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Burgundy Bomber · 01-08-2009, 09:42 AM

Just out of curiousity... was that a pringles lid?

I'm just keeping the A-Pillar and doing red white and blue gauge color themes.

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CW6.7 · 01-08-2009, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Burgundy Bomber

Just out of curiousity... was that a pringles lid?

I'm just keeping the A-Pillar and doing red white and blue gauge color themes.

Pringles lid!! Nice. Nope it is the plastic face cover that come on Diprocl gauges. It is the same OD as the trim around the gauge.

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**IC-Smoke** · 01-08-2009, 01:19 PM

thats a great idea!

how would you run the wires? would you have to drill into the top of your dash?

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CtAlucard · 01-08-2009, 02:12 PM

Your idea for this guage cluster is exactly what I thought the first time I sat in my truck. To me, it was the logical place for guages, and there is plenty of room for it without reducing visibility. I especially like the Edge Attitude integration idea.

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CW6.7 · 01-08-2009, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by CtAlucard

Your idea for this guage cluster is exactly what I thought the first time I sat in my truck. To me, it was the logical place for guages, and there is plenty of room for it without reducing visibility. I especially like the Edge Attitude integration idea.

I will keep you guys posted. Today I got in touch with Gauge works. I sent them the pictures. He said they would take a look at it.

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**Michael** · 01-09-2009, 03:13 PM

Let me know if they aren't able to help you. It may be something we could run on our rapid prototype machine. I came up with the same idea for my Ford, and even hacked something together out of an upside-down over-mirror pod, but it was pretty ugly and kept sliding off (since the contour did not match the curve of the dash, and I only had a small contact patch of velcro). One of these days I plan to build one for my truck.

Regards,
Michael Pliska

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CW6.7 · 01-13-2009, 05:15 PM

Finally got my new gauges in today. Now you can get a better idea of what I going for. I found a local shop today that is going to help with the design.... never heard any word back from guage works. The guy was showing me some of the work today and they do all kinds of crazy stuff. They even had and article on the wall about some stuff they had done in a 'Rides" project. So any way here are some pics with the gauges in place.

I think i'm gonna stick with 4 gauges up there. I think 5 might be a little much.

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studdish · 01-13-2009, 05:33 PM

I think the 5th gauge would be a little much as well... I like how it looks though i wouldnt mind having of of those when i get my gauges. Are they just doing one for you or are you going to make a few?

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CW6.7 · 01-13-2009, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by studdish

I think the 5th gauge would be a little much as well... I like how it looks though i wouldnt mind having of of those when i get my gauges. Are they just doing one for you or are you going to make a few?

Well not real sure. One off to start. But if I can get them molded with ABS. It would really help my cost if some others could split the cost. If 1 = $1000 and 10 = $1200, $120 a piece wouldn't be bad. I'll let you all know if I can get anyone to produce these things.

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Rockwerx · 01-13-2009, 09:49 PM

I like your new idea to mount some gauges. 5 is what I would need (want actually!). Is there much room for the defrost air to get at the windshield? Also is it hard to clean the windshield with that pod?

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CW6.7 · 01-13-2009, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockwerx

I like your new idea to mount some gauges. 5 is what I would need (want actually!). Is there much room for the defrost air to get at the windshield? Also is it hard to clean the windshield with that pod?

Right it does not block the defrost. Cleaning the windshield may be a little difficult.

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benzino909 · 01-13-2009, 10:28 PM

idea seems to be great. will stay tuned to see how it works out. Just installed an A-Pillar today and love how it looks but im already grabbing for the old handle that doesn't exist anymore. I guess ill have to get used to it..

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01-08-2009, 09:42 AM	#13 (permalink)
Burgundy Bomber Diesel Head Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,349 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Burgundy Bomber's Truck Pics	Just out of curiousity... was that a pringles lid? I'm just keeping the A-Pillar and doing red white and blue gauge color themes. __________________ Truckless, Carless, Homeless, Jobless so I'm having a rough decade...... oh well.

