Here is a little project i have been working on for a difffent guage pod location for NBS trucks. here are the single pod pics also working on a double pod still a work in porocess but getting closer. what you guys think.

I like that much better than the pillar ones. I like the look of the pillar but do not like that they are not covered like the OEM pillars. Good job.

Looks cool

I want a double one:D

I want a double one:D

+1 Looks very good!

That is an awesome place for a gauge! Nice work fire!! I'd love to have one of those. I really don't like the looks of a pillar one in my truck. Just my opinion.

thanks guys. yea sitting in traffic one day it just kind of came to me that it might be a good spot for guages. i dont really like pillars ether and have a need for some mechanical guages along with my insight. if theres enough intrest i might do some limited runs on some. thanks for the positive feed back

You've got interest here!! Sign me up. :)

looks good.....sign me up for one

It'd be cool if you could get the basketball type dimples textured on it, like the factory dash and everything, I hate that the most about all the aftermarket pods, there so cheaply built they take hours to make them fit right and there not textured like the factory panels.

tht stock cover is not textured like the dash, door panels so i dont know if it would look good. but if you guys wanted it that way its easy enough to do. i agree the aftermarket pillars are kinda cheapish in quaillty and estetics. thts why I want to make sure theeese are perffect :)

Very nice job. Let me know when you start building them I would be interested.

Yeh those are way better then pillar. I hate the pillar ones...

:thumb:

looks great another good one would be were your edge is you could fit two gauges there and still be able to see them

keep me posted if you decide to go ahead with this, :thumbup:

Looks great, Let us know when you have something...I'm game

looks great another good one would be were your edge is you could fit two gauges there and still be able to see them

haaha thts funny becuase thts the other one where working on :)

ya i have seen a few of the edge mounts like that and didn't see why anyone hasn't tried to put some actual gauges there

I like that...can I pre order one?:cool:

I want one for EGT gauge. Thoes are perfect for people like me that want a mount for just 1 gauge instead of the 3 gauge pillar

That looks sharp! Good work mate

thanks guys well it looks like theres enough interest to go to the next step :) should take about a week and a half.

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looks great another good one would be were your edge is you could fit two gauges there and still be able to see them

haaha thts funny becuase thts the other one where working on :)

I like this idea, but is there a way to move it back so it doesnt cover the side window vent? If so, count me in........I cant stand the cheap look of the pillar mounts, thats why my gauges are still sitting in the shop.

That is a very clever idea. Great job.
I thought I had seen a gauge that size that has two or three different readings?

i agree very cool looking, i can see them being a pretty good seller as well, but the only thing that might scare some people is the time it'll take to run the wire through the door jamb then up to the mount. but, for the cleaner look i think it'll be worth it. i do also like the other idea of a 2 gauge as a dash pod.

let me know when you get these things goin maybe we can work something out ;)

i agree very cool looking, i can see them being a pretty good seller as well, but the only thing that might scare some people is the time it'll take to run the wire through the door jamb then up to the mount. but, for the cleaner look i think it'll be worth it. i do also like the other idea of a 2 gauge as a dash pod.

let me know when you get these things goin maybe we can work something out ;)

ahh thts the best part. I installed the guage pod with 100% no tools and ran all the wires with 100% no tools its actually imo easier then a pillar mount. pop off plastic cover theres a spot to drop the wires right down the door. wires fall right to the factory door wire run. run through boot right into the cab. it litterllay took less then 10 mins to install the guage mount and run the wires and hook it all up :)

Looks really good Tommy. I'd take one for the LLY if you had one.

Looks really good Tommy. I'd take one for the LLY if you had one.

Thanks we can take a look at your truck when i see you next and see if theres a spot for one.:)

I like this idea, but is there a way to move it back so it doesnt cover the side window vent? If so, count me in........I cant stand the cheap look of the pillar mounts, thats why my gauges are still sitting in the shop.

I dont think theres much more tht can be done in the way of the window vent is concerned. but as the air flows out of my edge pod vents it seems to circulate right around the new guage and onto the window. I havent yet seen any fogging issues. :cool:

:drool::thumb:

I'd definetly be interested in a 2 guage mount for the door. From what you said it seems like it would be pretty painless to run the wires.

