Gauges

[DNFXDLI]

I've been debating on and off the best way for me to mount gauges and have them look good and be functional. After seeing Ken's roll cage mounts, it gave me an idea...the pillar seems like a great place...so, I am thinking about having studs welded on to the pillar when it's in the body shop....thoughts????

 

[taxreliever]

I've been debating on and off the best way for me to mount gauges and have them look good and be functional. After seeing Ken's roll cage mounts, it gave me an idea...the pillar seems like a great place...so, I am thinking about having studs welded on to the pillar when it's in the body shop....thoughts????

Hey Duncanmaster.....keep in mind that my build was for shows, not for functionality. Although they look great, they add a little bit of a blindspot to the left front views....but I think you'll be ok if you don't have the roll cage as far out from the cab as I do.

If you're rig is lifted, your blind spot is that much more! Let me know if you need pictures from different angles inside.

 

[DNFXDLI]

No roll cage Ken...I'm talking about welding on mounting studs when the windshield is out to mount the gauges. I don't like the idea of them below the dash...it's too distracting to look down.
And...there is no planned lift.

 

[Fordzilla80]

If you're

It's supposed to be your. You're is the contraction for you are. If you are rig is lifted?



Just pullin your chain.

 

[Fordzilla80]

Duncan, i'm assuming 6th gens don't have A pillar trim or is it bare cab? I like them when there's a pod for the gauge(s) that molds into the trim. Also helps hide the wires. If there's no trim, then I'm not so sure it would look "right" by my book.

I'd try and mock it up first to see if you would really be happy with it. I would hate for you to weld tabs onto your truck only to be unhappy with the way it looks.

 

[DNFXDLI]

Duncan, i'm assuming 6th gens don't have A pillar trim or is it bare cab? I like them when there's a pod for the gauge(s) that molds into the trim. Also helps hide the wires. If there's no trim, then I'm not so sure it would look "right" by my book.

I'd try and mock it up first to see if you would really be happy with it. I would hate for you to weld tabs onto your truck only to be unhappy with the way it looks.

Bare metal...that's why I was asking..it is a more or less permanent deal.

 

[LEB Ben]

Shaun...he could route the wires into the pillar, if he was willing to drill.

 

[DNFXDLI]

Shaun...he could route the wires into the pillar, if he was willing to drill.

That was the thought Ben

 

[Fordzilla80]

Shaun...he could route the wires into the pillar, if he was willing to drill.

True. But I know it would be hard for me to drill a hole in such a pristine truck.

My truck is nowhere near pristine, but I still find it hard to take a drill to any part of the body. I think i'm done with the drill though.

 

[LEB Ben]

That was the thought Ben

Question being...how are you going to conceal the hole???????

 

[DNFXDLI]

True. But I know it would be hard for me to drill a hole in such a pristine truck.

My truck is nowhere near pristine, but I still find it hard to take a drill to any part of the body. I think i'm done with the drill though.

Believe me I feel the same way, but I have to do something...and to compound the issue, Autometer makes Ford Racing gauges, but not voltage or transmission temp dammit.

 

[Fordzilla80]

Question being...how are you going to conceal the hole???????

Same way you conceal any hole. Fill it.

 

[DNFXDLI]

Question being...how are you going to conceal the hole???????

Hole drilled correct size to accomodate grommets.

 

[taxreliever]

No roll cage Ken...I'm talking about welding on mounting studs when the windshield is out to mount the gauges. I don't like the idea of them below the dash...it's too distracting to look down.
And...there is no planned lift.

Ahhhh, then you should be fine.....I love the fact that I can always keep a constant eye on the guages and not have it affect my driving one bit....It's convenient for sure. Having them below the dash just seems like a pain to keep an eye on or even just the occasional glance. These things have a red tint glow to them at night and look super sweet when lit up.....nice soft red glow that doesn't affect your driving either.

 

[LEB Ben]

Same way you conceal any hole. Fill it.

Not if there's wires fed through it. I didn't know if he'd just let the gauges block the wires and holes...or what his plan was.

 

[Fordzilla80]

Not if there's wires fed through it. I didn't know if he'd just let the gauges block the wires and holes...or what his plan was.

My post wasn't about his gauges or the holes for the wires.

I hope that didn't go over your head.

 

[LEB Ben]

Aww geez...it did, I was in semi-tech mode.

 

[DNFXDLI]

Don't pervert my thread...

 

[Fordzilla80]

Too late.


lol.

Anyways, whatever you decide to do i'm sure it will look great! Best of luck on it!

 

[DNFXDLI]

Thanks...and I'm open to suggestions if anyone has them!