Author Topic: Gauge pod being made for Pinto's (Read 21560 times)

78pinto · « **on:** September 15, 2006, 08:54:32 PM »

Hi all, there is a possibility of someone making a 2 gauge A pillar pod. They are for 2 1/8 gauges. No price as of yet, but i'm wondering if there is any interest on this site. Speak up!

78pinto · « **Reply #1 on:** September 15, 2006, 08:55:07 PM »

another

77turbopinto · « **Reply #2 on:** September 15, 2006, 09:04:58 PM »

I saw that on the TF site. I did tell him I wanted one (or 2,3,4, or now 5)

Bill

skrach · « **Reply #3 on:** September 15, 2006, 09:13:50 PM »

accually i was thinking about making one but since someone is already doing it, im interested in buying one.

TIGGER · « **Reply #4 on:** September 15, 2006, 11:31:23 PM »

I am interested in one as well.

78pinto · « **Reply #5 on:** September 16, 2006, 09:41:52 AM »

I'm in contact with Mike, he says around $50 shipped, they are hand laid fibre glass. They are perfect if you don't want to cut up your dash for more gauges. A three pod will also be available.

ADaughen · « **Reply #6 on:** September 27, 2006, 09:08:13 AM »

That looks good. I'm up for one.

turbowagonman · « **Reply #7 on:** October 05, 2006, 05:19:45 AM »

I've sent him a Money Order for one I'll let you gut's know what it is like when I get it!

Shawn

pinto_351 · « **Reply #8 on:** November 13, 2006, 06:36:22 PM »

I'd be interested in one or two

billnall · « **Reply #9 on:** November 14, 2006, 06:34:56 PM »

Quote from: turbowagonman on October 05, 2006, 05:19:45 AM

I've sent him a Money Order for one I'll let you gut's know what it is like when I get it!

Shawn

Have you got it yet??
2 or 3 guage pod??

jimskatr103 · « **Reply #10 on:** November 16, 2006, 12:55:20 AM »

ide be interested in a couple. Any three gauge?!?

80pinto302 · « **Reply #11 on:** November 19, 2006, 06:14:35 PM »

oh wow! i was actually thinking the other day about having pillar mounted gauges, i want some too.

Starliner · « **Reply #12 on:** December 02, 2006, 05:08:03 PM »

My car is just a driver, but I gotta have a tach & temp gauge. There is not very many places to add gauges. So I put them in the center tray in a way that the tray is still useable. I purchase AutoMeter gauges, a two pod bracket, and angled bezels. I used the bracket upside down. You need to be careful cutting the tray as it can break easily. I drilled a million small holes and the used a dremel bit to finish. The angled bezels are nice for perfect viewing. Keep in mind that I just use the tach for reference and not racing/shifting. I did not add an oil pressure gauge. My experience is you either have oil pressure or you don't. So the oil pressure idiot light is good enough for a driver. I disconnected the temperature idiot wire.
See picture...

douglasskemp · « **Reply #13 on:** January 25, 2007, 08:15:30 PM »

So, has anyone gotten any of these yet, and if so, any pics with them installed? They look really good sitting on the bench, but lets get a set in a car! Oh, and yes I would be interested in a couple, once they are approved by the local consensus (aka you guys).
--Doug

map351 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 29, 2007, 08:57:50 AM »

Quote from: turbowagonman on October 05, 2006, 05:19:45 AM

I've sent him a Money Order for one I'll let you gut's know what it is like when I get it!

Shawn

Shawn if you sent me a money order for a pod i never received it?
I don't want this group thinking you didn't receive or your not satisfied with the parts i make.
2 pods have been sold & the second leaves this week (Mornblade) got the first & Tigger....

I have a 2 gage pod in my 73 pinto and it fits great and is easy to see when driving. On the 3 gage pod that will be this summer. I saw a greater need for the 79/80 front Valances so i went ahead and made the molds for them instead. The valances will be out of the mold starting this week..

Is there any other pinto parts in glass that are needed?

Mornblade · « **Reply #15 on:** April 30, 2007, 07:51:57 AM »

I recieved mine a while ago, but just haven't had a chance to mount it yet. Very nice, appears to be pretty sturdy, looks to have a nice fit. When I get it mounted I will post a pic.

douglasskemp · « **Reply #16 on:** May 04, 2007, 09:57:47 PM »

map351, they look really good. If you are the one making these, I am thankful as many are that someone has noticed the lapse in available parts for our favorite little ponies.

If there is one thing I can think offhand that needs to be reproduced more than ANYTHING else, that would have to be the gauge cluster housings. There are either three or four different ones, as I am not sure if the rallye gauges have a special one just for them.