Tommy, you still got my boost gauge...? Pod looks good :)

:eek: I like that alot. I will take two if you make some

Two. How many front driver side doors do you have?:rolleyes:

wow that looks great!!!1

Two. How many front driver side doors do you have?:rolleyes:

One for my dads lmm and one for me when i get my lmm in june

Wow you were right Fire that is a good place for gauges, Count me in. When you get the dual pod made up I'd definitly like to see some pics. :D

Looks Great:D:cool: Good work!

Looks great!

I have one concern though - Would there be any issues with damaging the gauges with the door movement (ie: impact from closing the door)? I know the gauges are designed to take a certain amount of abuse - but with this mounting location you are adding a lot of additional impact cycles to the gauges... I wonder if it would effect the longevity / accuracy of the gauge...

I don't see how it could be any different than the gauges that mounted to the A-piller. For every time you close the door it would take the same impact as the location of the these mounts.
You could always be test subject for him.

I'm in for a single. Let me know when & where to send $$$'s
PJ

Looks great!

I have one concern though - Would there be any issues with damaging the gauges with the door movement (ie: impact from closing the door)? I know the gauges are designed to take a certain amount of abuse - but with this mounting location you are adding a lot of additional impact cycles to the gauges... I wonder if it would effect the longevity / accuracy of the gauge...

Thanks. yea thats actually something i never considered i dont for see it being a issue. like said the pillar guages would probbaly take about the same amount of abuse. impact or vibrations mabey even more? But Im going to check a couple resources. I think it may come down to the quality of the guage used. ?

Thats cool...If you don't mind me asking what are you using for material and how you holding it in place? You can shoot me a pm if you want.

There held just like the factory cover just snaps on no drills screws ect. Material is a mix of plastics. it is the same make up and quailty as the factory peices

After checking out the spot on my LLY, I don't think there's any way that a pod could be made for the same spot on the 03-06 trucks.

I'm ready for one. Just let me know what the damage is.

I'll take one. That is awesome!!! Been trying to figure out where to put gauges and what kind of gauges. Now I know where, probably go with the MSD Lazer gauge. Also interested in the dual pod. Thanks man!!

there coming along nicley took a little longer then we thought but should have some very soon.:D

That looks pretty awesome!

This going to be sold through a vendor or are you becoming one or ?

Sign me up, I have been looking for a single guage mount without having to use the Pillar. Your solution looks great.

Regards,

sign me up, looks great, I hope you can get these to market as I love the clean look of yours and would love to have one..Josh

Love to see the dual set up, What the heck are you doing having a life or something??

lol no the company doing the production ones are lagging a bit should have them in another week or two .:)

Sign me up. I need a place for my air bag gauge. Not sure if I could run the hoses threw the jamb though.

Need a single one for the new ride!

Id buy one!!

OK guys as the other ones are almost done. here is a prototype pic of the 2 guage dash pod and single door pod. Just wanted to see what everyone thinks of this setup.

OK guys as the other ones are almost done. here is a prototype pic of the 2 guage dash pod and single door pod. Just wanted to see what everyone thinks of this setup.


Looks like you need to plan on filling up soon;)

Looks like you need to plan on filling up soon;)

LOL every day 300 plus miles a day sucks :eek:

Tommy, you still got my boost gauge...? Pod looks good :)

Still waiting:D

amazing :eek:

OK guys as the other ones are almost done. here is a prototype pic of the 2 guage dash pod and single door pod. Just wanted to see what everyone thinks of this setup.

That looks great! How about a daylight pic? And a pick with three matching gauges would be cool.

That looks great! How about a daylight pic? And a pick with three matching gauges would be cool.

thanks will do when i finsh the 2 guage one complete i will post some new pics. tht was the first time i hooked up tht guage and was led to belive it was the same color as my other guages. oh well i will get one tht matches tht others :)

I'm not ready to buy gauges yet and most likely will not unless I adopt this truck from my wife......like that's gonna happen :rolleyes:, but if this turns out lookin how I think it will I would go that route for sure! Nice work

sign me up

im digging the dual pod on the dash:cool: keep us posted!!!

Nice !!

very nice tommy. i know hut asked but are you a vendor now or is PPE gonna sell these or something?

very nice tommy. i know hut asked but are you a vendor now or is PPE gonna sell these or something?

Im not sure if they are going to be sold through a vendor or not. I want to keep the price low for people. so if i feel its going to be to high tht way then we will be selling them as a vendor.:) But as soon as ther all made we will cross tht bridge :)

im digging the dual pod on the dash:cool: keep us posted!!!