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01-08-2009, 01:19 PM	#15 (permalink)
IC-Smoke MI Chapter President Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: HUDSON, MI Posts: 5,225 Thanks: 11 Thanked 32 Times in 26 Posts IC-Smoke's Truck Pics	thats a great idea! how would you run the wires? would you have to drill into the top of your dash? __________________ IAN COLEMAN - President Great Lakes CUMMINS Crew 1990 W350 4x4 LE std cab auto *Project Restoration* 2001 2500 4x4 3rd gen head, Twin Turbo, DTT trans, Monster pump 2006 2500 4x4 Smarty JR, H2's, B&W, AFE, 5" exhaust, meyer plow

01-08-2009, 02:12 PM	#16 (permalink)
CtAlucard Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lone Star State Posts: 140 Thanks: 7 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post CtAlucard's Truck Pics	Your idea for this guage cluster is exactly what I thought the first time I sat in my truck. To me, it was the logical place for guages, and there is plenty of room for it without reducing visibility. I especially like the Edge Attitude integration idea. __________________ 2008 6.7 SLT Black MegaCab DRW 4x4 Auto 68rfe BADP Gen I 4" TBE, SE EGR/Cooler Kit, Pressure Box Fooler, 17" KMC Rock Stars, Tekonsha P3

01-09-2009, 03:13 PM	#18 (permalink)
Michael ISSPRO Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Happy Valley, Oregon Posts: 278 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 7 Posts Michael's Truck Pics	Let me know if they aren't able to help you. It may be something we could run on our rapid prototype machine. I came up with the same idea for my Ford, and even hacked something together out of an upside-down over-mirror pod, but it was pretty ugly and kept sliding off (since the contour did not match the curve of the dash, and I only had a small contact patch of velcro). One of these days I plan to build one for my truck. Regards, Michael Pliska __________________ ISSPRO Engineering Manager 1995 F350 PSD CC DRW, 265k miles, ISSPRO Performax & EV² gauges & a few other mods 00 Jetta TDI, Kerma tuning, Der Chimera stage 2 clutch Planning to get a 1998 Dodge Quad Cab 4x4 12V as my next toy (as soon as I recover financially from my divorce)

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CW6.7 Diesel Freak Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 721 Thanks: 11 Thanked 29 Times in 22 Posts CW6.7's Truck Pics	Finally got my new gauges in today. Now you can get a better idea of what I going for. I found a local shop today that is going to help with the design.... never heard any word back from guage works. The guy was showing me some of the work today and they do all kinds of crazy stuff. They even had and article on the wall about some stuff they had done in a 'Rides" project. So any way here are some pics with the gauges in place. I think i'm gonna stick with 4 gauges up there. I think 5 might be a little much. __________________ 07.5 - QCSB - 6.7L - Smarty - Suncoast 44-3D 68RFE - Afe intake - TS MP8 - 5in Magnaflow TBE - Blocked EGR - 22's - Bilstien 5100s - Fox Stabilizer - Optix (Boost, Drive, Trans, Pyro, RP) - Pioneer D3 - Fleece Boost Controler

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studdish Diesel Head Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: FOCO, COLORADO Posts: 2,095 Thanks: 35 Thanked 37 Times in 26 Posts studdish's Truck Pics	I think the 5th gauge would be a little much as well... I like how it looks though i wouldnt mind having of of those when i get my gauges. Are they just doing one for you or are you going to make a few? __________________ 07.5 6.7 2500 G56, leveled on MTZ 35's,B-MAXX,mp-8,MODDED RAIL, WILDcard INTAKE, ALL NEW WCC T-BARS, AFE BOOST TUBE,DiPricols-x3, All Amsoil fluids,6k HIDS, HUGE THANKS TO WALLY @ FTE DIESEL for many parts! and SPOOL'N sum LOVEFAB TWINS

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Rockwerx Diesel Head Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alberta Posts: 1,653 Thanks: 5 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Rockwerx's Truck Pics	I like your new idea to mount some gauges. 5 is what I would need (want actually!). Is there much room for the defrost air to get at the windshield? Also is it hard to clean the windshield with that pod? __________________ 2008 3500 Laramie QC 4x4 LB DRW 6.7 CTD Auto LSD 3.73 EJA EPP 5" TBE AFE CAI -EGR 3.5" BOOST TUBE AirDog 150 RWX Most wanted mods: Wild Card Customs Intake Horn,Twins

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benzino909 Diesel Freak Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA Posts: 758 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts benzino909's Truck Pics	idea seems to be great. will stay tuned to see how it works out. Just installed an A-Pillar today and love how it looks but im already grabbing for the old handle that doesn't exist anymore. I guess ill have to get used to it.. __________________ 08 - 6.7 - 6spd - Blk: Tint, Shave & LineX. PMT, MP-8, AFE Stg 2, 5" H&S, BMF 20's, 33's, Leveled, SB DxD 3250, EGR Block, DiPricols, FPE Boost Controller. AD150 & Recons waiting to be installed