'91 Sub A-pillar gauge pods needed... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BigAlVB · 04-24-2003, 06:53 AM

I want to install 2 or 3 Autometer gauges in my 1991 Suburban. I want them installed in the a-pillar on the drivers side. Does anyone know of a part number for this part? I can't find anything anywhere! I heard once that the gauge pod for a Honda or another ricer would fit almost perfectly but I can't find any other info after a lot of searching.
Please help!

P.S. I finally got a digi cam and hope to post some pics of my Suburban sooner than later. Also, anyone got pics of their custom a-pillar gauges (within a pod or not?!).

Slonaker · 04-24-2003, 05:31 PM

I have seen this question come up 2 or 3 times before. I have never seen anyone say they had found one. It may be that our trucks are not popular enough yet for anyone to be maing one.

Slonaker

gldevall · 04-24-2003, 06:18 PM

I see that most A-pillar mounted gauges usually have a plastic trim piece mounted there. My truck does not have one there. Does yours? This may be why we have not been able to find one.

Capitol68 · 04-24-2003, 07:33 PM

hmm didnt know that ricer would work for pod,,i was looking also,,,ill check some sites and return,,,,if i dont get burned to he!! when i get back...

BigAlVB · 04-25-2003, 06:31 AM

I'm not positive, but I seem to remember that one of the pods off a ricer was almost a perfect match!
I'll try to get ahold of Autometer and see if they can't help. I tried ProPods but they can't seem to understand that a 1991 Sub is different than a 1991 pickup, for which they make gauge pods ('88+).
Please post if you have or obtain further info.

Capitol68 · 04-25-2003, 10:09 AM

havent found anything yet

LOHRTBT · 04-25-2003, 11:18 AM

NO one makes one.. You can use others but you will have to do some modifications to it and it wont fit right either.

BigAlVB · 04-26-2003, 12:57 PM

I found a place called Lo-Tek that makes hella many gauge pods, but none for our trucks. HOWEVER, if at least 20 people place orders they will custom build them for our trucks. This would be cool as heck.
If you are interested in getting something like this going, please post here. Check it out at www.gaugepods.com. This is a for real company, they make lots of these for other cars and are excellent quality. I've seen them in numerous Grand Prix's like my wife's car.
Let's see if we can't get at least 20 people to preorder and get this going.

Capitol68 · 04-26-2003, 07:55 PM

ok , found some in JCWhitney,,,,there is some for later model trucks,but i was looking thru the import stuff, I would prob say, for u to look in some imports at the angle and width of pillar and see if they come close to yours.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/product.jht...349933&BQ=jcw2
http://www.jcwhitney.com/product.jht...379154&BQ=jcw2

apstguy · 04-27-2003, 12:13 AM

I would be interested in the pods if it isn't too expensive.

BigAlVB · 04-27-2003, 06:38 AM

On their website, scroll down to the bottom of the PRODUCTS page and it tells about custom orders. It seems you can order 1,2 or 3 gauge pods as long as at least 20 people preorder (and prepay). Obviously the overall fitment won't change--just the number of gauges you want. I want a three gauge pod.
If anyone else is interested, post your reply here. I'll e-mail the company tomorrow.

Cole's 87 · 04-27-2003, 10:13 AM

you can count me in if the price is reasonable. Also you need to check if they are wanting all the pods to be the same. I dont think they will make some two gauge and some three. I believe they will all have to be the same. for a run of 20 Dont matter to me I go with a 3 or 2 pod

Capitol68 · 04-27-2003, 10:45 AM

i would be intrested,but i had a different plan.I want a left and right single so i could put tweeter speakers in,,,,,does that sound too dumb ?

BigAlVB · 04-27-2003, 02:40 PM

Capital 68--no, that actually sounds like a pretty good idea. I'm e-mailing them tomorrow and I'll ask them a lot of ?'s and refer them here, also. I've already got my Sport Comp gauges picked out so I really hope we can make this happen. I know we could use the mounting cups but I don't want to drill into my dash and the gauge pods just look really trick and make for a clean install IMHO.
Thanks for the support so far.

RockHQ · 04-29-2003, 10:52 AM

Any news from Lo-tek yet? I'm ready to spend the $$$, assuming they take credit card and will ship international.

ponjohn · 05-01-2003, 04:09 PM

I am interested as well, any more info............john

04-24-2003, 06:53 AM	#1
BigAlVB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 74	'91 Sub A-pillar gauge pods needed... Found 'em(possibly!) Read on... I want to install 2 or 3 Autometer gauges in my 1991 Suburban. I want them installed in the a-pillar on the drivers side. Does anyone know of a part number for this part? I can't find anything anywhere! I heard once that the gauge pod for a Honda or another ricer would fit almost perfectly but I can't find any other info after a lot of searching. Please help! P.S. I finally got a digi cam and hope to post some pics of my Suburban sooner than later. Also, anyone got pics of their custom a-pillar gauges (within a pod or not?!). __________________ "When this car hits 88 miles per hour, you're going to see some serious s&$!" Back To The Future Last edited by BigAlVB; 04-26-2003 at 04:33 PM.*

