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trnelson73 Samba Member
Joined: February 22, 2006 Posts: 76 Location: Whittier, CA
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Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 10:01 pm Post subject: VDO Placement? |
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Just wondering if people could post pics of where they have their VDO or similar gauges on the dash? Especially if you have a tachometer. What do you think are a essential if any: oil temp, oil pressure, CHT etc?
The PO for mine put them under the dash off the steering wheel and I really can't see them easily. |
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pb24ss Samba Member
Joined: June 30, 2005 Posts: 1665 Location: sitting around the fire with the bluegrass band - colorado
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Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 10:09 pm Post subject: |
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if you're installing a VDO tach install it in the clock hole if you don't have a clock. it's a perfect fit. make sure you get the retaining ring for it. |
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Randy in Maine Samba Member
Joined: August 03, 2003 Posts: 34890 Location: The Beach
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Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 3:00 am Post subject: |
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I put my VDOs under the radio.
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MadMax78 Samba Member
Joined: May 26, 2007 Posts: 511 Location: The Netherlands
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Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 3:57 am Post subject: |
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Tach mounted
VDO's under the radio (oil temp, oil pressure, ammeter) ammeter has been replaced with a voltmeter.
CHT in a pod, only the pod can be seen in this image. Made the picture before I got the gauge.
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NASkeet Samba Member
Joined: April 29, 2006 Posts: 2947 Location: South Benfleet, Essex, UK
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Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 7:41 am Post subject: Re: VDO Placement? |
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trnelson73 wrote: |
Just wondering if people could post pics of where they have their VDO or similar gauges on the dash? Especially if you have a tachometer. What do you think are a essential if any: oil temp, oil pressure, CHT etc?
The PO for mine put them under the dash off the steering wheel and I really can't see them easily. |
I have my radio/cassette unit beneath the dashboard, where it's easier to reach! _________________ Regards.
Nigel A. Skeet
Independent tutor (semi-retired) of mathematics, physics, technology & engineering for secondary, tertiary, further & higher education.
Much modified, RHD 1973 VW "1600" Type 2 Westfalia Continental campervan, with the World's only decent, cross-over-arm, SWF pantograph rear-window wiper
Onetime member, plus former Technical Editor & Editor of Transporter Talk magazine
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Tri-Bus Samba Member
Joined: November 29, 2005 Posts: 732 Location: Butler PA
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Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 10:25 am Post subject: |
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Here is my set up Vdo Tach in the clock hole ( Bus Boys adapter) and Temp, oil pressure, and battery out of a 914 in another Bus Boys face plate
( radio trim, late model Beetle to cover P.O. hack job ) _________________ 73 Westy
A VW team with a triathlon problem, or something like that.... |
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Jeff Geisen Samba Chaplain
Joined: December 21, 2004 Posts: 1880 Location: N.W. Georgia
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Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 11:17 am Post subject: |
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I have the tach in the blank on the right side of the spedometer, OP, OT and volts under the radio. I have a rubber triple hole VDO holder under the dash, between the steering column and the E brake with a vacuum, amps and a clock.
I'm a gauge freak.... _________________ I Corinthians 4: 1 thru 5
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chrisradioman Samba Member
Joined: September 20, 2007 Posts: 4873 Location: Swansea (Sunny Penllergaer) Wales UK
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Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 12:35 pm Post subject: |
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Mine under the radio, there was a nasty mark there anyway, but now its gone:-
Bought some guages on eBay last week VDO ones originally fitted in an Audi.
This is how they came
Marked out the dash
Drilled it out
Fitted & so is my Becker Sat Nav _________________ http://www.vintagevwweddings.co.uk/contact.html |
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mygreenbus Samba Member
Joined: February 14, 2007 Posts: 1154 Location: Palm Coast, FL
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Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 1:41 pm Post subject: |
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Mine is Ditto MadMax78 and nvwainfo. Also used the Bus Boys adaptor, really looks good. |
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bus kid Samba Member
Joined: June 15, 2007 Posts: 250 Location: under something air cooled
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Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 10:10 pm Post subject: |
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thats some bad ass diamond plate:!:
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Tri-Bus Samba Member
Joined: November 29, 2005 Posts: 732 Location: Butler PA
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Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 10:21 pm Post subject: |
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bus kid wrote: |
thats some bad ass diamond plate:!:
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Thanks, the rear hatch inside is done with it too, next will be the sides of the walkthru and the back of the z-bed
I might also make some trim for the bottom of the doors when i make or buy new door panels _________________ 73 Westy
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NOVA Bus Samba Member
Joined: April 18, 2005 Posts: 517 Location: Herndon, VA
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Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 11:24 pm Post subject: |
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Looks like everyones utilizing the same spots for triple gauges.
I'm looking for space to place the CHT, maybe use a single pod under dash. _________________ ********************************
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- GE engine, L-Jetronic w/ hyd. lifters
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NOVA Bus Samba Member
Joined: April 18, 2005 Posts: 517 Location: Herndon, VA
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Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 11:29 pm Post subject: |
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bump _________________ ********************************
1977 Transporter / Weekender
- GE engine, L-Jetronic w/ hyd. lifters
- Brown Beige plaid P27 Interior (ED)
http:/[url=http://www.vw-mplate.com/mplate-29638.png]Click to view image
Camper Interior donor:
[/URL]/www.vw-mplate.com/mcode.php?lang=EN&id=721 (M-Code for interior).
