windshield gauge pod

[LWaller]

anyone using the triple windshield pod by Gauge Works as seen in Geno's Garage? How do you run the wires?

 

[CBrahs]

I would like to know as well. (posted to subscribe to thread)

 

[Cummins724]

Up the pillar & under the headliner. [if you meant the top one by the mirror] I have a friend with one mounted by his mirror & this is how he did it.

 

[KLSund]

Feel up under the headliner at the windsheild, it can be tucked in there,I have four guage pod and all wires and tubes fit up in there fine, runs along headliner to windsheild post, down underdash, thru firewall at grommet where clutch peddle would have been, (My trucks auto), nice clean install. PM me with any spec questions, Good luck, Rick.

 

[ENafziger]

Yeah, actually I'm in the middle of a big gauge installation now too. I've got the A-pillar gauge in, as well as the 3 dash pod unit. I'm in the process of installing the steering column mount and the overhead windshield pod. The overhead mount from Gauge Works comes with a black textured finish that should be painted before installing. Velcro strips are provided for installation, but there's an article on here about using a metal bracket to more securely fasten it in place. As has been said about the wiring/tubing, you simply pull down the front edge of the headliner and tuck the wires up in there, route across to the A-pillar, sneak behind it, and then down through the dash, through the firewall, etc. There's nothing really too hard, just some time consuming details. I hope to post some pics when its completed... right now it's just a big mess! --Eric

 

[JApol]

The easiest thing to do is to remove the a-pillar cover, remove the sun visor with a torx bit. Grab the side of the hanger for the visor and pull down. It will unclip the headliner from the roof and make it easier to get the wires/tubes tucked up under there.

**DO NOT PULL HARD ENOUHG TO ACTUALLY PULL THE HANGER OUR OF THE HEADLINER. I DID THIS AND CAN'T SEEM TO GET IT RE-ATTACHED. **

 

[YFZBOB]

Well, it's been 2 years since I did the Overhead Pod mount. The Velcro adhesive has finally given up. Now my 3 gauge pod no longer stays where it belongs. Went Home Depot and changed it out with Industrial Strength Velcro. That didn't last a full week in the sun. I searched for an alternate fix. (Metal Strap). No luck. .

 

[JApol]

go to a fabric store, they should have some industrial strength Velcro(r). I've had it holding up my triple gauge mount up for about a year now.

 

[RJOL]

Most of the things I did have been mentioned. Here are a couple of other tips. The comments about "industrial Velcro" are justified. I had to find a lot stronger Velcro and cement it in as the stock stuff would not hold it in place. I ran all the instrument wires up the driver's A panel. All the electrical connections ran up the passengers A panel down to my Geno's wiring kit in the passenger side of the dash. I also used nylon ties to bundle all the wires and tubes into a neat bundle that helped to keep it in place.

 

[CStraface]

I had it for about 3 weeks. Didn't think it looked very good. I got rid of it and bought steering column gauge holder and SRT-10 Pillar. PM me if you want the overhead. Only a few weeks old, and painted!

 

[ColemanR]

I will second the not liking the overhead. Bad gauge glare, light seen around the edges,did the metal braket thing thought it sounded like a good deal I put a lot of miles on my truck I want them in front of me going to a dash mount Randy

 

[TJJEEPER]

My solution
#ad


Trans on the post, Boost, EGT, and Fuel Pressure in the pod.

 

[BK]

I have a 99, so all may not apply.

I modified the pod to sit in front of my face.

I made some cardboard templates of the contour of the dash in the area in front of me. Checked the height between the dash and window. And slowly starting at the pod with the dremel till I liked the fit. If you take off too much, there won't be enough depth in the pod for the rear portion of the gauges.



Being off center is something I didn't like about the original concept of the dash pod.



I ran the wires in a pair of split looms. Came up in the kick wall. So I wasnt tied up in the sub frame of the dash. So pulling the dash wont mean un-wiring the gauges.

Then came up betwen the pillar and the dash at the windshield. On my 99 there's a hugh gap there. Ran along the windshield and dash corner, under the black out trim on the window, and into a corner slot cut slot I cut into the pod for the two bundles to enter in.

I was able to use a dash mounting screw just as the pod was intended to do.



Here's some pix:

#ad




#ad




#ad




#ad




#ad

 

[BElliott]

My solution looks just like TJJeeper's.

I like it and would do it again. It is easy to look at the gauges and still
keep an eye on the road. and I think it looks good.

Only complaint is there is a faint reflection off the dash onto the winshield. Only at night with the lights on. Not a big deal at all, but was a little surprised by it.

 

[RJOL]

... I will second the not liking the overhead. Bad gauge glare, light seen around the edges... Randy

I've used mine for 2 years and don't know what you're talking about when you say "bad glare" or light seen around the edges. " The pod is up in the "dark band" around the top of the windshield, and I only have to glance at it to see my boost, temp, or FP. You may not like the style, but there is no quality or visibility issues with this pod. JMHO...

 

[cerberusiam]

Well, it's been 2 years since I did the Overhead Pod mount. The Velcro adhesive has finally given up. Now my 3 gauge pod no longer stays where it belongs. Went Home Depot and changed it out with Industrial Strength Velcro. That didn't last a full week in the sun. I searched for an alternate fix. (Metal Strap). No luck. .

A couple of brick ties from the lumber yard, bolt the ties to the center piece of the console then drill a screw hole in the subframe above the overhead console and fasten the other end of the ties. Doesn't move, doesn't squeak, doesn't fall down when the velco gives up. :-laf

 

[ColemanR]

I've used mine for 2 years and don't know what you're talking about when you say "bad glare" or light seen around the edges. " The pod is up in the "dark band" around the top of the windshield, and I only have to glance at it to see my boost, temp, or FP. You may not like the style, but there is no quality or visibility issues with this pod. JMHO...

Your pod is different than mine the glare I get is actually during daylight hours and at night the light from the gauge lites leaks around the edges your looks like it fits tighter to the headliner all and all mine are getting moved to the dash top Randy

 

[YFZBOB]

It's a tight fit, No lights showing other than the gauge itself. It really doesn't bother me where it's located. (Years of looking up at my CB in my rig) I'll rip into it this weekend. Going to use a dozen or so, 3" self-tapping screws if I loose my mind. Maybe get out the plasma cutter and finish it with Duck-Tape.



If that doesnt work, somebody Bail me out of Jail for firing a 10 gage shotgun at my Pod. Ok, I'm just kidding guys, I won't use Duck-Tape:-laf



I'll go this route

A couple of brick ties from the lumber yard, bolt the ties to the center piece of the console then drill a screw hole in the subframe above the overhead console and fasten the other end of the ties. Doesn't move, doesn't squeak, doesn't fall down when the velco gives up.

 

[JasonCzerak]

For those running Edge Attitude, check out this:

http://www.xtremediesel.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1244



Another member clued me into it's availability recently and very pleased. I move my Rail pressure gauge into that pod, replaced the fuel pressure gauge and purchased trans temp gauge (Phantom II) for the dual over head pod. Looked very slick.



Unfortunately, AutoMeter can't not swap the white LED for a green LED to match the gauge cluster, but the lighting style is identical to the dash. The numbers light up, not a back lite style.

 

[Dieselhed]

Damn, if it had room for my trans temp, I would be set.