gauge cluster

[67weimann]

I am trying to come up with an idea to add some more gauges to my boat. Cutting more holes in the dash is not an option so here's what I was thinking.
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c283/Roll_me_over/000_0454.jpg
Just built this to accomodate three gauges. I really only need one right now but may be adding more later. I was thinking of just "tabbing" this on to the dash in the center under the tach or maybe building a "pod" out of it to sit on the floor...
Suggestions??

[squirt'nmyload]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c283/Roll_me_over/000_0454.jpg
Suggestions??
don't become a carpenter:D.......j/k

[squirt'nmyload]

seriously though....rod has some gauges below the dash but i think they might be mounted to the diverter handle:confused:

[67weimann]

seriously though....rod has some gauges below the dash but i think they might be mounted to the diverter handle:confused:
yeah, his are on the diverter control... I know, just buy a diverter and mount them to there...but then again, I got to be different :D
and yeah, I ain't no carpenter...wait till you see the 'glass that will enclose the wood to keep it dry and protect the gauges...

[Some Kind Of Monster]

"Ghetto fabulous!"

[67weimann]

"Ghetto fabulous!"
Actually, I was thinking of just putting some gauges on like your oil pressure gauge...:D

[Some Kind Of Monster]

Actually, I was thinking of just putting some gauges on like your oil pressure gauge...:D
That frickin gauge is a $200 snap-on gauge my friend! Who cares if zip ties are holding it on!

[squirt'nmyload]

That frickin gauge is a $200 snap-on gauge my friend! Who cares if zip ties are holding it on!
looks like a bicycle tire pressure gauge:D

[67weimann]

looks like a bicycle tire pressure gauge:D
:D ROFLMAO:D

[Some Kind Of Monster]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c283/Roll_me_over/000_0454.jpg
At least mine aren't imaginary!!!!

[squirt'nmyload]

At least mine aren't imaginary!!!!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA................LMAO

[67weimann]

I was going to duct tape the cardboard one in there to "look" cool too.

[Pink Shocker]

That's a funny story Ryan!! Tell us another one!!! :D :D

[67weimann]

I'm done with story time...everyone's always making fun of me...:cry:
:D :D

[Pink Shocker]

I'm done with story time...everyone's always making fun of me...:cry:
:D :D
LMAO ... HAHAHAHAHA

[67weimann]

Damn these dogs been farting...:D

[squirt'nmyload]

Damn these dogs been farting...:D
FUKKIN OMG.......LMAO

[67weimann]

Classic...:D

[67weimann]

or I just built this tonight. Thought about setting it on the floor where it is visible and out of the way. It's only a rough frame and needs 'glassed to be a "pod" but you get the idea...
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c283/Roll_me_over/000_0460.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c283/Roll_me_over/000_0459.jpg

[squirt'nmyload]

or I just built this tonight. Thought about setting it on the floor where it is visible and out of the way. It's only a rough frame and needs 'glassed to be a "pod" but you get the idea...
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c283/Roll_me_over/000_0460.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c283/Roll_me_over/000_0459.jpg
maybe you could be a carpenter.....way to go gettin the bud heavy some camera time:D

[396_WAYS_TO_SPIT]

don't become a carpenter:D.......j/k
LMFAO :D :D :D

[396_WAYS_TO_SPIT]

"Ghetto fabulous!"
Hey hey hey, Thats the description of me:D

[67weimann]

Of course I got to get my ol friend Bud in there...lol:devil:
I probably could be a carpenter but then I would know what I was doing and this would be easy...:D

[67weimann]

What up Mike

[Some Kind Of Monster]

Hey hey hey, Thats the description of me:D
I know. Jeez.. Thought he took it straight off your Denali!

[flat broke]

If you're gonna do that pod, move the doweling out at a wider angle to leave more room in the middle of the base plate to cut out the center and have room to get your hands in there. Once you glass it up, you'll still need access (via the back) to get to the gauges. Then you probably know the rest of the drill. Wrap it in pantyhose or whatever, and start glassing.
Personally, I think its a much better alternative than pods on the dash, and if you do a good job with the gel coat/fiberglass, it will come out nice.
Good luck with it.
Chris

[76 Bonneville]

I am trying to come up with an idea to add some more gauges to my boat. Cutting more holes in the dash is not an option so here's what I was thinking.
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c283/Roll_me_over/000_0454.jpg
Just built this to accomodate three gauges. I really only need one right now but may be adding more later. I was thinking of just "tabbing" this on to the dash in the center under the tach or maybe building a "pod" out of it to sit on the floor...
Suggestions??
I'm not sure if this is an option, but Livorsi makes a 4 in 1 gauge. It has water temp/oil pressure/volts/fuel level requires a 3 3/8 hole same as a tach. Frees up some dash space for oil temp/hourmeter/etc.

