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Old 08-14-2009, 01:09 PM   #1
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Air pressure gauge mounting location (67-72)

Where is everyone mounting their gauges? I just bought a Dakota Digital gauge and was thinking about mounting it where the ash tray is. It might take a little fabrication but I digress, let's see some pics.
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Old 08-14-2009, 06:44 PM   #2
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Re: Air pressure gauge mounting location (67-72)

I mounted my ARTcontroller in the console of my blazer,... but that doesn't help much for the pickup guys.
I think most people mount them in a seperate panel under the dash.
I always thought a 7-hole (or even the 3-hole) stock dash bezel could be modified to house the air gauges.
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Old 08-15-2009, 06:48 PM   #3
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Re: Air pressure gauge mounting location (67-72)

I am considering mounting mine where the radio was and moving the radio to the glovebox. The other thought was cutting out the center section of the dash, welding in a flat piece of steel and then installing gauges where the ashtray would have been and having the radio mount in the flat portion above that.
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Old 08-15-2009, 08:09 PM   #4
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Re: Air pressure gauge mounting location (67-72)

i would try to avoid cutting the dash just in case you ever want to move em. im thinking of putting mine in a steel plate just below the dash, or build a little console and mount them in there.
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Old 08-15-2009, 08:15 PM   #5
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Re: Air pressure gauge mounting location (67-72)

after alot of back and forth,I cut my dash.My pics aren't on this machine,but I filled the radio opening and cut holes for three guages.
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Old 08-15-2009, 11:12 PM   #6
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i would try to avoid cutting the dash just in case you ever want to move em.
Obviously think the idea through, but don't be afraid to change your mind down the road. It's just metal.




My Dakota Digital gauge has been mounted in a drawer in my office for nearly 3 years. I suppose I should do something with it.

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Old 08-18-2009, 07:11 PM   #7
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Obviously think the idea through, but don't be afraid to change your mind down the road. It's just metal.




My Dakota Digital gauge has been mounted in a drawer in my office for nearly 3 years. I suppose I should do something with it.
Wow i feel bad for knowing who that is...lol cool name bad show. N2TRUX Did a nice mount that fit up aginst his bench seat.
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