Here's the last thread...

We (meaning you guys via this forum) have figured out that problem is appearance. There is a large blank space under the gauge row and above the dash that isn't doing anything, just sitting there kindda silly looking. We know why its there; to provide the necessary clearance for the gauges to actually be mounted. The pod really isn't that large at all, it just looks like it is because of that space. Here is a picture of the pod next to a single gauge pod and a stock A-pillar, you can see it isn't that big. (sorry it came out so dark, shitty camera phone)



So I'm lying in bed the other night thinking about how to cope with that specific issue and I came up with this. Slope that area forward, hence giving it a better appearance. Here is the old next to the rough start of the new one:



I have only so far cut the bottom and front of this block. I haven't shaped the top or rear yet, which is why it is still large. I put the brow line back in, which I think is necessary. I think this idea is headed in the right direction. Here are a couple shots in the car.

 

too tall for me

 

That would look sick.

 

I still LOOOVVVEEEE the 1st idea with the housing commin off the speedo area! but beggers can't be choosers. so, in this case, anything u amke will be good cent!

 

love the slope now trim up the ass a little. its nice to see you're working with us on this.

 

why dont u just wait for a triple gauge pod? or make one yourself, thats going to make ur dash look like **** =/

 

for some reason that just screams getto... reminds me of my friends foxbody mustang.... just throw a 5" monster tach up there and your good to go...


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guys, he's gonna finish that, that is just the prototype for fitment and stuff

i think it would work a lot better if you had it extending from the normal cluster housing

 

I dont like it , way to tall , i would wait for a triple piller my self . but have to give you credit for attempting a gage pod.

 

If your going to do something with the center of the dash, your going to have to get into cutting up the top dash piece and fitting in better. Nothing you do is going to look good if it is just sitting on the top of the dash like that.

 

Agreed, if a had something like that, i'd have to whole dash redone with the pod built in

 

Looks Like Rice!!!!

 

What is right under that center panel part? is it full of wires and tubing? If not then i would try and keep it as low as possible and have the gauges partially fit into the stock dash.

 

took these at the meet. i think it looks good and doesnt block your view at all.





hope these photos will bring you justice halfcent.

 

still like the first idea but this ones getting better... just my opinion

 

I like the direction you are headed in. Kudos to you for the extensive effort!!!

 

OK, new progress made, new thread....
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