Date:         Fri, 8 Jan 1999 12:46:54 -0500
Reply-To:     Gary Kovach <dearbo@EROLS.COM>
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From:         Gary Kovach <dearbo@EROLS.COM>
Subject:      Re: Adding gauges to a Vanagon dashboard, and which are important?
Comments: To: thewestyman@MINDSPRING.COM
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I've thought about this and got an extra empty instrument panel cover - the
thing that
covers the speedo & tach/clock.  You could mount it right on top of the other
cover and run the wires up thought the old unit.

Or, place it beside the existing one by  carving away the side of the new one to
fit the curves of the old one.  As I recall, it covers the ash tray.  Remove the
ash tray and run the wires up through it.

Of course, a lot of picking and work with a dremmel tool will be required.

Gary
88GL

Karl Mullendore wrote:

> I'm sure some of you have added auxiliary gauges to your vans by now, so I
> am wondering what interesting mounting cups, extra consoles, or whatever
> that you have used, where, and do they look like they belong there? I'm
> getting ready to install the 1.9 Turbodiesel, and want to add another 3
> gauges: one for boost pressure, one for exhaust temp., and a voltmeter. Any
> thoughts also on other more important ones, or should that do it? Thanks for
> any input.
>
> Karl