Bought some new toys

[tiwing]

I walked into JRP today, and ... well these just jumped off the shelf into my hands. I couldn't resist. (kind of tough to read but they're Stewart Warner)

Did anyone ever end up buying a triple DIN gauge holder? I'm not at all interested in the A pillar. Who did you get it from? Do you like it?

Any tips for a smooth installation?

I have an appointment for Monday (and prob Tuesday) early evening at Ultra Autosound (Dundas & Southcreek road) to have a custom moulded DIN cluster built. He estimated about $250 to mould it and build the mounting parts (not including painting). Does this seem reasonable for a custom piece? I can cancel still if anyone has negative feedback on this place. THANKS!
http://members.rogers.com/riptntorn/toprotege/stewartwarnergauges.jpg

[ProBoy]

Where are you looking at putting the guages?

Talk with Jeff at Lockdown. He has a custom set up under the lighter area that looks good.

[KDawgONE]

Kev, Msn me at kdawgone@hotmail.com

[tiwing]

Yeah Proboy i like that setup. Jeff's looks slick. I'm going to get something custom done later on for voltage & amperage down there. I'm going to put these ones just above the head unit.

[ChopstickHero]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (tiwing @ Mar. 13 2004,8:58)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I have an appointment for Monday (and prob Tuesday) early evening at Ultra Autosound (Dundas &amp; Southcreek road) to have a custom moulded DIN cluster built. He estimated about $250 to mould it and build the mounting parts (not including painting). Does this seem reasonable for a custom piece? I can cancel still if anyone has negative feedback on this place. THANKS![/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
dood, do some research before you go custom. why make something when it's already available? this one is a universal fit triple gauge panel that fits three 2&quot; or 2 1/16&quot; gauges in a single DIN. $16 USD.

http://www.egauges.com/vdo_acce.asp?Subgroup=Generic_DIN&amp;Cart= (http://www.egauges.com/vdo_acce.asp?Subgroup=Generic_DIN&Cart=)

http://www.egauges.com/images/vdo/PAN001.jpg

[MS MSP]

Yeah Kev, there was a big discussion on this on the US board a few weeks ago. $250 sounds steep to me
There's the one's like Chops posted and someone gave me link for an aluminum one, www.42draftdesigns.com
How much were the SW gauges? They look like a good match.
I'm just bought an Autometer Ultralite from a guy in the US, I just need somewhere to mount it. Probably going to so single on the A-pillar with double sided tape for now. I don't want it too permanent.
Here's the link...

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=53853

[tiwing]

Thanks guys. Kris already convinced me last night to either make it myself, and that 250 was too much. That's why I asked! http://ib2.toprotege.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif I'll be calling tomorrow to cancel. All of these panels just appear to &quot;sit&quot; over top of the DIN opening. How are they held in? I want something that I can take out if I need to get behind the stereo...

Edit: figured this one out: I'm going to get a pocket without a door and one of the triple panels you guys linked to above, and bond the two together...

[tiwing]

Just popped open the boxes - looks like I'll need a Tee for the oil. Does anyone know what thread the stock sender is so I know what Tee to get? Thanks.

[Logan]

try this thread (http://ib2.toprotege.com/ikonboard.cgi?act=ST;f=11;t=11845;hl=new)

[tiwing]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Logan @ Mar. 14 2004,11:06)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">try this thread (http://ib2.toprotege.com/ikonboard.cgi?act=ST;f=11;t=11845;hl=new)[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
No idea what I thought that thread was before, but I didn't even look at it. Thanks. Answers all my Q's.