04-24-2003, 05:31 PM	#2
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	I have seen this question come up 2 or 3 times before. I have never seen anyone say they had found one. It may be that our trucks are not popular enough yet for anyone to be maing one. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

04-24-2003, 06:18 PM	#3
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	I see that most A-pillar mounted gauges usually have a plastic trim piece mounted there. My truck does not have one there. Does yours? This may be why we have not been able to find one. __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

04-24-2003, 07:33 PM	#4
Capitol68 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin,Tx Posts: 327	hmm didnt know that ricer would work for pod,,i was looking also,,,ill check some sites and return,,,,if i dont get burned to he!! when i get back... __________________ '68 Fleet LWB orig 307 .030 over GM Hei/w Accel Super coil orig. stock TH 400. _______________________ “What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal.” Albert Pine English author d.1851

04-25-2003, 06:31 AM	#5
BigAlVB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 74	I'm not positive, but I seem to remember that one of the pods off a ricer was almost a perfect match! I'll try to get ahold of Autometer and see if they can't help. I tried ProPods but they can't seem to understand that a 1991 Sub is different than a 1991 pickup, for which they make gauge pods ('88+). Please post if you have or obtain further info. __________________ "When this car hits 88 miles per hour, you're going to see some serious s*&$!" Back To The Future

04-25-2003, 10:09 AM	#6
Capitol68 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin,Tx Posts: 327	havent found anything yet __________________ '68 Fleet LWB orig 307 .030 over GM Hei/w Accel Super coil orig. stock TH 400. _______________________ “What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal.” Albert Pine English author d.1851

04-25-2003, 11:18 AM	#7
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	NO one makes one.. You can use others but you will have to do some modifications to it and it wont fit right either. __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

04-26-2003, 12:57 PM	#8
BigAlVB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 74	I found a place called Lo-Tek that makes hella many gauge pods, but none for our trucks. HOWEVER, if at least 20 people place orders they will custom build them for our trucks. This would be cool as heck. If you are interested in getting something like this going, please post here. Check it out at www.gaugepods.com. This is a for real company, they make lots of these for other cars and are excellent quality. I've seen them in numerous Grand Prix's like my wife's car. Let's see if we can't get at least 20 people to preorder and get this going. __________________ "When this car hits 88 miles per hour, you're going to see some serious s*&$!" Back To The Future

04-26-2003, 07:55 PM	#9
Capitol68 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin,Tx Posts: 327	ok , found some in JCWhitney,,,,there is some for later model trucks,but i was looking thru the import stuff, I would prob say, for u to look in some imports at the angle and width of pillar and see if they come close to yours. http://www.jcwhitney.com/product.jht...349933&BQ=jcw2 http://www.jcwhitney.com/product.jht...379154&BQ=jcw2 __________________ '68 Fleet LWB orig 307 .030 over GM Hei/w Accel Super coil orig. stock TH 400. _______________________ “What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal.” Albert Pine English author d.1851

04-27-2003, 12:13 AM	#10
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	I would be interested in the pods if it isn't too expensive. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

04-27-2003, 06:38 AM	#11
BigAlVB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 74	On their website, scroll down to the bottom of the PRODUCTS page and it tells about custom orders. It seems you can order 1,2 or 3 gauge pods as long as at least 20 people preorder (and prepay). Obviously the overall fitment won't change--just the number of gauges you want. I want a three gauge pod. If anyone else is interested, post your reply here. I'll e-mail the company tomorrow. __________________ "When this car hits 88 miles per hour, you're going to see some serious s*&$!" Back To The Future

04-27-2003, 10:13 AM	#12
Cole's 87 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 272	you can count me in if the price is reasonable. Also you need to check if they are wanting all the pods to be the same. I dont think they will make some two gauge and some three. I believe they will all have to be the same. for a run of 20 Dont matter to me I go with a 3 or 2 pod

04-27-2003, 10:45 AM	#13
Capitol68 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin,Tx Posts: 327	i would be intrested,but i had a different plan.I want a left and right single so i could put tweeter speakers in,,,,,does that sound too dumb ? __________________ '68 Fleet LWB orig 307 .030 over GM Hei/w Accel Super coil orig. stock TH 400. _______________________ “What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal.” Albert Pine English author d.1851

04-27-2003, 02:40 PM	#14
BigAlVB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 74	Capital 68--no, that actually sounds like a pretty good idea. I'm e-mailing them tomorrow and I'll ask them a lot of ?'s and refer them here, also. I've already got my Sport Comp gauges picked out so I really hope we can make this happen. I know we could use the mounting cups but I don't want to drill into my dash and the gauge pods just look really trick and make for a clean install IMHO. Thanks for the support so far. __________________ "When this car hits 88 miles per hour, you're going to see some serious s*&$!" Back To The Future

04-29-2003, 10:52 AM	#15
RockHQ ROCKET POWER! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Finland, Europe Posts: 509	Any news from Lo-tek yet? I'm ready to spend the $$$, assuming they take credit card and will ship international.



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05-01-2003, 04:09 PM	#16
ponjohn Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: woodbridge, ct. usa Posts: 145	Any news? I am interested as well, any more info............john

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