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mmascari
post Aug 2 2017, 01:45 PM
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Does anyone know of a source for a gauge pod that fits in to the ashtray? Thanks.Mark
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michael7810
post Aug 2 2017, 01:56 PM
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Rennmetal makes the one I have. Holds 2 gauges.
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post Aug 2 2017, 02:44 PM
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QUOTE(michael7810 @ Aug 2 2017, 12:56 PM) *

Rennmetal makes the one I have. Holds 2 gauges.



Thanks.....you don't happen to have a web link?
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post Aug 2 2017, 04:02 PM
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VDO made just such an item way back when.....
I have one. It's a hard rubber or plastic item.
Let me get you some pics.
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post Aug 2 2017, 04:28 PM
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QUOTE(mmascari @ Aug 2 2017, 01:44 PM) *

QUOTE(michael7810 @ Aug 2 2017, 12:56 PM) *

Rennmetal makes the one I have. Holds 2 gauges.



Thanks.....you don't happen to have a web link?


Hmmm. They were a vendor on this site a few years ago it I can't find a link either. I can look thru my paperwork at home but I won't be there for 3 weeks. Hopefully someone can help before that. It's a simple design. Literally an L shaped bracket with 2 mounting holes on the short leg and 2 gauge holes on the long leg. Remove the 2 screws that hold the ashtray mount to bottom of dash and install L gauge mount. I moved mine to under the dash using the same mount shown below.

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QUOTE(rgalla9146 @ Aug 2 2017, 03:02 PM) *

VDO made just such an item way back when.....
I have one. It's a hard rubber or plastic item.
Let me get you some pics.



Thanks, I can't find anything online for sale.
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post Aug 2 2017, 05:02 PM
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VDO made one I've had in my '71 since the early '70's. Don't know if they still make it. Fits perfectly where the ashtray was...

Thought I had a better picture but can't find it- sorry for lousy image, but you can barely see it..Attached Image
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post Aug 2 2017, 07:21 PM
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VDO made one I've had in my '71 since the early '70's. Don't know if they still make it. Fits perfectly where the ashtray was...

Thought I had a better picture but can't find it- sorry for lousy image, but you can barely see it..Attached Image


That's exactly what I am looking for. Hope someone knows where to get one.
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post Aug 2 2017, 07:28 PM
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VDO makes a nice rubber one that fits nicely. You do need to cut off the angled top section and drill holes to use the ashtray mounting holes, but it fits nicely. They ar still listed in the VDO catalog, so should still be available. If not, a two gauge metal racket is also available.Attached Image l
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post Aug 2 2017, 07:38 PM
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Like this one?
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post Aug 2 2017, 08:19 PM
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It's a "rubberized" pod- maybe metal inside but definitely not metal on the outside. Does not look like the one just above. My picture doesn't show it well, but it does have an angled part on the top that could be shaved off.
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post Aug 2 2017, 08:20 PM
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VDO makes a nice rubber one that fits nicely. You do need to cut off the angled top section and drill holes to use the ashtray mounting holes, but it fits nicely. They ar still listed in the VDO catalog, so should still be available. If not, a two gauge metal racket is also available.Attached Image l


That's perfect...thanks George. I will try and find one.
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post Aug 2 2017, 08:23 PM
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Like this one?


This one actually looks like the one George has:

https://www.vdo-gauges.com/accessories/inst...-16-gauges.html
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post Aug 3 2017, 07:49 AM
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QUOTE(mmascari @ Aug 2 2017, 03:45 PM) *

Does anyone know of a source for a gauge pod that fits in to the ashtray? Thanks.Mark


Not to (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hijacked.gif) but I wonder if anyone makes a gauge pod that attaches to the left side windshield pillar?
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post Aug 3 2017, 07:55 AM
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QUOTE(HalfMoon @ Aug 3 2017, 07:49 AM) *

Not to (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hijacked.gif) but I wonder if anyone makes a gauge pod that attaches to the left side windshield pillar?

http://shop.914rubber.com/A-Pillar-Gauge-p...p3plqscsfapp004
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post Aug 3 2017, 08:01 AM
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QUOTE(HalfMoon @ Aug 3 2017, 05:49 AM) *

QUOTE(mmascari @ Aug 2 2017, 03:45 PM) *

Does anyone know of a source for a gauge pod that fits in to the ashtray? Thanks.Mark


Not to (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hijacked.gif) but I wonder if anyone makes a gauge pod that attaches to the left side windshield pillar?


I think 914rubber.com offers this.

http://shop.914rubber.com/A-Pillar-Gauge-panel-914APG.htm

No affiliation. I just happened to see it while browsing.
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post Aug 3 2017, 08:44 AM
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VDO part number 240 803 is the rubber mounting two gauge bracket (though the picture is wrong). It's available directly through VDO on their website. Summit Racing carries the metal bracket.
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post Aug 3 2017, 09:14 AM
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QUOTE(GeorgeRud @ Aug 3 2017, 10:44 AM) *

VDO part number 240 803 is the rubber mounting two gauge bracket (though the picture is wrong). It's available directly through VDO on their website. Summit Racing carries the metal bracket.



Also Walmart online (free shipping) for $12.50
https://www.walmart.com/ip/VDO-240-028-Moun...auges/198720014
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post Aug 3 2017, 09:20 AM
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QUOTE(Kansas 914 @ Aug 3 2017, 09:55 AM) *

QUOTE(HalfMoon @ Aug 3 2017, 07:49 AM) *

Not to (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hijacked.gif) but I wonder if anyone makes a gauge pod that attaches to the left side windshield pillar?

http://shop.914rubber.com/A-Pillar-Gauge-p...p3plqscsfapp004


Awesome dat
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post Aug 3 2017, 05:35 PM
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QUOTE(GeorgeRud @ Aug 3 2017, 07:44 AM) *

VDO part number 240 803 is the rubber mounting two gauge bracket (though the picture is wrong). It's available directly through VDO on their website. Summit Racing carries the metal bracket.


I called Summit Racing and was told the rubber bracket that holds two is no longer available. VDO no longer makes it.
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