Ve console gauge setup

[glennho]

Just thought id share my latest gauge setup in my VE SS. I have the 2 gauge pod on top of the dash but I wanted to put in some more gauges but didnt want to go the pillar setup so i tried a few different mock ups that didnt work for me .I eventually removed the stereo facia and saw the 2 screws at the bottom of the stereo so after thinking about it for a couple of weeks I bought 2 swivel bottom gauge pods and attached them to an angle bracket I made up.Then I turned them upside down and attached it to the stereo via the 2 bottom screws.Wired the gauges up via the cigarette plug behind the console, and an adapter plate for the oil pump to fit the sender units.Then replaced the stereo facia.Im pretty happy with the end result.

 

[lazyc]

What are the top two measuring?
Looks good, nice work. Good old school non computer gauges can't affect the bus. Cheers

 

[glennho]

What are the top two measuring?
Looks good, nice work. Good old school non computer gauges can't affect the bus. Cheers

Thanks Mate, the top gauges are oil pressure and vacuum

 

[MYVESSV8]

very good, i like, are the gauges red illumination standard

 

[glennho]

very good, i like, are the gauges red illumination standard

They have 4 colours you select by pushing the button on the back of the gauge.

 

[glennho]

very good, i like, are the gauges red illumination standard

They make an adapter plate for the oil pump now so you dont have to make one like we both did.

 

[MYVESSV8]

i remember that, mine still going strong

 

[glennho]

i remember that, mine still going strong

It was easier just to buy the adapter than take off the other and drill another hole and get it tapped to suit the oil temp sender, but yes mine was still working perfect. It was a great idea and thanks for sharing.

 

[MYVESSV8]

no problems mate, thats what this is for sharing info, tips, help all
was there enough room to fit both sender and temp into adaptor as i know (and by your pic) the pressure sender is large

 

[glennho]

no problems mate, thats what this is for sharing info, tips, help all
was there enough room to fit both sender and temp into adaptor as i know (and by your pic) the pressure sender is large

I had to put a brass 90* but already had it amongst my bit and pieces.