Re: "A" pillar pods for gauges

["Dave Aukerman" <mhauk@ccsdana.net>]

I'm one of the listers who had asked about availability.  I talked with the
manufacture for Autometer.  The person to talk to is Greg Day.  He
mentioned that there was no specific pod for the type 44, but that the 94+
Acura Integra pillar is similar in shape.  This proved to be true as I
ordered a two gauge pod for said car.  With a little aid of a heat gun to
further mold the plastic the pod will install nicely.  This is to be a
upcoming project.  If I can get some pics taken during the process I will
post them to a webpage.

Dave

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> From: Doyt W. Echelberger <Doyt@nwonline.net>
> To: Quattro List <quattro@coimbra.ans.net>
> Subject: "A" pillar pods for gauges
> Date: Monday, March 22, 1999 5:02 PM
> 
> A magazine devoted to recreational vehicles has published a product
> evaluation of "A" pillar pods for mounting single and multiple gauges.
> 
> The magazine is Trailer Life, April, 1999, page 64. It is commonly
> available at newsstands throughout the USA. Libraries will help you find
it.
> 
> Only one manufacturer is covered: Auto Meter Products, Inc., Dpt. TL, 413
> West Elm Street, Sycamore, Illinois 60178; phone (815)895-8141.
> 
> This 2 page evaluation contains pictures and specifications of the
product,
> with model numbers and prices. Without gauges, the prices range between
$25
> and $30, depending on the number of pods (one to three) and the specific
> truck it is designed to fit.
> 
> In summary, the company makes pillar covers with molded-in pods. These
snap
> in and replace the vehicles' original pillar cover. Currently the company
> offers models to fit Chevy/GMC, Dodge and Ford trucks between 1987 and
> 1997. Most of these trucks have 2' "A" pillars. Several are 2-5/8 and one
> is 2-1/8.
> 
> The company offers 12 "Z" series black face 2 inch gauges of many types,
> including a combo vacuum-boost gauge. Another series offers white faces
and
> red dial needles. The pillar units are designed to accept electric type
> gauges, not mechanical gauges with a long tube attached.
> 
> I am posting this because I have recently seen several listers asking
about
> the availability of such pillar mounts, and I assume that such listers
will
> consider acquiring these units and adapting them to the Audi "A" pillar,
> after reviewing the literature.
> 
> Doyt Echelberger
> no personal interest of affiliation with product or magazine