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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 12:04 AM
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Triple or Dual Bezel "Dash" Pod--UPDATED

UPDATE: 2/22/13...I AM KIND OF SOLD OUT FOR A FEW WEEKS. If you really want one made, PM me. I will need at least a week to make them. .

Each bezel is a result of HOURS AND HOURS of sanding. I use 60 grit, 100 grit, 180 grit, 220 grit, 400, 800 and even a 1000 grit in order to do it right. Ask anyone who has done these before, and they will attest to the amount of labor that is required.

Color: Satin black plastic spray paint about 3 coats
Clear Coat UV protection: Yes, about 3 light coats.

Be advised. I did not like the straight on look. So I angled the pods up and slanted them inward. In other words, they are slightly slanted up towards your eyes so that you can read the gauge better.

Triple SOLD OUT FOR A FEW WEEKS

Normal Dual Bezel SOLD OUT FOR A FEW WEEKS.

Left Sided Double SOLD OUT FOR A FEW WEEKS.

Left side single <-SOLD OUT FOR A FEW WEEKS

**I will pay shipping and give you a Tracking number. I will only ship US Post Office within the 48 US Contiguous states.PM me if interested.
Post office Shipping from Cedar Rapids Iowa 52402
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This is what it looks like in the car. This was before paint and sanding.

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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 12:13 AM
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This is VERY COOL! Like the concept of what You are doing! Keep up the Great Work!
Old Dec 27, 2012 | 12:30 AM
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I like how it doesnt really blockthe speedo. great job looks awesome
Old Dec 27, 2012 | 01:25 AM
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Yeah i made my own dual pod and i can attest to the countless hours of sanding involved....i think i had 16 hours total in mine....but i like things perfect
Old Dec 27, 2012 | 01:59 AM
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I don't even have a cobalt anymore but I want that.
Old Dec 27, 2012 | 07:39 AM
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Nice work on some uncharted territory. Bump.
Old Dec 27, 2012 | 09:46 AM
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 09:56 AM
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i like!
Old Dec 27, 2012 | 10:00 AM
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Wow great work mine turned out like ****
Old Dec 27, 2012 | 10:36 AM
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this is so bad ass.
Old Dec 27, 2012 | 04:35 PM
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I appreciate the kind responses everyone. I wanted to experiment with "2-on-the-Left" concept for a while in order to make the triple. I hadn't seen anyone's final concept before. So I just decided on the left side inbetween the Speedo. that seemed like a plausible place for a shift light. These take a little more time but I like how this one turned out.
Old Dec 27, 2012 | 04:41 PM
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ever think of 4? 2 each side.
Old Dec 27, 2012 | 04:45 PM
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4? The problem is the digital display on the right side. It would be blocked. So it isn't feasible.
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I would be nervous getting this in and out. Lol it took me forever to get my bezel out with the steering wheel on. I take off the wheel now. Lol

These pods are really nice
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It isn't that bad. As long as you rotate to the left side "behind " the turn signal , it comes right out. The steering column has to be at its lowest point.

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Originally Posted by PsychoCam
I would be nervous getting this in and out. Lol it took me forever to get my bezel out with the steering wheel on. I take off the wheel now. Lol

These pods are really nice



............... U take your steering wheel off.... To get your cluster bezel out?
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HMMM deployment present for myself maybe...Ill pm you
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PMs answered. Thank you for your interest



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