (2-1/16") pod/panel setup.
I want to replace my current (home made) upper console (pic 1) with a molded, angled towards the driver, 4 pod console that fits a boost control module too. (you can see the silver rectangular guege in the previous pic) I want 4 across and the Boost module centered below it.
I want it to come from the bottom of my dash and seamlessly flow from into my bottom consol and look like a "stock" setup. You can see where it separates in pic 2 where there is a black angled lower consol and then the upper leather wrapped boxy thing with two elec. gauges on it.
Where are you located? This would obviously be better if you were near so that you can physically look at my setup and take dimesions.
I have MANY ideas but just don't know how to do this and make it look great.
At first look How would you go about this?
Thanks in advance....
I want to replace my current (home made) upper console (pic 1) with a molded, angled towards the driver, 4 pod console that fits a boost control module too. (you can see the silver rectangular guege in the previous pic) I want 4 across and the Boost module centered below it.
I want it to come from the bottom of my dash and seamlessly flow from into my bottom consol and look like a "stock" setup. You can see where it separates in pic 2 where there is a black angled lower consol and then the upper leather wrapped boxy thing with two elec. gauges on it.
Where are you located? This would obviously be better if you were near so that you can physically look at my setup and take dimesions.
I have MANY ideas but just don't know how to do this and make it look great.
At first look How would you go about this?
Thanks in advance....
I'm in Phoenix, AZ.
If I understand right, you want something to replace that leather wrapped panel you have now with 4 gauges angled toward the driver and the other equipment below it?
This part would have more of a sweeping flow from the lower console up to the bottom of the dash to have a more oem-like flow?
Something like this would be very tough to build without having the car available to test fit the part and figure out angles for the gauges. If you were local it would not be too tough to build but this isn't something I would want to take on without having the car close. If it didn't turn out just right I would be upset (as would you).
I'm in Phoenix, AZ.
If I understand right, you want something to replace that leather wrapped panel you have now with 4 gauges angled toward the driver and the other equipment below it?
This part would have more of a sweeping flow from the lower console up to the bottom of the dash to have a more oem-like flow?
Something like this would be very tough to build without having the car available to test fit the part and figure out angles for the gauges. If you were local it would not be too tough to build but this isn't something I would want to take on without having the car close. If it didn't turn out just right I would be upset (as would you).
If I understand right, you want something to replace that leather wrapped panel you have now with 4 gauges angled toward the driver and the other equipment below it?
This part would have more of a sweeping flow from the lower console up to the bottom of the dash to have a more oem-like flow?
Something like this would be very tough to build without having the car available to test fit the part and figure out angles for the gauges. If you were local it would not be too tough to build but this isn't something I would want to take on without having the car close. If it didn't turn out just right I would be upset (as would you).
I totally understand. I am kind of working on a consol myself but I doubt it will have the finished look that yours has.
I used a wood backer with 2" PVC pipe, foam and bondo. What can I use to smooth out all the pits and make all the
surfaces smooth?
What could I do as far as coverings to get an OEM look to it?
Here are pics.....
Of course it needs to be finished and I don't think it's that bad for my very first stab at this sort of thing.
It will have sides on it but if it could have some "shape" to the side instead of a flat board, that would be better.
Any advice/comments/constructive criticism would be welcomed.
Last edited by SR20DETDatsun; Oct 17, 2009 at 09:14 PM.
510 Center console
Hey again.
Here are some pics. This is not finished of course and it needs lots of shaping and hole filling still but I don't think it is a bad start for my very first time trying something like this.
This will replace the leather center section of my consol.
It contains 4 pods and a sunk in pod for my boost control.
Take a look......
Of course I am going to add sides to it but I would like some shape instead of straight or angles sides.
The gauge pods hold the gauges perfectly. They fit nice and tight. The Boost Control pod fits perfectly too.
What else can I do with this?
Thanks for all of your time.....
Here are some pics. This is not finished of course and it needs lots of shaping and hole filling still but I don't think it is a bad start for my very first time trying something like this.
This will replace the leather center section of my consol.
It contains 4 pods and a sunk in pod for my boost control.
Take a look......
Of course I am going to add sides to it but I would like some shape instead of straight or angles sides.
The gauge pods hold the gauges perfectly. They fit nice and tight. The Boost Control pod fits perfectly too.
What else can I do with this?
Thanks for all of your time.....
Last edited by SR20DETDatsun; Oct 19, 2009 at 06:07 PM.
Oh and for anyone else, I just picked up a clock finisher for the 03-04 and am going to build a gauge pod like mine and put it up for sale. Should be next month some time. I also have one for an 05+ that I need to do.
I know it's been a while, but do you still do this? I have an '05 Sedan.