brianrupp78 10 Report post Posted October 14, 2010 Where do you guys put your aftermarket gauges... Im taking a break from trying to get my orinal ones working and need something in the car for now. I Have one of those three packs of gauges where they are all in a row... Where would you guys mount it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jholmes217 65 Report post Posted October 14, 2010 That's a problem on 69 Stangs. On other years, they can be mounted below the dash, but try that on a 69, and your shins will hit the guages when getting in and out (my experience anyway.) What I've done is get a window pillar guage mount for 2 guages, then also got the Shelby replica 2 guage mount that replaces the ash try in the center console. You can find those in CJ Pony parts or other catalogs. I have my tac mounted on the steering column. I have seen some folks drill out the center section of the dash, and other folks put the guages where the radio goes and it looked good. I just don't want to cut a good dash, and want to keep a radio. I've also seen a 69 Mach at a car show that had a custom made guage mount. He had a steel "bar" that attached to the steering column horizontally and extended out on both sides. He had a small tac on one side and small guages on the other. It might sound weird, but it looked good and didn't block the view of the original instrument panel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brianrupp78 10 Report post Posted October 14, 2010 Hey thanks for the replys lots of usefule info there. I kind of like the idea of putting them where the radio goes ust because i plan on making a center console and i could probably fit a cd player in there well see... Thanks for the help bud Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jholmes217 65 Report post Posted October 15, 2010 Your welcome. Here a couple links to the guage pods I have. By having both, I can run 4 guages. http://www.cjponyparts.com/fb-abs-pillar-post-gauge-pod-includes-matching-rh-pillar-w-o-pods-1969-1970/p/GP2/ http://www.cobranda.com/19cogapod.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
louie69 10 Report post Posted October 18, 2010 You mind posting a picture of your installed pillar pods? I bought some from NPD. They are most likely the same as CJ Pony Parts but with the gauges installed (2 1/16), the pod is not flush with the pillar. Looks nasty but the gauges are functional so I'm happy (for now.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jholmes217 65 Report post Posted October 18, 2010 I found a 69-70 billet aluminum radio delete gauge pod in the CJ Pony part catalog tonight, but it isn't listed on line. The part number is rb5 if you want to call them brianrupp78. Their number is 1-800-888-6473. I don't have the pillar pods installed yet louie69, so I may end up with the same problem. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuckeyeDemon 211 Report post Posted October 19, 2010 louie69, can you provide more information about the pillar pod? why doesn't it sit flush? any pics of the problem? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
68stang289 26 Report post Posted October 19, 2010 I ended up building my own 3 gauge pod that fits under the radio/heater control top plate. I put a link below with picture of my build. It turned out pretty good. The only downside (no pun intended) is that it is so low and if you're running a thick stalk Hurst shifter (like I am), it can get in the way of being able to fully see the gauge. I also think it would look much better with a smaller/different style gauge, but that was what came with the car when I bought it and I don't have the money right now to switch them out. http://www.stangfix.com/testforum/index.php/topic,9529.0.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
panteramatt 1 Report post Posted October 22, 2010 Thats EXACTLY what Ive been wanting to do. I have a 69 and where you put the gauges, mine has a cigarette lighter and ashtray. Can these be removed and if so how? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slick69 10 Report post Posted October 22, 2010 Matt, I went with the console setup and its better than anyplace else and they are facing you for great readability. Pretty easy to install and look factory. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slick69 10 Report post Posted October 22, 2010 I ended up building my own 3 gauge pod that fits under the radio/heater control top plate. I put a link below with picture of my build. It turned out pretty good. The only downside (no pun intended) is that it is so low and if you're running a thick stalk Hurst shifter (like I am), it can get in the way of being able to fully see the gauge. I also think it would look much better with a smaller/different style gauge, but that was what came with the car when I bought it and I don't have the money right now to switch them out. http://www.stangfix.com/testforum/index.php/topic,9529.0.html Pretty trick setup. Nice job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
panteramatt 1 Report post Posted October 22, 2010 Problem is, I dont have a console. Matt, I went with the console setup and its better than anyplace else and they are facing you for great readability. Pretty easy to install and look factory. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slick69 10 Report post Posted October 22, 2010 My bad. You could use it as a base point to build your own though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
