Air vent gauge mount

Phillc · Feb 25, 2009

I have just finished my centre gauge mount, I wanted three gauges but don't really like the pillar pods so needed the come up with something else, and i didn't use the centre vents.....so :think:

I will put it in tomorrow.

New Look,

sheffboy · Feb 25, 2009

That looks great!

How long did it take to make?

Phillc · Feb 25, 2009

It took a day to get it all fitted together and primed, the hard bit is drilling the MDF without it spliting, but worth the hassle, so about a weekend all in with beer breaks.

Nev_LCR · Feb 25, 2009

good work phill, looks good.

MrBen2k7 · Feb 25, 2009

looks good... sell copies

Phillc · Feb 25, 2009

Nev_LCR said:
good work phill, looks good.

Cheers Nev, i sort of took your single vent and went to the next level. [B)]

MrBen2k7 said:
looks good... sell copies

I may just do that :think:

LEE69 · Feb 25, 2009

I like it, nice job.

JamesL · Feb 25, 2009

could I ask how you got the finish? What did you use to get it back to plastic? I could handle the mdf, but getting it to the original finish... Dont know what materials to use.

I thought about Nev's - but I really want 2 gauges I think. Sorry Nev!

Phillc · Feb 26, 2009

I just sanded the MDF smooth and used model making filler and matt black paint, i smoothed down each coat of primer then polished the matt black.

Willie · Feb 26, 2009

MrBen2k7 said:
looks good... sell copies

Join the queue bud, lol

Looks ace Phill, would never have guessed it was MDF. How does it bolt into place?

Phillc · Feb 26, 2009

It just clips back it same as the stock vent

R69 · Feb 28, 2009

Have you fittted this yet Phillc?

Just looking forward to the finished pics!

daboy3000 · Feb 28, 2009

Looks like OEM plastic, amazing job, looking forward to seeing it installed.

Fl@pper · Feb 28, 2009

nice job that, need one for the stereo now

jk

top job, i like that

Phillc · Mar 1, 2009

yeah fitted now i will post pics tomorrow,

I tried it in the stereo slot but they are to low down and cant be seen really, thats why i went for the vent.

dmmsta · Mar 2, 2009

Looks really cool...

Do you think there's room to angle the dials towards the driver a touch?

LEE69 · Mar 2, 2009

This looks like an angled din holder

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Instrument-Cl...14&_trkparms=72:1683|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318

dmmsta · Mar 2, 2009

LEE69 said:
This looks like an angled din holder

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Instrument-Cl...14&_trkparms=72:1683|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318

Seen those before, but the finish on the above is far superior, and more fitting with the interior.

Thx for the link tho!!

FishmanUK · Mar 2, 2009

Looks good, I want a boost gauge but cant decide on where would be best to keep it

Phillc · Mar 2, 2009

dmmsta said:
Looks really cool...

Do you think there's room to angle the dials towards the driver a touch?

You could do, i might try on the next one i do although they are ok as they are you can see all you need to.
Didn't get around to photo's i also polished it and tbh it didn't work they are now to shiny, so will prob do them again and leave alone.

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