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Gauge pod

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Gauge pod

Post by bucko »

Hey all,
Does anybody know if there are pillar pods available for the 80 series? I called Autron but they have not tested their 'universal' model on the 80 series.
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Post by 98lux »

Check out ebay, they have them on there for the 100 series
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Post by vSAHARAx »

Yes! Also chasing one of these!!!
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Post by cozzav8 »

I bought an autron pillar gauge holder for my 79 series, it was ok but they arnt deep enough to hold the VDO boost gauges and pyrometer, so unless your mounting just electrical sensor water/oil temp they wont fit.
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Post by bucko »

I realise ebay has lots to suit other vehicles but I want something that fits an 80s neatly. I need it for VDO boost & pryo so thanks for the tip regarding the depth.
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Post by TWISTY »

Can make your own easy enough.....a mate help me do one up for my old 4runner. Just use PVC pipe, glue and bog to mold how you want to your original plastic pillar cover......sand it all back smooth and get it wrapped in matching vinyal....looks factory then ;)

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Post by mud4b »

i am in the process of making the mould now to suit a 80 series.

i have purchased the 2 single pillar pods, i have made the flat cover to go on the a pillar, now i just have to mould the pods onto the flat, smooth it off then get them done in abs plastic.

will be a few weeks yet though.

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Post by CRUIZED »

cozzav8 wrote:I bought an autron pillar gauge holder for my 79 series, it was ok but they arnt deep enough to hold the VDO boost gauges and pyrometer, so unless your mounting just electrical sensor water/oil temp they wont fit.
I also bought 'A pillar gauge holder' off AUTRON for my 100 series landcruiser this is new product line specific for the 100 .WHAT A LETDOWN for 150$$$........... .Once mounted in supposedly the right position the gauges cant be red , they are directed at your right elbow and the upper gauge position also covers the top third of the lower gauge !!! Have writen to AUTRON ON SEVERAL occasions with my claims but the simply dont give a SHIT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Watch out when buying AUTRON products
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Post by bucko »

Hi Mark, Be sure to bump this thread when you have a finished product.
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Post by mud4b »

bucko wrote:Hi Mark, Be sure to bump this thread when you have a finished product.

will do bud.
hopefully i will be doing the final smoothing tomorrow.

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Post by CRUIZED »

mud4b wrote:
bucko wrote:Hi Mark, Be sure to bump this thread when you have a finished product.

will do bud.
hopefully i will be doing the final smoothing tomorrow.

cheers mark
Is the thread posted up on the 1HD-FTE swap into the 80?????????? :armsup:
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Post by bucko »

Okay, job done. Now I wont have to hold the gauges while in a hill climb!

Best thing is this cost less than $20 :armsup:

Parts list:
50mm tow ball covers $6 each (Cargo Mate P/N BCIB from Autobarn)
Hose clamps $2 each
A couple of self tapping screws and a left over bit of split tube.

The look on the guys face who tried to sell me $60 pods, priceless!

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Post by midi73 »

Couldnt you have used something else apart from hose clamps. I doesnt look very good.
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Post by LuxyBoy »

a couple of grub srews would look better if you coiuld get that to work.
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Post by bucko »

I doesnt look very good.
Dont tell me your problems :D

I thought about using screws alone but the gauges are a tight fit and I didnt want to hit any screw heads. It certainly is rock solid with the hose clamps but I take the point its not everyones version of visual ‘bling’.[/quote]
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Post by whiteknight »

I'll join the "looking for a gauge holder for my 80" club..

Some of the better ones that I have seen people come up with are below but I am still undecided which way to go, I was looking at mounting 4 (EGT, Oil Pressure, Water Temp and Boost) if possible but I think i am stuck for space so may have to settle for 3 - just have to decide which one to leave off.


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Post by mud4b »

i have finished the mould now, i just have to get to the plastic shop so they can lay one out for final fitment.

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Post by vSAHARAx »

mud4b wrote:i have finished the mould now, i just have to get to the plastic shop so they can lay one out for final fitment.

cheers mark
Keep us posted, You could make yourself alot of money ;) Have you got any pics of the mould?
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Post by mud4b »

no pics sorry but i can get some, it looks like crap though being multi colored but it will give you a idea of looks i guess.

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Post by whiteknight »

Any pics yet ? :cool:
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Post by vSAHARAx »

Bump, any pics yet?

Mark i seen your 80 on ebay is the pod still under construction???
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