69volunteer 84 Report post Posted October 7, 2014 (edited) Has anyone used this? I would like to get an actual oil pressure and temp gauge in my car (for piece of mind). I have a console and thought about making something out of fiberglass similar to the Shelby gauge pod at the ashtray but this would be easier. It has a terrible review on the CJ site. http://www.cjponyparts.com/catalogsearch/result/?product_applications_year=1969&q=gauge+pillar Would this be a better option? http://www.mustangsunlimited.com/itemdy00.asp?T1=65044+01 Edited October 7, 2014 by 69volunteer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven R code 281 Report post Posted October 7, 2014 The 2nd option you listed is what I have. I went with an original style gauge set and looks great.....and I 'm not missing the ashtray. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuckeyeDemon 211 Report post Posted October 8, 2014 the console gauge pod is easy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69volunteer 84 Report post Posted October 8, 2014 I looked at my console last night and I don't see how it will fit and still be able to use my heat/ac controls Anybody have any good pics they can post? Also what brand gauge set did you go with? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuckeyeDemon 211 Report post Posted October 9, 2014 I looked at my console last night and I don't see how it will fit and still be able to use my heat/ac controls Anybody have any good pics they can post? Also what brand gauge set did you go with? i don't have AC. not sure it matters. it's just the cheap holder posted below. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70fastbak 16 Report post Posted October 9, 2014 I just purchased the console gauge pod from mustangs unlimited. The texture isn't quite the same as the console texture. Once installed with gauges and in the car im sure it wont be noticed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
louie69 10 Report post Posted October 10, 2014 How did your install go? I had the pillar pod installed and after the gauges were installed the pillar wouldn't fit flush against the A-pillar. It stuck out about 1/4 inch. I absolutely hated that and lived with it like that for about 2 years until I re-did the entire gauge pod and got rid of the pillar pod's all together. Good luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangme428 33 Report post Posted October 13, 2014 i have the a-pillar gauge pod... yes its not OEM quality ... but it was the only A-pillar pod i could find. i dont have it 100% installed, but i have mounted my vacuum and air fuel ratio gauges in it... it does not have a hole to mount at the base of the windshield, i had planned on drilling my own once i have it positioned like i want it. with the gauges installed in the pod some of the weakness of the plastic goes away and the overall pod is more ridged... but the finished texture, and overall quality can be improved! not a lot to tell by the pics.. but all i have at the moment... i also have the ashtray mounted shelby style pod with AC... the AC controls are hard to get at but it does work.... its not perfect... i dont have the console installed at the moment to take pics. we dont have a lot of options it seems... but the a-pillar unit can be painted to make the texture and quality look better..which is what i plan on doing... and if you like you can stiffen up the unit with some DIY reinforcements.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969vert 55 Report post Posted October 14, 2014 I used Auto Meter 12100 for my car.. just screwed it to the stock A pillar it was for 87 to 93 mustang 2 gauge.. a little gap being more round verses more square pillar.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juit 34 Report post Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) I install them under the steering wheel, look good and wont bother while driving, built a pod with rattle paint cans http://forums.vintage-mustang.com/mod-custom-forum/650550-sunpro-air-fuel-gauge-diy-pod-great-lateral-looks-mustang-69-a.html Edited October 14, 2014 by juit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69volunteer 84 Report post Posted October 14, 2014 Thanks for all the replies The a-pillars are $100 vs $27 for the console. The problem is I think my console is mounted too far forward as my ash tray wont open all the way--only about 45 deg. Any thoughts on gauges that might be a close match to the stock? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
