Morning Members,

You folks asked me to post when the overhead windshield gauge mounts became available so guess what they are here are ready to go!!

They are available in 2,3 and 4 gauge styles, fit above your windshield rearview mirror. The gauges are angled toward the driver. The wiring is slipped underneath the headliner (we have factory built gauge installation wiring harnesses available too).

Call us if you need any help.

Mark @ DPPI

Morning Members,

You folks asked me to post when the overhead windshield gauge mounts became available so guess what they are here are ready to go!!

They are available in 2,3 and 4 gauge styles, fit above your windshield rearview mirror. The gauges are angled toward the driver. The wiring is slipped underneath the headliner (we have factory built gauge installation wiring harnesses available too).

Call us if you need any help.

Mark @ DPPI
are they on your web site?

pretty pictures?

pretty pictures?
Yes pretty pictures please... need visual stimulation to produce the desired reaction (i.e. spending money).

Yes pretty pictures please... need visual stimulation to produce the desired reaction (i.e. spending money).
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Where are the pics?

Ltrain,

www.dieselperformanceparts.com look under Durwmax gauge mounts 2001 and up.

Sorry about the pics the pro photo guy we use is expensive so we do a few here and thee by ourselves with the trusty digital camera and then when we have enough to do a lot with the pro we redo them, probably some time after the first of the year. The pics we have get you a good idea what they look liek though.

Mark @ DPPI

Ltrain,

www.dieselperformanceparts.com (http://www.dieselperformanceparts.com/) look under Durwmax gauge mounts 2001 and up.

Sorry about the pics the pro photo guy we use is expensive so we do a few here and thee by ourselves with the trusty digital camera and then when we have enough to do a lot with the pro we redo them, probably some time after the first of the year. The pics we have get you a good idea what they look liek though.

Mark @ DPPI

hay Mark I tryed again today and still don't see any overhead gauge mount
am I doing something wrong?

Mark, no overhead pix yet, 1030hrs CDT.

All hot and bothered and we've no pics to look at ):h

U've gotta do somethin and get them picts up U're killin us here....

Ahh the anticipation :rolleyes:

pics, prices????

hay Mark wheres the pics?

Yeah

come on man your killing us here, we need pictures

Sorry guys,

Sonthing must have gone goofy on the pics, check out the pics for the Power Strokes (sorry) and the prices as well as I can't post them here per site rules. The mount for the Duramax is exactly the same looks wise it just has a different rear angle to it to match the windshield rake. The prices for the mounts are the same too! Call us if you need to order or have questions etc.

Mark @ DPPI

Since the Ford mount uses the headliner moulding and two side tape to the windshield, does this mean you look in from the front of the truck and see the back of the gauges and wireing? Also the GM does not have a headline moulding to help support it so what would keep it from falling out in a GM? You can put your fingers between the Headliner and roof on a Duramax.

There's a back on it Steve, take a minute and look at the picture.

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I see dead people, but no pics...

Hmmmm.....comes up black for me but picture shows up a second or two after......dunno....

The mount has a back to it, if you look thru the windshield from the front you can, if you look hard, see the mount, but the black back of it pretty much dissapears in the tinted glass. The lip on the mount slips under the headliner and the curved section at the top conformss to the headliners shape inside the part you can see. You run your wiring under the headliner as well.

Mark @ DPPI

What holds it in place?? I know were looking at a Ford picture but a GM has nothing holding the headliner in place! The headliner is glued in and the front edge can be pulled down slightly with little to no pressure. The weight of the gauges and holder wold pull the edge of the headliner right out. CAn you get us a picture of a GM installed and just add it to your post.

Diesel Tech,

The flat back of the mount has whats called mushroom tape (heavy duty hard plastic velcro) on it that attaches to the glass, and the lip slips over/under the headliner. Easy install and looks great too!

Mark @ DPPI

Wheres that furd er ah powerjoke place to look at pic?

wldtrkyhntr1,

Check here:

http://www.dieselperformanceparts.com/cgi-bin/search.pl/dieselshop

Mark @ DPPI

Since the headlineer in a GM will not hold anything up are you saying its held in place by Heavy Duty Velco to the windshield? Like I said the GM headliner is only glued in and the front lip can be pulled down with little to no force at all so it would never support any weight. How about a photo of it installed in a GM.



