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GusC2it
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1975 Kombi
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One thing that I have noticed is that VDO has changed the method in which the gauge secures itself on the back. They had a metal secure bracket on the back which was held on with two small metal nuts and now are moving towards a plastic screw on sleeve that when in tight spots does not work well. So if you mount the gauges under the radio in the dash the plastic sleeves then to bind with the ashtray making the sleeves useless. So if your looking to install gauges in this area you might want to find an older set.
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Desertbusman
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That's probably the nicest, cleanest, basic gauge installation I've seen. A lot of them end up there but yours doesn't cheapen the looks by hacking the dash.
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lightravels
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I'm usually just lurking, but decided I wanted to play this game too. Tach, A/F ratio, oil pressure, head temp, oil temp.
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crushie
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| Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 5:50 pm Post subject: Re: 1971 Bus Pictures |
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Here is my 1971 dash.
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Well nice M8 really looks good.  |
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srfndoc
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Here's my setup using the Busboys adapter for the tach in the clock hole and oil press/time/voltmeter in the radio hole:
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Stuartzickefoose
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Has anyone got any picture of the wiring needed in the engine compartment after the gauges are installed?
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rcnotes
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We all have personal music machines? Speak for yourself.
They're not stock. 
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I like this idea of using the space for the now-obsolete radio/music player for gauges. This precludes having to makes holes in the dash. We've all got little personal music machines now, anyway. |
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jtauxe 
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I like this idea of using the space for the now-obsolete radio/music player for gauges. This precludes having to makes holes in the dash. We've all got little personal music machines now, anyway.
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vwwestyman
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Has anyone mounted gauges on the top of the dash, just above the speedo cluster?
I've got a '78 Champagne, and am very reluctant to cut the dash face. Obviously I could use the holders on the underside of the dash, but I can see how they would be difficult to see. So I was wondering if there are any pods that could sit on the top of the dash. I'd be less reluctant to drill the top metal piece (because I don't think there is much special about it) for the wires to go through. |
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rcnotes
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Jeff, you have enough gauges to require a passenger to read them all!
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Jeff Geisen
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GusC2it
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rcnotes
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Here's my gauge setup.
The CHT in the main cluster. and the three VDO's on an extension I made so their visible looking down under the steering wheel cross arm. I thought that the VDO's looked nice all together and the same size. The digital LED looked out of place with the black face gauges.
I figured with the CHT right out front that I wouldn't be as easy to take my eyes off of the road. After a while I hardly look down.
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NASkeet
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| Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 4:57 am Post subject: Locating VDO supplementary gauges |
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That's it! I gotta get some gauges!
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Hey buddy, I have 8 gauges. Hows that for ya?  |
Eight gauges, is that all! 
Here are some from my phase 2 installation. I've yet to complete phase 3
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greenbus pilot
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That's it! I gotta get some gauges!
I totally have gauge envy. |
Hey buddy, I have 8 gauges. Hows that for ya?
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EZ Gruv
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That's it! I gotta get some gauges!
I totally have gauge envy.
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Desertbusman
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Does the laminate overlay the existing plastic that holds the speedo, etc or does it replace what's there?
If a vendor made this part, in black plastic, I would buy it!
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Yes the Westy cabinet laminate overlays the existing black plastic. But the right hand 1/3 of the console was pretty much removed to get rid of the clock recess and clearance for the new gauges. I had looked all over to try to find some nice black laminate or formica. No sucess.
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markd89
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Looks like everyones utilizing the same spots for triple gauges.
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Here's where mine are.
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I like the look of this 
Does the laminate overlay the existing plastic that holds the speedo, etc or does it replace what's there?
If a vendor made this part, in black plastic, I would buy it!
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chrisradioman
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I used a standard 2 gauge plate from FLAPS and fabbed a rear box that mounts on the column via a hose clamp.
No holes in the dash for me.
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I got the same type of pod, not sure if I like it around the column though I think I'll mount it somewhere else.
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