The different ones that I know of are:
1) early style with three idiot lights
2) later style with four idiot lights (extra one for seat belt warning light)
3) 79-80 square style
4) and then again if the Tach gauge (rallye) setup has a different one, which is possible since the trim panel and lens are different.

map351 · « **Reply #17 on:** July 18, 2007, 07:02:04 AM »

The 3 gage pod is here. I'm making 10 as a first run...

map351 · « **Reply #18 on:** November 14, 2007, 08:09:22 AM »

The 2 gauge pod run is done, (No one wanted them) Only 3 gauge pods. 79/80 Valances, rear spoilers ( Soon).
3 Gauge pods are $48.00 + shipping..
Albums> http://community.webshots.com/user/map351

Mike

77turbopinto · « **Reply #19 on:** November 14, 2007, 08:49:37 AM »

Someone could buy a 3 pod and cut it to the number they want; maybe sell the rest? I know it would take some finishing work, but still doable I would think.

Bill

map351 · « **Reply #20 on:** November 14, 2007, 11:20:54 AM »

I destroyed the 2 gauge mold to make the 3 gauge mold, Since no one wanted the 2 gauge!
The 3 gauge pod is complete different, because of the short radius at the top of the windshield the 3 gauge won't work as a 2 gauge. The top gauge (#1) section won't work in the #2 spot and if you cut off the #1 sec, the #2 has no finished edge.
If you have a lot of time on your hands have fun..

77turbopinto · « **Reply #21 on:** November 14, 2007, 12:27:18 PM »

Quote from: map351 on November 14, 2007, 11:20:54 AM

I destroyed the 2 gauge mold to make the 3 gauge mold, Since no one wanted the 2 gauge!
The 3 gauge pod is complete different, because of the short radius at the top of the windshield the 3 gauge won't work as a 2 gauge. The top gauge (#1) section won't work in the #2 spot and if you cut off the #1 sec, the #2 has no finished edge.
If you have a lot of time on your hands have fun..

Well, it was just a thought.

I repaired F.G. radomes, and other F.G. compsite structures for over 20 years, so maybe I look at it differently. I guess someone with little knowledge might have problems.

Bill

map351 · « **Reply #22 on:** November 14, 2007, 12:32:41 PM »

What's you time worth?

77turbopinto · « **Reply #23 on:** November 14, 2007, 12:59:39 PM »

Quote from: map351 on November 14, 2007, 12:32:41 PM

What's you time worth?

Obviously less than yours, but then again, I never suggested YOU (or I) do anything.

I just figured that If someone wanted, and had some know-how, a BUYER might want to do some modification to one of your pods. I know that it would not be as easy as just cutting it, that's why I mentioned that some finish work would be needed. IMHO: It would be far easier for someone to modify a good quality F.G. one, than to try to fit one made for another car, or some cheap plastic universal one.

Sorry, but I only mentioned it to possibly help your sales.

Bill

bofferwacker · « **Reply #24 on:** February 27, 2008, 10:06:55 PM »

I want one now I am redoing my interior so I need it let me know the price. I need one 3 pod in black... PM me please

beegle55 · « **Reply #25 on:** March 14, 2008, 03:34:25 PM »

I'd be interested in a three-gauge setup to unclutter the gages on my steering console. PM me with/for more information and give me the price.

Mornblade · « **Reply #26 on:** April 25, 2008, 02:35:27 AM »

I like the two gauge myself... I think that the three gauge would take one gauge to too difficult of a place to see with a sideways glance.

Then again, I'm short and have to sit closer to the dash than some other people.

hellfirejim · « **Reply #27 on:** April 25, 2008, 07:31:58 AM »

I just started the 3 pod install and I like it for a number of reasons. First it allows me space for more gauges to see what is going on. It allows me to have a clean dash and I just think it looks cool. A good investment at a good price.

http://www.fordpinto.com/smf/index.php/topic,7726.20.html goto last post for pictures.

jim

XCorePintoLover · « **Reply #28 on:** May 16, 2008, 09:26:52 PM »

I was wondering if anyone made them. If not I was going to try, but I am VERY interested in at least one and I don't care about the price.

discolives78 · « **Reply #29 on:** September 29, 2008, 10:55:54 PM »

I got an extra console and radio delete cubby hole from the junkyard, cut the top edge from the console and used a 87-93 mustang radio install kit to put in a Kenwood cd player then cut the back off the cubby hole and mounted 3 guage kit there, works out pretty well except car has to be in neutral to get cd out. but the pillar guages are a neat idea and would add a modern touch. Just uncertain about running wires for senders

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