[396_WAYS_TO_SPIT]

What up Mike
Hey bro, Hows the boat running? Im so jealous that I cant go out there. Its been a bumpy road for me lately. Things will change sooner or later.....

[67weimann]

Hey bro, Hows the boat running? Im so jealous that I cant go out there. Its been a bumpy road for me lately. Things will change sooner or later.....
Boat is running alright. Carb is a little lean so I need to go up a size or two in jetting but other than that it's good....

[67weimann]

I plan on cutting the back section to give access to the inside. I figured when I cut it, the dowels would be in the section that is cut out. This way, I figure the dowels wouldn't interfere with anything.
Here's what I got done tonight. I'm taking my time because I'm not really sure of how I want it to look like when I'm done...
More pics...
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c283/Roll_me_over/000_0465.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c283/Roll_me_over/000_0463.jpg

[67weimann]

requires a 3 3/8 hole same as a tach..
I'm not willing to cut any more holes in the dash. But thanks for the reply...:D
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c283/Roll_me_over/2555.jpg

[squirt'nmyload]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c283/Roll_me_over/000_0465.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c283/Roll_me_over/000_0463.jpg
i need to recruit you to build me one of those too........but make mine flat so i can use it as cupholders:D :D

[67weimann]

How bout I just show you how to do it so you can make your own?
I'll throw something together...How big? Just big enough to hold 2 cans including Koozies(sp?)???:D

[squirt'nmyload]

How bout I just show you how to do it so you can make your own?
I'll throw something together...How big? Just big enough to hold 2 cans including Koozies(sp?)???:D
lol.....j/k....besides, erin is my cupholder :D

[Some Kind Of Monster]

I plan on cutting the back section to give access to the inside. I figured when I cut it, the dowels would be in the section that is cut out. This way, I figure the dowels wouldn't interfere with anything.
Here's what I got done tonight. I'm taking my time because I'm not really sure of how I want it to look like when I'm done...
More pics...
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c283/Roll_me_over/000_0465.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c283/Roll_me_over/000_0463.jpg
That looks really good! I'm impressed! Wait until you guys see the holes that i've been cutting in my boat :jawdrop:

[67weimann]

lol...yeah, i would of made it half way for you. You'd have to finish it though. I have the material and it is really easy to do.

[67weimann]

That looks really good! I'm impressed! Wait until you guys see the holes that i've been cutting in my boat :jawdrop:
Yeah, and there aren't any imaginary ones in these pics. I hope to have it done enough to play around with placemant on Sat...:D

[Some Kind Of Monster]

You can bolt that sucker right onto your bow so it's easy to see!

[67weimann]

You can bolt that sucker right onto your bow so it's easy to see!
I think it may be angled all wrong for that application. And hey, while I'm at it I can bolt that bass seat up on the bow too. I've always wanted one of those...:D

[67weimann]

Got some more done...
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c283/Roll_me_over/000_0468.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c283/Roll_me_over/000_0467.jpg
Cut the bottom out, put some bi-axial cloth glass on the inside, and put a coat of resin on the outside to give me something to sand. This is as far as I'm gonna take it untill I see if it will fit my liking...:D

[HotRod Sprint]

don't become a carpenter:D.......j/k
O U C H

[67weimann]

Yeah, and I thought we were friends...:D

[HotRod Sprint]

lol.....j/k....besides, erin is my cupholder :D
OHHHH, wait til I tell Er you said that, that'll be a big O U C H :D
Rod

[HotRod Sprint]

Got some more done...
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c283/Roll_me_over/000_0468.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c283/Roll_me_over/000_0467.jpg
Cut the bottom out, put some bi-axial cloth glass on the inside, and put a coat of resin on the outside to give me something to sand. This is as far as I'm gonna take it untill I see if it will fit my liking...:D
Damn Ryan, thats lookin pretty good, guess I'll get to see it Saturday
Rod

[67weimann]

I have no idea what I'm doing too...:D