Overhead Gauges?

[biggieou]

Does anyone make overhead gauges for our trucks? I know alot of you have the A-Pillar gauges, and I suppose if I have to, I would like to get those, but I would much rather have the gauges above the rear view mirror. I found this link of one of our sponsors and it says for 94+ Dodges. Do you guys think it could work in our first gens?

http://www.dieselmanor.com/pillars_pods/gauge_mounts_overhead.asp

 

[BHiggins]

The ad says the pod is held in place with "mushroom head tape" (same stuff that holds an EZPass to the glass) which leads me to believe it attaches to the windshield so it may work. If you try it and it does fit let me know, I like the idea of positioning the gauges up there.



Brian

 

[bgilbert]

There was a member that modified a pod to fit overhead between the sun visors I believe. Can't remember his name, I think his pics are probly still in the RR's gallery... ? Edit: here ya go : https://www.turbodieselregister.com/user_gallery/displayalbum.php?&albumid=467.

 

[biggieou]

Thats exactly how I want to do mine. I couldnt send him a PM so I emailed him. I will let you all know what I find out. Thanks!

 

[bgilbert]

I bet you could do a search using his screen name because I think he posted what he used and how he did it etc.

 

[biggieou]

I bet you could do a search using his screen name because I think he posted what he used and how he did it etc.

Thats also a good idea

 

[bgilbert]

Found it: https://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58016 Edit: and another one of dshockley's https://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55302

 

[tugboatphil]

I would just like to point out that it's more difficult to look up at the gauges and try to hold her between the ditches, while pressed into the seat at 4 Gs. :-laf

 

[JStraw]

Here's what I did... . I ordered and installed an overhead shelf from JC Whitney. I then mounted 2 triple digital gauge assembly's and my EGT gauge by drilling small holes through the shelf to attatch the gauges. Now I've also got room to mount a garage door opener as well as space to toss the sunglasses and other items. The visors mount to the shelf and remain functional.

 

[swankmetal]

jstraw, i've been looking at those things for a bit. how's the fit and finish of that product? thanks.



dave

 

[biggieou]

Here's what I did... . I ordered and installed an overhead shelf from JC Whitney. I then mounted 2 triple digital gauge assembly's and my EGT gauge by drilling small holes through the shelf to attatch the gauges. Now I've also got room to mount a garage door opener as well as space to toss the sunglasses and other items. The visors mount to the shelf and remain functional.

Do you have a link to the one you got? I looked but couldnt find any

 

[Paychk]

This might work good for mounting gages on the roof, it has room to mount a stereo, so I'd think gages could be placed there instead.



http://www.acmetruckparts.com/cgi-b...2&UREQC=3&UREQD=4&FNM=11&UID=2002123100451412

 

[biggieou]

This might work good for mounting gages on the roof, it has room to mount a stereo, so I'd think gages could be placed there instead.



http://www.acmetruckparts.com/cgi-b...2&UREQC=3&UREQD=4&FNM=11&UID=2002123100451412

Wow thats pretty sweet, but dang did you see that price tag :--) I'm thinking about possibly making my own like the other guy did. I wonder how he fiberglassed it, and with what? I can fab up my own, but from there I'm not real sure of the process.

 

[RSeymon]

overhead gauge pod

on page 106 of the auto meter catalog they show a new overhead gauage set up .



also at genos garage catalog #47 page 8 price around 50. 00



might be what some of you are looking for.

 

[biggieou]

That overhead gauge would be nice, but its for 03 up trucks, and looks like it would be difficult to modify.

 

[JStraw]

jstraw, i've been looking at those things for a bit. how's the fit and finish of that product? thanks.



dave

Dave, the fit was an easy install. it took about an hour all said. The finish is good with headliner type cloth that matched perfect.

 

[JStraw]

Do you have a link to the one you got? I looked but couldnt find any

I ordered it straight from thier catalog. I never did check to see if it was listed on-line. I think it ran about $80.