67 Camaro project "It Don't Fit" - Page 23 - Lateral-g Forums

makoshark · #**221** 08-19-2013, 02:44 PM

I have tried to think of every conceivable place to mount the gauges in my arrangement. I found a company, just dashes, that makes a dash panel with gauges mounted in them. However, they were asking $600 for the dash. I looked into the pilar pod setup as well, but just felt it may overpower the interior with gauges mounted up there. Same for doing them in the dash cover.

I think what I'm going to do is something like the Autometer console gauge pod for 68-9 Camaro's. However, I'll have to execute it in steel. I could use 2.5" exhaust tubing with some creative cutting. I think it would be relatively simple to fabricate, but time consuming. I have plenty of room on my console to install 5 gauges in that configuration. I could do 3 in the back and 2 in the front. Autometer one has 2 in the back and 2 in the front.

I think when it was done, it would look killer. What do ya think?

I'm holding out on showing the gauges just yet.

When I get them in my hands, then I'll post up some pictures. I think they look awesome!

I really do like the DD VHX gauges. What I don't like about them is the color scheme they offer them in. I wasn't aware they would allow you to custom order different schemes. Although, when I had the set I had, they also seemed a bit small. Now, if they could do something like the Marquez design that fits in a stock 67-8 dash, I'd be all over them. All the 3-1 gauge packs just made the gauges too small for my liking.

Roberts68 · #**222** 08-19-2013, 08:06 PM

Look up Carl Casanovas console if you are going that route. He has 3 rows of 2 shoehorned in there as I recall.

I am sure others may have as well but Carls car stands out in my mind plus he is always cool about sharing knowledge.

makoshark · #**223** 08-20-2013, 05:32 AM

I forgot he had that setup. Thanks for pointing that out.

Those would definitely save me a great deal of time if I could use those pods, but I wouldn't be able to use them on my particular console as its flat on top. The factory consoles have a slight curve to them. I chose not to incorporate that touch into mine because of the style of cupholder and shifter bezel I'm using. If I had proper tools to execute that, I would definitely do it. However, I'm working with basic tools, so gotta go at it the best way I can.

Constructing this car has taken me well beyond what I am really equipped to handle and originally set out to do. It is enjoyable when you get to stand back and look at the fruits of your hard work. Sure can be a true test of your patience at times though.

makoshark · #**224** 08-22-2013, 07:14 AM

Here's a CAD drawing I had done for my gauge panel on my custom console. My laser jet guy is cutting it for me today, so hopefully I can have this little project completed by this Sunday.

makoshark · #**225** 08-24-2013, 03:07 AM

My laser jet guy dropped off my gauge pod panel yesterday. I'm excited to get it built. I'm shooting for having it done by this evening, but it will probably take me till tomorrow evening to get it finished. That is if someone doesn't pull me away from all this fun