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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 |
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06-15-2010, 09:05 PM | #1 |
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Pillar gauge pods............ Any interest?
I recently purchased a quad pillar pod for my 95 Ford. It is really nice and was only $75. No one else makes a quad for the OBS fords. While I was talking to the guy I it from, I told him I wished someone made these for the 73-87 chevys. He told me if I can get a group of 50 guys together, he can get them made. These are thick plastic and not some thin cheap junk. I'm going to start a poll and see who would want what. Let me know what you guys think, Ryan.
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06-15-2010, 09:08 PM | #2 |
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Re: Pillar gauge pods............ Any interest?
I know we have enough chevy trucks I can vouge for 3 right off the bat. I'd probabaly go with atleast triples if not quads. I will vote triple since we need to reach 50 to get an order going.
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06-15-2010, 09:31 PM | #3 |
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Re: Pillar gauge pods............ Any interest?
should make some for the people on her with stereos, be nice with some for tweeters.
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06-15-2010, 10:14 PM | #4 |
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Re: Pillar gauge pods............ Any interest?
I have ben trying to find some. My vote is for the one with 3. Vacuum gauge, A/F gauge, oil temp. Mine already has volt, coolant, oil psi, gas (wich seems to be broken...every time i floor the truck it drops a hole bunch)
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06-15-2010, 10:30 PM | #5 |
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Re: Pillar gauge pods............ Any interest?
Any way to post up a pic to see what kind of quality and look we could be getting?
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06-15-2010, 10:41 PM | #6 |
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Re: Pillar gauge pods............ Any interest?
I'll take anything over two!!
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06-15-2010, 11:54 PM | #7 |
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Re: Pillar gauge pods............ Any interest?
To me pillar pods scream "Ricer"....
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06-16-2010, 12:20 AM | #8 | |
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Re: Pillar gauge pods............ Any interest?
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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.
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06-16-2010, 12:22 AM | #9 |
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Re: Pillar gauge pods............ Any interest?
Apearently you haven't looked inside any "real" performance related vehicles recently. Adding gauges to the pillar is much cleaner than hanging below the dash.
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06-16-2010, 12:35 AM | #10 |
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Re: Pillar gauge pods............ Any interest?
Apparantly you don't understand what someone's personal opinion is. I've looked at plenty of performance vehicles. I have a few myself. From what I remember, this was something VERY popular with the ricer crowd, which has spread into the rest of the automotive hobby. I don't like the look, guess I'm unfamiliar with performance vehicles....
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06-16-2010, 12:41 AM | #11 |
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Re: Pillar gauge pods............ Any interest?
its more of a diesel thing... depending on fit i voted for 3
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06-16-2010, 12:47 AM | #12 |
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Re: Pillar gauge pods............ Any interest?
I vote for Triple gauge pod, i could careless if it blocks my view or not LOL... but it ultimately depends on fit and finish of final product
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06-16-2010, 08:28 AM | #13 |
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Re: Pillar gauge pods............ Any interest?
I'd vote for a triple pod. Oil Pressure, Coolant Temp, and Vacuum.
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06-16-2010, 08:57 AM | #14 | |
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Re: Pillar gauge pods............ Any interest?
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i see them on ricers alot too but i also see them on drag cars.. usually on ricers, theyre just empty holes or they have guages that arent hooked up lol
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06-16-2010, 11:06 AM | #15 | |
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Re: Pillar gauge pods............ Any interest?
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The OP is trying to offer a product that might be of interest to some of our members. If you would like to offer advice in a positive manner, please do. If you have nothing more to add than negative input please find another thread.
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06-16-2010, 11:10 AM | #16 |
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Re: Pillar gauge pods............ Any interest?
I would be in for at least two tripples depending on quality.
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06-16-2010, 12:45 PM | #17 |
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Re: Pillar gauge pods............ Any interest?
I only need 2, one tiny tach (if there is such a thing) and Kenworth Thermometer.
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06-16-2010, 12:54 PM | #18 |
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Re: Pillar gauge pods............ Any interest?
i would like one too, either double or triple pod
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06-16-2010, 01:07 PM | #19 | |
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Re: Pillar gauge pods............ Any interest?
1) i suggest you do it all yourself.
2) i, personally, would want 4 holes, but i think you should offer all 4 types---1,2,3,+4. And i would definitely buy it, if it were available. i discovered a new material "thing": http://www.percyshp.com/HyperFiber.html a few rolls of this, and a good, hi-quality wood or foam mold and you're in business. Quote:
i have said it before and will say it again: Whoever comes out with pillar gauge pods for the 73-87(91's) will get all the marbles. The reasons why i don't do it myself is i don't have the time, money, ability or stomach to do it. The last 2----ability and stomach i feel are the most important reasons. Last edited by C-10 simplex; 06-16-2010 at 01:08 PM. |
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06-16-2010, 01:30 PM | #20 |
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Re: Pillar gauge pods............ Any interest?
i agree they would sell like crazy, 73-87 is a very very popular truck just about anywhere
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06-16-2010, 03:55 PM | #21 |
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Info on pillar pods
Ok, I should add in here that we will need 50 per order of pods to get them made. So if we want a 2 pod, 50 people will need to want one. If we want a triple, 50 people will need to want one. I screwed up and should have made the poll have 2 options, triple or quad. If we get enough people there is hope of doing a run of triples and quads. We are already almost half way there on the triples because a few of us want more than one. And if we have more triples than quads I will settle for a triple just to get one. I am getting pictures emailed to me and I wil post them up. These fit nice in the fords and I'm sure will fit nice in the chevys. As far as these being a blind spot, you'll have to get used to it. These can't be any worse than driving a newer truck with the huge pillars and the huge mirror hanging off the pillars. And as far as ricer? Yeah right, I've got a few pick ups that can show you ricer gauge pod power.
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06-16-2010, 03:57 PM | #22 | |
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06-16-2010, 05:39 PM | #23 |
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Re: Pillar gauge pods............ Any interest?
Just to clarify for some people...I am assuming that the pods are without gauges. I see some people wanting specific gauges with the pods. Are these pods for a common
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06-16-2010, 05:51 PM | #24 |
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Re: Pillar gauge pods............ Any interest?
good point... my dream would be one 2 5/8 hole for a tach and two 2 1/16 for vacuum and a/f ratio
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06-16-2010, 10:28 PM | #25 |
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Re: Pillar gauge pods............ Any interest?
You are correct, these are just the pods. No gauges included and yes they will be for 2 1/16 gauges.
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