Thank you will do just working on making it the same finish as the dash right now :D

I'm in for the single pod on the door.

mans thats perfect

Cool idea.I think it would look cool if you could design it so the two pods "mate" cleanly when the door is closed instead of being rounded so much.

Thank you will do just working on making it the same finish as the dash right now :D Let me know once youve got it ready! Im sold!!!!!!!

Are they ready yet :D

that looks great...

I have a few tht are done. but i have a couple things to work out. the manafacturing of theese isnt going the way we need and at this point isnt cost efective. where working on it thoe and should have a solution in a few days well I hope :D

Sign Me Up, Great Idea!

Do you know when they will be finished :D I cant wait :p:

That is an awesome place for a gauge! Nice work fire!! I'd love to have one of those. I really don't like the looks of a pillar one in my truck. Just my opinion.
+1 i'll have to look into these when the time comes

any word on this coming out

done yet?

still working on a way to make theese cost effective. as it sits now it would be over 150 per pod my cost. im working on it thoe and hopfully will beable to do something soon

did you make a mold for it or how are you making it.


If you need help I have worked in the Tool and Mold industry for some time now and know a lot of people. Is part of it the cost of getting the plastic pellets? or just getting a place to run the plastic injection mold?

Or is it a forming mold/press?

did you make a mold for it or how are you making it.


If you need help I have worked in the Tool and Mold industry for some time now and know a lot of people. Is part of it the cost of getting the plastic pellets? or just getting a place to run the plastic injection mold?

Or is it a forming mold/press? pm sent

Be advised. I purchased a factory navigation radio from Tommy in March. It was to include the GPS antennae. When the unit arrived it was missing the GPS antennae. We agreed that I would purchase a new one and Tommy would send me a check to cover the cost of the antennae. I am still waiting for the check, and get no response to any PM's I have sent. Just thought you should know how he conducts business.

Be advised. I purchased a factory navigation radio from Tommy in March. It was to include the GPS antennae. When the unit arrived it was missing the GPS antennae. We agreed that I would purchase a new one and Tommy would send me a check to cover the cost of the antennae. I am still waiting for the check, and get no response to any PM's I have sent. Just thought you should know how he conducts business.

he did not send you antennae??? a pair of sense organs located near the front of an insect's head capsule. Although commonly called "feelers", the antennae are much more than just tactile receptors. They are usually covered with olfactory receptors that can detect odor molecules in the air (the sense of smell). Many insects also use their antennae as humidity sensors, to detect changes in the concentration of water vapor. Mosquitoes detect sounds with their antennae, and many flies use theirs to gauge air speed while they are in flight.

What a jerk:D

he did not send you antennae??? a pair of sense organs located near the front of an insect's head capsule. Although commonly called "feelers", the antennae are much more than just tactile receptors. They are usually covered with olfactory receptors that can detect odor molecules in the air (the sense of smell). Many insects also use their antennae as humidity sensors, to detect changes in the concentration of water vapor. Mosquitoes detect sounds with their antennae, and many flies use theirs to gauge air speed while they are in flight.

What a jerk:D

:rotflmao:

Hey are the gauge pods ready :whip: :D

looks good..

Come on , I want one of these pods already .

Whats the deal are you gonna kick me down one or what .

Im gonna microtop mine . :lol:

he did not send you antennae??? a pair of sense organs located near the front of an insect's head capsule. Although commonly called "feelers", the antennae are much more than just tactile receptors. They are usually covered with olfactory receptors that can detect odor molecules in the air (the sense of smell). Many insects also use their antennae as humidity sensors, to detect changes in the concentration of water vapor. Mosquitoes detect sounds with their antennae, and many flies use theirs to gauge air speed while they are in flight.

What a jerk:D


Thats some funny S^*t.:)

Come on , I want one of these pods already .

Whats the deal are you gonna kick me down one or what .

Im gonna microtop mine . :lol:

What EGTS getting high in the drive way or what :p: put your motor together sell tht pig buy a lmm and ill give you a guage pod :)

Those look sweet together, way better than the pillar.

What EGTS getting high in the drive way or what :p: put your motor together sell tht pig buy a lmm and ill give you a guage pod :)

Pig , hahahaha ..... your funny .

Doing a motor yourself at home in the garage takes longer than paying for someone to do it . Oh ya , thats what you would have to do . :p:

The infamous gauge pod . Hahahahahaha ...... More like wheres Waldo !!