Diesel Tech,

The flat back of the mount has whats called mushroom tape (heavy duty hard plastic velcro) on it that attaches to the glass, and the lip slips over/under the headliner. Easy install and looks great too!

Mark @ DPPI

Actually, the front of the headliner is held in by the visors and the overhead console.....no glue. There are hard plastic velcro strips that hold the rest of it...along with a coat hanger or two if so equipped. The headliners in our trucks are pretty sturdy with the fiberglass that is blended in during the assembly process.....much stronger than those of the earlier days....not to imply that I would hang gauges from it though.

Well All I can say is my '04 LY headliner is glued in several places. The visors help hold it right where they are mounted but if you stick you finger under the headliner up front by the windshield a baby could pull it down without trying much. My points is simply that the weight of the gauges and console would tear it right out unless something else is holding it. As far as HD Velcro to the windshield and a plastic holder.............. I wonder how it will do through one of our summers here in CA. 90 - 105 outside with the interior of the truck reaching 130 - 140 tends to make things stuck to the windshield fall off. I've seen many of the factory review mirrors fall off as well, so gauges and holder I'm pretty sure will be sitting on the dash when you come out.

Diesel Tech,

Well Greg at Gauge Works is manufacturing them and he has been making mounts for 10 years or more now so I would imagine he's pretty much see it all and done it all as far as gauge mounting goes. We have been selling the same design for the Fords and Dodges for about 6 months and all we have gotten is great response from customers.

Mark @ DPPI

I've had my EZ Pass transponder stuck to the windshield behind the rearview mirror with two of these hard velcro strips for 2 Ohio summers now. Okay its not CA, but it does get pretty hot here in July and Aug. So far, no problems. And while the transponder doesn't weigh much, you really have to crank on it to get it off. So far, the strips show no sign of letting go.

minisub,

Great feed back, thanks. I too have some windshield items attached with the mushroom tape and it's pretty darn tought to ever get off the glass. Basically you need to razor blade it to get it off, 3M has some really nice durable adhesives!

Mark @ DPPI

If the guage mount is open to the back you could rig a small thin piece of metal to the center guage and bolt it to the metal roof under the headliner and under the overhead center console. The center overhead console comes off easy and that would be the best way to securely attach it.

Ok I’ve got the silliest question for you Mark, without a picture or an availability listing for the Duramax on the Diesel Performance Parts web site how are we supposed to order one of these?

I personally like the idea of gauges in this location, it’s right in the line of view when you’re checking your mirror and unlike the pillar pod (my bud has one) it won’t give you one hell of a blind spot!

I ordered one yesterday so when it shows up I'll try to post a picture of it. If it gets here by Friday I might even get to install it this weekend.

I ordered one yesterday so when it shows up I'll try to post a picture of it. If it gets here by Friday I might even get to install it this weekend.
Did you call them, or am I just blind and can't see the product on their web site? Haven't had my eyes checked in a while mabye its time ):h

Call and talk to Mark. Not on the website yet in the D-Max section.

Enigma,

No pics yet but you can now order on the site, sorry for the delay.

Mark @ DPPI

Thanks Mark got mine on order, now I can finally mount my gauges in a location I feel they will be readily visible and not give me an increased blind spot.

If anyone is interested I’ve got a decent digital camera and can post a few pics of the mount once installed.

Get some PICs, I've seen the ones for the Dodge & F**Ds but not for the GMs

I am getting my new DMAX CC with the sunroof and the overhead console mount that Trippin has will not fit.

Take some pics from the side, front and sitting in drivers seat.

I am really getting anxious to start Bombing. I've bombed my CTD and can't wait for this beast.

I am going to mount gauges first and take EGTs and Boost prior to adding performance upgrades

SO the gauges and mount has to come first in my Project. Then 4" exhaust and then the Predator.

I am just going to tow with the truck.

All that just for wanting a few pics on mount

sorry
):h

I am getting my new DMAX CC with the sunroof and the overhead console mount that Trippin has will not fit.


):h
I haven't seen one yet, so I'm not sure. :(

Can anybody post some pics of a console/sunroof truck?

Here is a picture. Sorry about the quality all I have on me is a phone/camera.

Thanks Mark got mine on order, now I can finally mount my gauges in a location I feel they will be readily visible and not give me an increased blind spot.

If anyone is interested I’ve got a decent digital camera and can post a few pics of the mount once installed.
Yes, please do post the pic's.

Looks like from that pic the windshield mount won't fit without lowering the RR mirror. Trippin see what I was talking about. They made opening just narrow enought to fit a handfull of DVD/CDs.


Gues I should of order my truck w/o sunroof and put in aftermarket. Truck has been built and is on it way. :ro)

Ok, who's willing to send me their console so I can design a mount for this new version??? :D :D :D

Of course you would be entitled to the first one I made. :D

Got the gauge pod today :D, will take and post some pics as soon as the sun arrives. Feel free to PM me if there's a view/angle of this thing you'd like to see.

L8R

Here ya'll go, just a few I snapped before installing this beauty... I'll get some from inside the vehicle up soon as well

Enigma,

Ok great pics, keep us posted on the installed ones!!!!

Mark @ DPPI

Enigma,

Does it have any mounting other than HD velco to the windshield? From the picture it appears to be cut so that it clears the headliner when installed but with no support to hold the weight of the gauges and console from above.

I'm bad about busting windsheilds.....donno why? Do you send one or two sets of stick'em stuff with the pods?

how big of a guage do they accept??

Enigma,

Does it have any mounting other than HD velco to the windshield? From the picture it appears to be cut so that it clears the headliner when installed but with no support to hold the weight of the gauges and console from above.Hmm… I need to rip it back out and get some better pics for ya’ll as I forgot to get a view showing the headliner lip. Yes it does have a lip which goes under the headliner, however I don’t believe that will provide much support. I will however say that tape they use is like JB Weld or somethin... quite impressive. Additionally the pod fit between the rear view mirror and the headliner is extremely tight, in fact I believe the rear view mirror may just be providing some support for the pod.

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I’ll try to get some better pics tonight for ya of the mounting lip, I’m still in the process of running wires and tubes, trying to get a nice clean factory look to it all. Let me know if you’d like any specific angles on the dangle ):h and I’ll see what I can hook up for ya.

Hmm… I need to rip it back out and get some better pics for ya’ll as I forgot to get a view showing the headliner lip. Yes it does have a lip which goes under the headliner, however I don’t believe that will provide much support. I will however say that tape they use is like JB Weld or somethin... quite impressive. Additionally the pod fit between the rear view mirror and the headliner is extremely tight, in fact I believe the rear view mirror may just be providing some support for the pod.

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I’ll try to get some better pics tonight for ya of the mounting lip, I’m still in the process of running wires and tubes, trying to get a nice clean factory look to it all. Let me know if you’d like any specific angles on the dangle ):h and I’ll see what I can hook up for ya.

just one from the driver's seat for me.

Burner,

Comes with two strips of the mushroom tape, you can get it at most good supply stores too, just make sure you get the 3M brand it is by far the best.

Mark @ DPPPI

Thanks Mark

It looks like a great option. :cool2:

I'd like a pic from the front of the truck through the windshield and then one from the passenger side of the truck.

I guess I'm just looking to see the Stealth factor. :D

Wish there was a 2-3 guage pod similar to the windshield pod I could put on the dash right over the radio.....

anyone??? 2 1/16 or 2 5/8??

moss022,

All the mounts are designed for the 2 inch gauges only. Sorry I must have missed you when I was posting yesterday!

Mark @ DPPI

just one from the driver's seat for me.Here ya go Gearhead, not the best pic but it's as big as the site will let me post. I took these while I was test fitting the setup. I've got 3 much larger pictures, PM me if you'd like to see them, I'll have to email them to you.

Enigma,

Does it have any mounting other than HD velco to the windshield? From the picture it appears to be cut so that it clears the headliner when installed but with no support to hold the weight of the gauges and console from above.
Ok here's a pic showing the support lip, I have gauges installed to try to give some sort of perspective (can't seem to figure out how to get a real good pic of the support lip that'll show you how it works....) I hope it works for ya'll:grd:

It looks like a great option. :cool2:

I'd like a pic from the front of the truck through the windshield and then one from the passenger side of the truck.

I guess I'm just looking to see the Stealth factor. :D
I'll get right on that for ya, try to get em up tonight

Wow how many posts in a row can I do on this thread ):h Ok back to reality now.......

Enigma

Thanks for the picture. I agree with you that lip doesn't look like it will provide any support from above. Looks like its pretty tight between the rear view mirror and may limit your adjustment of the mirror.

