8 gauge pod for '65

[co6b5ra]

I thought I would share some pics of the gouge pod that I fabbed up. I wanted 8 gauges, and didn't really want a Shelby pod or a A-piller pod, so I decided to fab something up.

I started with my stock gauge cluster, traced it on cardboard, scaned it into autocad, and then drew in the gauge pattern I wanted. I then had my my 2D drawing laser cut out of 14ga colled rolled steel.

I mocked it into my dash, but it didn't look right so I got some 3/16" square stock and fabbed a perimiter to mimick the look of the stock cluster. I was much happier with the way this looked.

For finish I polished the perimiter piece and clear coated it. After letting that dry I masked off the perimiter and painted the center with a wrinkle black paint.

Here are some pics in progress, and some finished pics.

 

[Tim65GT]

Neat!
Nice hi-tech tools
How did you mount it to the dash?

 

[fstbck6706]

I just saw this and have no idea if anyone could help but it's worth a shot...

Anyone have a template or dimensions for this? I would love to make something like this. I was going to measure it out myself but if someone has a drawing for it made up and could email it to me or list the dimensions I would very much appreciate it.

 

[65coupe408w]

I see a boost gauge...I like that....

 

[65fastbackresto]

I got a buddy with a laser cnc machine....

Those dimensions or a pattern would be worth money to me...

That really looks good, great job.

 

[SitDown]

Looks awesome! Had the PO not hacked up my dash for the shelby pod I would be demanding that template,Nice Work

 

[TurboXstang]

very nice looking. What size are the gauges? Would you be willing to make one for me and how much?