Good thing my gauges go in the dash . :D

Johnny

Any update?

thats awesome idea, but what happens when you slam the door shut? just curious if its goin to stay on the door.

thats awesome idea, but what happens when you slam the door shut? just curious if its goin to stay on the door.

Thanks Its clipped just like the factory peice been on my truck for 40,000 miles hasent come off once. hopefully the first 10 should be done in the next 3 weeks :)

ok cool how can i get my greesy lil fingers on one?

Do those gauge pods come with a molded GPS anteni on them......:D:D:D
sorry couldn't resist....

Do those gauge pods come with a molded GPS anteni on them......:D:D:D
sorry couldn't resist....

special order only :)

Greeesy fingers?

those r so dope any word on when u mite make them?

Thanks. hopefully the first 10 should be done in the next 3 weeks :):)

Idea on a per/unit cost? I will need two... Gonna get one for Brother's Truck too.

Thanks
Dan

60-90 depending on wich one

60-90 depending on wich one

Are we gonna have to call you the Steve Cole of Pillar pods:D

Are we gonna have to call you the Steve Cole of Pillar pods:D

Dam just go straight for the TKO ouch and i though we where frends :D

Dam just go straight for the TKO ouch and i though we where frends :D

):hI still love ya man.

Are we gonna have to call you the Steve Cole of Pillar pods:D

I fell off the couch laughing ..... too funny .

No need to shoot him with the bb gun just blast him with Howitzer . :D

I'm in for one, those look pretty sweet! Keep us updated - I have about 550 miles on my 08 - I'm way past due for some kind of mod! :)

Paul

come on i need 2

Any new news on these?

Any updates????

One question. Will that gauge still work after the door's been slammed several hundred or a thousand times?

One question. Will that gauge still work after the door's been slammed several hundred or a thousand times?

MInes worked for over 40,000 miles no problems :)

Yea they are still comeing its been a sloooowwww process but hope to have something here really soon :)

Is it done yet?
Is it done yet?
Is it done yet?
Is it done yet?
Is it done yet?
Is it done yet?

:D

Is it done yet?
Is it done yet?
Is it done yet?
Is it done yet?
Is it done yet?
Is it done yet?

:D

yes but you cant have one

OK update Finally :) Theese are going to be made to order.pm me with wht you want and I will make them on a first come first serve basis turn around is about one week

Fire


Did you get my pm?

Fire


Did you get my pm?


no :o:

That is pretty cool as I am now in the market for a pod for LMM only need 1 gauge (egt for towing) and want something that will blend in with interior. Need ASAP.

Sent another. I need a single pod as well.

any pics of the doubles????

any pics of the doubles????

X2!!!!

PM sent. Single pod.

PM sent. Single pod.Who did you send a PM? You looking for a single pod, or you know of a single pod?

Who did you send a PM? You looking for a single pod, or you know of a single pod?
Sent the PM to Fire. Interested in a single pod.

no pics of the double yet should be soon )

no pics of the double yet should be soon )

Thanks :D

Fire
Dunno whats up with your pm's but I have left 2 of em,Give me a call I want a pod. 724 350 4590

Hey fire,
I sent you a pm also for a single pod.

I want a single for the door and a dual for the center dash!

Tommy

How about an update.

Thanks

Eric

Tommy

How about an update.

Thanks

Eric

X2 :)

I am about to affix them to my dash with duct tape temporarily and cover it up with some Wal Mart pink shagging fur :D

X2 :)

I am about to affix them to my dash with duct tape temporarily and cover it up with some Wal Mart pink shagging fur :D


lol .it will be a happy new year. i have a few almost done for both of you

lol .it will be a happy new year. i have a few almost done for both of you

Thanks! :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D (you get the idea)

whats the double look like :eek:

[quote=fire0021;3033106]lol .it will be a happy new year. i have a few almost done for both of you[/quote

Sweet!!! Let me know..


Eric

PM sent for single door and double dash pods.

Hey Fire, I sent a pm for a double dash and a single door pod. Thanks

Tommy
Still wanting one..... How about an update.
Shoot me a pm if ya want.

Thanks
Eric

Tommy

What happened to my phone call???

I think he gave up on us. I'll probably buy the autometer double dash pod and mod it

Guess We can't get any more updates.

tommy's been abducted...............

I think I know what happened to him. They did the same thing to Cartman!

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Why does everything today have to start and end with my a$$. Anal probe. One of the originals. I like it.

I think maybe because he made one for himself and we sort of overwhelmed him with wanting one or two and now he has like 50 people wanting them and no time.