Enigma

Thanks for the picture. I agree with you that lip doesn't look like it will provide any support from above. Looks like its pretty tight between the rear view mirror and may limit your adjustment of the mirror.
It is a very tight fit between the mirror and the headliner, you are correct you do loose some mirror adjustment.

It looks like a great option. :cool2:

I'd like a pic from the front of the truck through the windshield and then one from the passenger side of the truck.

I guess I'm just looking to see the Stealth factor. :DYe asked and ye receive:

On edit: These pictures show the gauge mount much clearer than it is in reality, I dunno why but looking at them after I posted them I realized this. In the vehicle with an entire windshield to look at it really doesn't stick out like the sore thumb it appears from these pics.

Anyhoo....

Enigma,

Thanks for the pics, I appreciate all your efforts. It certainly looks like another option for everyone to consider.

:thankyou2

thanks mark craig, so the auto meters should fit nice a tight

moss022,

Yep Auto Meters will fit it perfectly!!

Mark @ DPPI

I finally got everything wired in this weekend, and with a few miles under my belt here’s my .02 of the overhead gauge mount. I like this setup! It is very unobtrusive above the rearview mirror, and easy to read. I did notice that some of the gauge face on the gauge farthest from the driver is obscured by the closer gauge but not a lot (I have my boost gauge on that side and can’t see the numbers 5-10, but I can still see the needle) all in all I like the location. My mirror adjustment was not severely impacted, you do loose some adjustment but not a great deal, (I have an over the rail tool box in my bed so I can’t see crap for 30’ behind my truck anyway) additionally the mirror can be adjusted so that it does not contact the gauge mount at all! The mounting setup for the gauge mount is in my opinion very secure! I was actually a bit nervous about using 2 sided tape to hold up gauges and a mount, I’m not any more. I found while routing the wires that the entire setup is actually easily supported by the headliner alone, (I didn’t want to permanently mount it until I had the wires routed) and while I wouldn’t suggest that as a permanent mounting solution it did relieve my nervousness of using tape to secure the gauge mount. I also found the overall design of the gauge mount fit the curves of the headliner very well, and the black color in my opinion fits in to the space just fine as your rear view mirror surround is black and the windshield behind the gauge mount is black. However that of course will be a matter of opinion for those who choose to install this gauge mount. One final note, I purchased 12’ of tube and wires to get form the overhead mount, across the headliner, down the driver’s side A pillar, through the firewall, and across the engine for my connections… it was a very tight fit. I’d suggest if following the same route for your connections to purchase 15’ of wire and or tubing just for the “wiggle room” as wires/tubes can easily be shortened.

I took plenty of pics during my install so if anyone would like to see something I've not already posted let me know and I'll :grd: (sorry just had to put at lease one smily in here) ):h (ok, well make that two).

ENIGMA very nice write up. maybe one more picture with the gauges in with lights on would be nice. been thinking of getting rid of the a-piller gauge mount and this might fill the bill

Enigma,

Super write up, glad you like it! So far we have sold approx 75 of the Duramax overhead mounts and the repsonse we have gotten is excellent.

I have had a number of customers route the wiring down the passenger side of the windshield and that makes wires that Auto Meter supplies plenty long enough.

Mark @ DPPI

what about when you have to have the windshield replaced. Is there enough length in the wiring and tubing so that you can move it out of the way or will the entire unit have to be removed before taking it to the glass shop?


I am just about ready to place my order.:)

ENIGMA very nice write up. maybe one more picture with the gauges in with lights on would be nice. been thinking of getting rid of the a-piller gauge mount and this might fill the billI'm having a problem getting decent pics of the gauges with the lights on, all you see is the gauges and nothing of the mount :( I'll keep trying to get a half way decent pic up for ya

what about when you have to have the windshield replaced. Is there enough length in the wiring and tubing so that you can move it out of the way or will the entire unit have to be removed before taking it to the glass shop?


I am just about ready to place my order.:)Here's my .02 on this one. I think if you used 12' to 15' of wire you'd be fine. I used 12' of tubing and wire, and while it's tight I've still got enough room to pull the gauge pod off the windshield and get at the back of the pod change a light bulb or replace the tape (if necessary).

Mark Craig, what about us that only have a single EGT gauge? Got a similar pod for us? I don't personally have the need for the boost guage, so what could you do for me?