...My new gauges!

[Petrograde]

well,.. I got tired of the white Autometer gauges. I've decided to go with the Autometer Cobalt Series. So far, I only have the oil pressure and voltmeter,.. and I finally got an A-piller dual pod. :banana:

These are full sweep electrical gauges, not cheap,.. but I think it's worth the cost. Voltmeter was $99.95 and the Oil pressure was $199.95 :eek: at Summit Racing.

http://www.autometer.com/img_products/6153_d.jpghttp://www.autometer.com/img_products/6191_d.jpg

I don't think I'm gonna put them in the original positions. Here's what I'm thinking:

Instead of trying to explain,.. I've made a crude drawing. :P

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=74 42&stc=1

I want to get a dual dash pod like Big Joe P has, and put the oil pressure & voltmeter right in front of my face. Oil pressure is arguably the most important gauge, so I want it where I can easily see it, and I like to keep an eye on my voltmeter (especially since I installed the underdrive pullies)

I think this layout makes sense,.. well, it makes sense to me anyway. :rolleyes: I'd like to hear some opinions on that.

Also,... I've never installed gauges before, I'm not much of an electrician, but I think I can manage. Any advice, tips, or tricks will be greatly appreciated! :bows:

Well?

[Fourth Horseman]

Nice looking gauges! I like the black faces. On a related note, I saw TooManyFord's sweet AutoMeter Nexus gauges. Talk about sexy looking! Wow!

I've got an A-pillar two-gauge pod coming and I'm going to put AutoMeter ultra-light oil temp and trans temp up there. I'd like a/f ratio and fuel pressure but not sure where to mount them.

[TooManyFords]

Those Cobalts look NICE! Make sure you snap off a couple pictures of them lit at night. You will like them!

Huzzah!

john

[Haggis]

Way to go Tom, not bad for el pinche guero, they look real nice. I for one do not like the look of the a-pilar pod or the one on the dash, but hey that is just me, another el pinche guero.

One tequila
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Floor...

[UAW 588]

One tequila
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Floor...
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hey kids, it's time for the banana splits!!!!!!!!! :lol:

[Logan]

Logan says. Dash pods are a last resort. You can fit 3 in your console cluster and 3 on the A pillar man, no need for the dash pod.

[the_pack_rat]

Voltmeter was $99.95 and the Oil pressure was $199.95 :eek: at Summit Racing.These are like sofa king not cheap eh ?.

[WolfeBros]

Logan says. Dash pods are a last resort. You can fit 3 in your console cluster and 3 on the A pillar man, no need for the dash pod.

:stupid: Gotta go with the bossman on this one. Dash pods are a bit much on a daily driver.

[Petrograde]

Logan says. Dash pods are a last resort. You can fit 3 in your console cluster and 3 on the A pillar man, no need for the dash pod.
heh,.. I already ordered the dash pod,.. if I can't get it to fit just right I'll definately add the gauges to the console cluster and A-pillar..


These are like sofa king not cheap eh ?.
:rofl: nope,.. but what the hell.

..anybody have any install tips?

[Petrograde]

.....anybody?

[Blackened300a]

.....anybody?
Try not to Ruin the Pillars with holes from the screws they give you. 3M double sided Adhesive Will work fine. Just be sure to rub the pillar with alcohol to get any impurities off so the tape will stick nicey nice. Also I ageree that the Dash Pod is a bit much. Unless you want your Dash to look like the cockpit of a 747.

[Petrograde]

hmm,.. yeah,.. ya might be right. I might be a bit much. I think I'll start by making the A-pillar into a triple pod. I can't add a third by removing the cig. lighter cause my GPS is plugged in there, and they don't make a kit to hardwire it. :rolleyes:

Also,.. I think I'm gonna need a wiring diagram. I was looking at the directions that came with the gauges,... they aren't very descriptive. Granted,.. Like I said earlier,.. I'm not much of an electrician. How the hell am I supposed to tell the wires apart? I know, I know,... get the wiring diagram. :P

EDIT: after looking at the pics of Big Joe P's A-Pillar and dash pod again, I don't think it's too much.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/the_whole_shebang.jpg

[Logan]

Yes you can Cracka!!!

Get creative dammit!

What you do is you relocate the cigarette lighter from a FRONT facing cigarette lighter to a SIDE facing cigarette lighter, which is prettier anyway for your ghetto power adpater requirements.

Just create a hole on the passenger side of the console guage pod as far back as you realistically can, that'll leave enough room for the gauge to fit where the cigarette lighter WAS and enough room for a side mount cigarette lighter...

Yo yo yo...


hmm,.. yeah,.. ya might be right. I might be a bit much. I think I'll start by making the A-pillar into a triple pod. I can't add a third by removing the cig. lighter cause my GPS is plugged in there, and they don't make a kit to hardwire it. :rolleyes:

Also,.. I think I'm gonna need a wiring diagram. I was looking at the directions that came with the gauges,... they aren't very descriptive. Granted,.. Like I said earlier,.. I'm not much of an electrician. How the hell am I supposed to tell the wires apart? I know, I know,... get the wiring diagram. :P

EDIT: after looking at the pics of Big Joe P's A-Pillar and dash pod again, I don't think it's too much.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/the_whole_shebang.jpg

[Zack]

I will be modifying my overhead console in the near future to house A digital display that reads everything you'd ever want to know.
Ill post pics when Im done.

[Petrograde]

Yes you can Cracka!!!

Get creative dammit!

What you do is you relocate the cigarette lighter from a FRONT facing cigarette lighter to a SIDE facing cigarette lighter, which is prettier anyway for your ghetto power adpater requirements.

Just create a hole on the passenger side of the console guage pod as far back as you realistically can, that'll leave enough room for the gauge to fit where the cigarette lighter WAS and enough room for a side mount cigarette lighter...

Yo yo yo...

Word!

You da ****zle dizzle! Why didn' dat pop inta my scunnion!? You get da krazy mad props yo! :pimp:

:P

Thanks Logan! that is a damn fine idea,.. lemme go find my drawing board! :D

EDIT: Zack,.. I can't wait to see that!

[MI2QWK4U]

I relocated my cig lighter/power outlet from the front of the pod to the passenger side of the gauge pod.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/521/medium/252test_0779.JPG

[Petrograde]

cool,.. Thanks Dave!

[MI2QWK4U]

cool,.. Thanks Dave!


Anytime! Dont forget the angled ring bezel for that third gauge, its a standard autometer part...comes 3 rings in a package.

[Logan]

Petro... I have 2 of those rings in my hoopty garage... If you're comin' into civilization for brewskies, you're welcome to have em...

I even have the correct patch to color match it to your console... Wooooooooooord.... ;)

[Petrograde]

Petro... I have 2 of those rings in my hoopty garage... If you're comin' into civilization for brewskies, you're welcome to have em...

I even have the correct patch to color match it to your console... Wooooooooooord.... ;)

sweet,... good lookin' out yo! :D

[WolfeBros]

I will be modifying my overhead console in the near future to house A digital display that reads everything you'd ever want to know.
Ill post pics when Im done.


Now your talkin'. Zack I think that will be awesome. Look forward to seeing your install. :coolman: