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eventytoo · 08-13-2010, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Something that you need to consider is how these will fit on a 73-87 pillar. I have seen them mocked up and anything beyond a two gauge pod is going to obstruct your view.

I don't mean to rain on your parade, but I will say that getting 50 orders to actually happen is going to be impossible. Getting 10 people to stay committed on a group buy is hard, getting 50 just isn't going to happen.

X2

Can't see to the left that well with 2 so good luck with 3. I have a feeling this is why auto meter never made any yet.

Made my own, ran me 20 bucks.

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-13-2010, 04:03 PM

One thing first off, your gauge pod you built doesn't have the gauges level. That's why you can't see them. Second, I highly doubt that one more gauge will kill my view. I drive a 05 Dodge everyday, (With a triple pillar) go drive one of these and tell me about obstruction of view. Or even try a ford super duty out with their big mirror bracket right there. Finally, Auto Meter never built them because they never had much of a call for them. I've talked to them several times about getting these made.

As far as keeping a group buy together, we'll just have to see how it goes. If you don't want one, don't worry about it.

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-13-2010, 04:05 PM

Another thing, even if the top gauge is hard to see, I could care less. It is better than on the floor where my other gauges are. I'm going to say that these triple pods should be fine set up correctly.

yousesteers · 11-08-2011, 10:05 PM

Has this Idea died or is someone still thinking about getting them made i would like a quad for my 84 crew cab with cummins

hick · 11-09-2011, 12:20 AM

Ditto... I suspect this ship has sailed...

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-09-2011, 08:57 PM

The guy I was working with to get these made said the company he uses was too busy to do these. I'm trying to find another route with little luck.

68Timber · 11-11-2011, 10:58 PM

I contacted Autometer today here: http://www.autometer.com/contact.aspx
and expressed my interest in the 3-gauge pods. If enough people do the same, they will make them...

View Poll Results: How many guages in the pod would you prefer?
Single gauge pod	1	1.18%
Dual gauge Pod	13	15.29%
Triple gauge pod	59	69.41%
Quad gauge pod	12	14.12%
Voters: 85. You may not vote on this poll

08-13-2010, 04:03 PM	#77
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Pillar gauge pods............ Any interest? One thing first off, your gauge pod you built doesn't have the gauges level. That's why you can't see them. Second, I highly doubt that one more gauge will kill my view. I drive a 05 Dodge everyday, (With a triple pillar) go drive one of these and tell me about obstruction of view. Or even try a ford super duty out with their big mirror bracket right there. Finally, Auto Meter never built them because they never had much of a call for them. I've talked to them several times about getting these made. As far as keeping a group buy together, we'll just have to see how it goes. If you don't want one, don't worry about it. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.* Last edited by Dieselwrencher; 08-13-2010 at 04:07 PM.

08-13-2010, 04:05 PM	#78
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Pillar gauge pods............ Any interest? Another thing, even if the top gauge is hard to see, I could care less. It is better than on the floor where my other gauges are. I'm going to say that these triple pods should be fine set up correctly. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

11-08-2011, 10:05 PM	#79
yousesteers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Paris, MO Posts: 290	Re: Pillar gauge pods............ Any interest? Has this Idea died or is someone still thinking about getting them made i would like a quad for my 84 crew cab with cummins

11-09-2011, 12:20 AM	#80
hick Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 286	Re: Pillar gauge pods............ Any interest? Ditto... I suspect this ship has sailed... __________________ 1989 3+3 2wd Dually. 454 BB. Factory loaded for the day, including Alcoa rims.

11-09-2011, 08:57 PM	#81
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Pillar gauge pods............ Any interest? The guy I was working with to get these made said the company he uses was too busy to do these. I'm trying to find another route with little luck. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

11-11-2011, 10:58 PM	#82
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Pillar gauge pods............ Any interest? I contacted Autometer today here: http://www.autometer.com/contact.aspx and expressed my interest in the 3-gauge pods. If enough people do the same, they will make them... __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

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