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Discussion in 'VR - VS Holden Commodore (1993 - 1997)' started by VR_Acclaim, Apr 18, 2011.

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    hey guys i want to mount 2 2inch gauges in the spare pocket under my cd player just wondering if they will fit, ive got one mounted above my cluster near the a pillar but dont know where to mount the other two any ideas
     
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    cant you just measure an existing guage? got a vernier?? very handy tool
     
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    mould it into your centre console like i did

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    Hey mate, I'm in the process of doing the same. Instead I'm putting three 2inch gauges in under there. I bought a mounting plate kind of like this one: VN VP VR VS Commodore 2" Polished Stainless Gauge Mount | eBay
    Instead mine is plastic with a matte finish so it fits in a bit more. If you search vs gauges on ebay they surface quite often. These fit straight in and all you need to do is cut the back of your pocket out.
     
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    brendo that is exactually what i want but i have the white gauges there a tad smaller how did u do your, buy yours from can you message me instructions please if that aint a hassle
     
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    alright it took me about a week and a bit to do just little bits each day

    Tools and Materials
    Various grits of wet and dry sandpaper
    knife
    hacksaw
    sanding blocks
    plastic filler
    something to make the back panel out of (i actually used mdf belive it or not)
    fibreglass resin and hardner
    drill and hole saw piece
    araldite

    Alright so first step was to cut out the tray bit and make a nice rectangle in the original surround (the bit that now recesses with the gauges)
    then i smoothed it all out really nice so it was perfectly square and looking sweet
    then i cut up a but of mdf to fit in the hole and angle it back slightly so it angles up towards your eyes
    drilled holes in the mdf using a hole saw
    glued the mdf in place
    applied fibreglass resin everywhere to coat the mdf and fill as many gaps as possible (you will find there will be a substantial gap at the top)
    once resin has hardened i sanded for many many MANY hours
    this is the key step as it determines the ultimate finish
    then i applies some more plastic filler and resin in the low spots until i was satisfied
    Painted it all up and finito!

    im not really that crafty and i had a few goes at this but im real happy with the result
    i would say it cost me around 50 bucks all up

    its worth try, maybe even buy a second surround from a wrecker so you dont have to worry about it
     
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    thats looks really good brendo, almost looks factory
     
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    cheers mate im real happy with the result
     
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    Just an idea if you dont have power windows

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