Mia? :d

I think maybe because he made one for himself and we sort of overwhelmed him with wanting one or two and now he has like 50 people wanting them and no time.
Well if thats the case grow a set and come on here and say so!! I "had" one and was supposed to get a phone call for payment info etc. because pm's "weren't working"

Ok, Tommy, you can cancel out my order for the double pod for the dash.

I am tired of the duct tape job I had to use and I am finally gonna just bore out two 2" holes on each side of the dash below the steering wheel like Calabria69 has done.

I will however take the one for the door piece tho still. If not then I will make one this week with some fiberglass.

fire0021, I have a question for you, how hard would it be to make one that a dashhawk or insight gauge would fit on the door like what you are making? I just not real excited on the mount that holds it on the top of the dash. So I was thinking that area would be awesome to have the insight gauge mounted. What do you think, coud it be possible?

thanks for your reply.

Here is the link to the post I made with my gauge install

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=293436

Well if thats the case grow a set and come on here and say so!! I "had" one and was supposed to get a phone call for payment info etc. because pm's "weren't working"

Guys this is not my day job i have may things on my plate and there just is not enough time in the day. I have been through many hurdles with theese pods its alot harder to get them correct then you think. then when i finnaly did i gave them to someone to mesure and put in cad and they missplaced them so they say :mad: so i had to make new sets it cost me $300 and about 20 hrs to hand make each one. the only way to be fesable at this point is to have them mass produced over seas wich cost alot of money for set up and what not. I have been promised by many diffrent vendors they could do it and come to find out they cant or out source it somewhere else. Im still looking into it and if I can find a cost eficiant place in the us to produce them i will. if not I may make some more I have a few now but am not going to get rid of them yet. D I would think you would be happy I didnt take your money. I wont take money for something i cant get u right then and there. Sorry for you guys That have been wateing and mabey one of theese days I can get theese made.

fire0021, I have a question for you, how hard would it be to make one that a dashhawk or insight gauge would fit on the door like what you are making? I just not real excited on the mount that holds it on the top of the dash. So I was thinking that area would be awesome to have the insight gauge mounted. What do you think, coud it be possible?

thanks for your reply.

it could be done just takes time to figure out. i dont know that the obd cord is lone enough thoe

Looks good...

-Nemo

Guys this is not my day job i have may things on my plate and there just is not enough time in the day. I have been through many hurdles with theese pods its alot harder to get them correct then you think. then when i finnaly did i gave them to someone to mesure and put in cad and they missplaced them so they say :mad: so i had to make new sets it cost me $300 and about 20 hrs to hand make each one. the only way to be fesable at this point is to have them mass produced over seas wich cost alot of money for set up and what not. I have been promised by many diffrent vendors they could do it and come to find out they cant or out source it somewhere else. Im still looking into it and if I can find a cost eficiant place in the us to produce them i will. if not I may make some more I have a few now but am not going to get rid of them yet. D I would think you would be happy I didnt take your money. I wont take money for something i cant get u right then and there. Sorry for you guys That have been wateing and mabey one of theese days I can get theese made.

Tommy,

I can try and see to have these door pods made. If you can get me one that I can return to you I can have it 3D scanned and one cut out with the rapid prototyping machine I have access to and then molds made. If it works out then you got some gauge pods made.

Guys this is not my day job i have may things on my plate and there just is not enough time in the day. I have been through many hurdles with theese pods its alot harder to get them correct then you think. then when i finnaly did i gave them to someone to mesure and put in cad and they missplaced them so they say :mad: so i had to make new sets it cost me $300 and about 20 hrs to hand make each one. the only way to be fesable at this point is to have them mass produced over seas wich cost alot of money for set up and what not. I have been promised by many diffrent vendors they could do it and come to find out they cant or out source it somewhere else. Im still looking into it and if I can find a cost eficiant place in the us to produce them i will. if not I may make some more I have a few now but am not going to get rid of them yet. D I would think you would be happy I didnt take your money. I wont take money for something i cant get u right then and there. Sorry for you guys That have been wateing and mabey one of theese days I can get theese made.
Well we waited as long as possible, so we (Kerry K) did the best we could do):h!! Thanks for the idea! Ours may not be as nice, but it works. We will be installing the Pricol EGT but it hasn't arrived yet.

nice work.

cool looks good

Nice job!

Looks good Donnie!

Has anyone started making these again? I really want one!!!!!!