Mounting gauges on A pillar

[merc]

Anyone have instructions on how to mount the Autometer gauge pod on the A pillar.

Do you need to drill holes ?
Where is the sweet spot for mounting ?

[superford3]

you need to drill holes into the piller but theres really no sweet spot its more about preference il post a picture later of mine if you would like

[merc]

Great, the pictures would be a good start.

[O's Fan Rich]

I used black silcone adhesive/sealer on the pod putting it about 1 inch around the outside. Then I attached it and wiped off the excess. It worked very well. I also trimmed it up along the edge after trial fitting a pre-drilling the holes so the edges matched up better.

[merc]

I used black silcone adhesive/sealer on the pod putting it about 1 inch around the outside. Then I attached it and wiped off the excess.

What's the brand name of the black silcone adhesive.

[FordNut]

I located mine so that the bottom of the pod was about 1/4" above the dash pad. Drilled 4 holes and used the supplied push-pins for mounting. Painted to match with Ford interior paint. Glad I didn't glue it on, I've pulled it off to work on the wiring once already.

[Breadfan]

Get some matching vinyl and recover the a-pillar with the pod installed - it'll look stock!

[superford3]

http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/9392/img0693uy5.th.jpg (http://img523.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0693uy5.jpg)

[superford3]

i have it so the bottom gauge is almost touching the dash

[knine]

Here's a mounting in Zack's car http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/showimage.php?i=7911&c=3&userid=6750
and another idea from the same car http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/showimage.php?i=7912&c=3&userid=6750

[O's Fan Rich]

What's the brand name of the black silcone adhesive.

It was the Motorcraft stuff, Merc. The stuff that Trilogy sent with the kit. I mounted mine a bit higher then the others responding did. I was thinking that it might block the little defroster for the side window off the dash.

[martyo]

Real men don't use gauges!!! :D

http://www.legalknevil.com/albums/Marauder/anw.jpg

[Glenn]

Just don't lift your left hand fingers off the sterring wheel at 10:00 when you are making an strong left hand turn or you will end up with a big hurt. Ask me how I know. I nearly ripped the whole pod off the pillar. I thought I broke my finger.

Glenn

[merc]

Another question, how do you run the wires. Does the piller come off or do you drill a hole and fish the wires down the tube.

[Breadfan]

The a pillar should come off, not sure how it's attached on the MArauder but on my old car it was one screw and then pull off the apillar which was attached with clips

[O's Fan Rich]

Another question, how do you run the wires. Does the piller come off or do you drill a hole and fish the wires down the tube.

Pulls off, it has those "grip clips" on it. After prefitting, I drilled 3/4" holes at the base of each gauge area. Oh, and the wireing can run up the side of the dash and right into the a-pillar area. Easily done.

[Glenn]

The plastic A pillar cover just pulls off the metal structure will some firm force. Start at the top with both hands and work your way down the pillar. Once the cover is off the bare sheet metal is exposed at the foot of the pillar cover where you will see a rather large hole through the top of the dash. Your wiring goes through this hole.

Good Luck

Glenn

[merc]

Thanks for all the help. The center pod Ultra lite II gauges are in (Oil, Boost, and Trans). Now it's time to do the A piller.

[merc]

It's done thanks for your help

Ultra lite II (night)
http://web.mac.com/mwhite26/iWeb/Site/Photos_files/DSC03448.jpg
Ultra lite II (day)
http://web.mac.com/mwhite26/iWeb/Site/Photos_files/DSC03449.jpg
Pillar gauge pod
http://web.mac.com/mwhite26/iWeb/Site/Photos_files/DSC03447.jpg

[Zack]

is that a water gauge for the ic?

[merc]

is that a water gauge for the ic?

Yep, that was the idea,but it my not work. Still looking at the details in wiring and placement.

[Dennis Reinhart]

I have done many dual pillar pods that is easy, this man wants a tripple and that is not easily done , in the picture above they used three single pods and had the w***** in leather$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

[merc]

I have done many dual pillar pods that is easy, this man wants a tripple and that is not easily done , in the picture above they used three single pods and had the w***** in leather$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

IF YOU DIDN'T RAP IT IN LEATHER (OR SOMETHING) IT WOULD LOOK LIKE CRAP.:confused:

[bigbillybbs]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p116/hppeople123/Picture039-1.jpg

[Embassy]

Great, the pictures would be a good start.

Pics (http://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/registry/588/31904) for future reference.


I plan to add a dual pod to my Merc soon, so I can add a trans temp gauge.

What interior paint should I use? Seems like I read on here that the OEM paint is actually lighter and someone recommended a darker color, either OEM or from another manufacturer.

[merc]

Pics (http://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/registry/588/31904) for future reference.


I plan to add a dual pod to my Merc soon, so I can add a trans temp gauge.

What interior paint should I use? Seems like I read on here that the OEM paint is actually lighter and someone recommended a darker color, either OEM or from another manufacturer.

I will take pictures of the pod and look for the can of Ford Paint I used.

[Dennis Reinhart]

AS I said I have done twenty dual pods I have a customer that wants a tripple and that is whats tough.

[fastblackmerc]

The "A" pillar is attached with clips. Pull the weatherstrip away then pull the "A" pillar towards you. I'd recommend making some large holes or cutting away some of the "A" pillar behind the gauge pod to make repairs easier.

[omarauder]

It might also be a good idea to get a "A" Pillar moulding from the wreckers and do all your mods and painting on it, keeping the original in case you want to go back to stock. I think the CV and GM use the same moulding, although I'm not sure for '03 & '04.