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Desertbusman Samba Member
Joined: June 03, 2005 Posts: 14655 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 2:40 am Post subject: |
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NOVA Bus wrote: |
Looks like everyones utilizing the same spots for triple gauges.
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Here's where mine are.
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autiger78 Samba Member
Joined: September 25, 2007 Posts: 411 Location: Auburn, AL
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Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 5:46 am Post subject: |
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Desertbusman wrote: |
NOVA Bus wrote: |
Looks like everyones utilizing the same spots for triple gauges.
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Here's where mine are.
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Still my favorite...really nice job here! _________________ Wanted - Dormobile Roof Parts! |
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caldwell54 Samba Member
Joined: March 09, 2002 Posts: 78
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Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 6:25 am Post subject: |
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Does anyone have pictures of putting the 3 VDO gauges in a pod under
the dash between steering wheel and e-brake ? Can you see the gauges
in that location while driving ? I will also be adding VDOs to my 78 Westy
but am relunctant to drill out the dash.
Thanks
Dean _________________ 1978 Dakota Beige Westy Deluxe |
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NASkeet Samba Member
Joined: April 29, 2006 Posts: 2947 Location: South Benfleet, Essex, UK
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Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 7:29 am Post subject: VDO Placement? |
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autiger78 wrote: |
Desertbusman wrote: |
NOVA Bus wrote: |
Looks like everyones utilizing the same spots for triple gauges.
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Here's where mine are.
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Still my favorite...really nice job here! |
That looks nice Desertbusman, how did you do it?
On the RHD, Australian, British, Japanese(?), South African, New Zealand & other specification, 1968~79 VW Type 2s, the clock position is close to the ventilation outlet & cab door, rather than the heater & ventilation control levers, so I don't know whether that would be practical for us.
At sometime in the future, I had in mind to fabricate completely new, main & supplementary instrument panels, using only 80 mm & 52 mm VDO Cockpit gauges, some of which are still in my pending-projects box. This would enable me to fit into the dashboard, somewhere between 10 to 12 instruments, including two Lucas, 60 mm diameter, 8-segment warning-light clusters. _________________ Regards.
Nigel A. Skeet
Independent tutor (semi-retired) of mathematics, physics, technology & engineering for secondary, tertiary, further & higher education.
Much modified, RHD 1973 VW "1600" Type 2 Westfalia Continental campervan, with the World's only decent, cross-over-arm, SWF pantograph rear-window wiper
Onetime member, plus former Technical Editor & Editor of Transporter Talk magazine
Volkswagen Type 2 Owners' Club (Great Britain)
http://www.vwt2oc.net
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trnelson73 Samba Member
Joined: February 22, 2006 Posts: 76 Location: Whittier, CA
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Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 7:04 pm Post subject: Under dash |
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I like under the radio pics for the OP, OT, and CHT. If I get a tach, I think the best place would be on the dash above the speedometer, since I have the clock installed. It depends if I can find one with a covered back so the wire isn't visible. I don't like where they are now but I'll wait a bit before changing them. I can't see them without leaning forward while driving.
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Desertbusman Samba Member
Joined: June 03, 2005 Posts: 14655 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 1:17 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Autiger.
Nigel-
Without a clock, the existing console has a lot of structure that isn't doing anything and can be cut away. And new structural pieces can be fabricated and fitted to strengthen the console and provide for the gauge mountings. Plexiglass and epoxies. The new face is the laminate skin off of some Westy cabinetry. I'll probably end up doing a matching insert for the glove box door and the lower dash switch recesses.
With the gauges straight forward they are easier to monitor than if they are over in the center of the dash, but it's probably no big deal. With Polly's bus, she didn't want a radio so we put 3 gauges in the radio recess. With both busses I just had a thing against cutting the dash. _________________ 71 Superbug
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NASkeet Samba Member
Joined: April 29, 2006 Posts: 2947 Location: South Benfleet, Essex, UK
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Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 6:51 am Post subject: |
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[quote="chrisradioman"]Bought some guages on eBay last week VDO ones originally fitted in an Audi.[quote]
Chris.
Did you also retrieve the Audi's 50~170 ºC oil-temperature sender for the 50~170 ºC oil-temperature gauge, which I believe has different temperature vs resistance characterisics to that of the various, commonly available 50~150 ºC oil-temperature senders, which are sold by many after-market retailers? _________________ Regards.
Nigel A. Skeet
Independent tutor (semi-retired) of mathematics, physics, technology & engineering for secondary, tertiary, further & higher education.
Much modified, RHD 1973 VW "1600" Type 2 Westfalia Continental campervan, with the World's only decent, cross-over-arm, SWF pantograph rear-window wiper
Onetime member, plus former Technical Editor & Editor of Transporter Talk magazine
Volkswagen Type 2 Owners' Club (Great Britain)
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