Since I need to make progress and want to get some other projects going, I know I know, should finish one at a time but hell, I want to get the interior stuff. Today I started on the gauge pods. I'm going with the cluttered A pillar look. I got the two gauge pods to fit. I noticed that the two gauge pods have the gauges a little offset. I got them mounted with the first layer of fiber glass and test fitted. Here are a couple of preview pics. I plan on getting them totally molded into the a pillar trim and painted the stock grey color.
Hey DKOV - one step closer to installing that headliner.
Oh, if anyones interested, the pillar pods will hold the following:
Temp gauge Volt gauge Oil pressure gauge Air/Fuel mixture gauge
Thanks for looking...
Rob D.
------------------
The Dirty Rat Chopped, dropped and just plain NASTY! 383 Stroker MPFI with N2O 2.5" Drop 11" Brakes 17" Revolutions RCC Coilover Suspension Updated June 29 '03 www.dirtyratracing.org
IP: Logged
06:48 PM
NotAFieroAnyLonger Member
Posts: 4413 From: 75762/Texas/USA Registered: Dec 2003
Boy! that sure looks really tight Chester. Question was that a (4) gauge pod holder or (2) molded in? I'm getting mine molded in as I type, just not as pretty as your though. I email'd you some pics. Keep up the good work.
Yup, that was two 2 gauge pods glassed together. I couldn't find a 4 gauge single. I should be done with it tomorrw. It's comming out really sweet! Thanks for the compliments!!
Rob D.
IP: Logged
08:51 PM
TaurusThug Member
Posts: 4271 From: Simpsonville, SC Registered: Aug 2003
Well, just about done. All the sanding is done, primed it tonight. Going to let it dry real good, a little sanding and shoot it thit the interior grey! Gan't wait to get it in with the gauges!
Here are the latest.
I'm starting to get a knack for the fiberglass stuff!
Rob D.
------------------
The Dirty Rat Chopped, dropped and just plain NASTY! 383 Stroker MPFI with N2O 2.5" Drop 11" Brakes 17" Revolutions RCC Coilover Suspension Updated June 29 '03 www.dirtyratracing.org
IP: Logged
09:59 PM
Howard_Sacks Member
Posts: 1871 From: Cherry Hill, NJ Registered: Apr 2001
I'm starting to get a knack for the fiberglass stuff!
Look's very nice!! That fiberglass is just scares people from the thought that it is hard... and it is not!! Your Rat, is going to be a top 5, you know that don't you..???
Maybe one day I will be up there, but I doubt it...
SmoothGT!
------------------ New Name.... New Attitude.... AKA. SmoothGT....
Looks like it is coming along well. The only problem is once you hit the key, all the attention is drawn away from the visuals. I will have to drive over and see it soon. Right now, Debbies car has running issues, so I am working on getting the 3.4DOHC ready to go in. Till then, she is driving mine and that just sucks.
Gene
[This message has been edited by scrabblegod (edited 01-05-2004).]
Wow... Looks REALLY good.. Hope you don't have any problems getting the gauges in place and wired, unless you plan to cut out the back, inwhich case, no problems at all...
but damn, yea, that looks sweet.
IP: Logged
02:51 AM
Jan 7th, 2004
chester Member
Posts: 4063 From: State of insanity...moved in and comfortably numb... Registered: Jun 2001
The finished product minus gaugs. Those will getinstalle tomorrow or the day after fate the paint has had time to totally set.
Not too shabby if I say so myself.
Thaks for looking!!!
Rob D.
------------------
The Dirty Rat Chopped, dropped and just plain NASTY! 383 Stroker MPFI with N2O 2.5" Drop 11" Brakes 17" Revolutions RCC Coilover Suspension Updated June 29 '03 www.dirtyratracing.org
IP: Logged
10:52 PM
TaurusThug Member
Posts: 4271 From: Simpsonville, SC Registered: Aug 2003
Well done chester! Do you plan on using indiglo lighting? In red(?), or some other color? Hey maybe you can utilize a Dakota digital set-up, in red. Shoot, with your new interior set up, and your entire car, will be a picture away from the front cover shot in Hot Rod magazine. Keep up motivated!
wow, great looking work, especially like the a-pillar. i have only one question though, to me it seems like a lot of work to do, when nobody's even gonna notice the difference until they reach for the handle. i mean it's not like you even see the handle to begin with? when i shave my car it's gonna be moulding and all. it is nice to see something different though i guess. just seems like a lot of work for very little difference
IP: Logged
12:45 AM
Jomama670 Member
Posts: 35 From: Canada,B.C.,Victoria Registered: Dec 2003
Nice my buddie is shavin the hole body line and doors and locks on his blaze and it looks really nice i love shaved. Great work its gonna look real nice
IP: Logged
02:18 AM
GSXRBOBBY Member
Posts: 3122 From: Southern Indiana USA Registered: Aug 2003
Originally posted by fierce_gt: i have only one question though, to me it seems like a lot of work to do, when nobody's even gonna notice the difference until they reach for the handle.
Exactly...
IP: Logged
09:30 AM
Master Tuner Akimoto Member
Posts: 2267 From: South Florida,USA Registered: Jul 2003
K is it just me but doesnt it look like the teddy bear is scoping out the cat thats in the "take me big boy" pose? LOL Sorry just struck me as funny. HIOSILVER
quote
Originally posted by chester:
Rob D.
IP: Logged
10:35 AM
jimmybpei Member
Posts: 354 From: summerside pe canada Registered: Aug 2001
Sorry due to some redesigns I will not make any progress on the doors till after Daytona. I'll bunp this thread as soon as I get moving again!
Thanks for looking!
Rob D.
------------------
The Dirty Rat Chopped, dropped and just plain NASTY! 383 Stroker MPFI with N2O 2" Drop 3" Chop 11" Brakes Currently awaiting Goodyear rubber for the 19" Motegi Roja's RCC Coilover Suspension Updated Jan 21 '04 www.dirtyratracing.org
IP: Logged
08:47 PM
PFF
System Bot
Alex4mula Member
Posts: 7410 From: Canton, MI US Registered: Dec 1999
Damn! You are doing some great work there. A 4 gage pod! You are going to be the envy even of the master ricers Keep it coming and thanks for sharing .
Thought I'd post a few pics of the gauge pod in the car...Yes, I know the gauges are crooked...I didn't have the strength left today to twist them straight..
Rob D.
------------------ The Dirty Rat Chopped, dropped and just plain NASTY! 383 Stroker MPFI with N2O 2" Drop 3" Chop 11" Brakes 19" Motegi Roja's wrapped in BFGoodrich Gforce T/A KDW-2 rubber RCC Coilover Suspension Updated Jan 21 '04 www.dirtyratracing.org
IP: Logged
08:55 PM
madcurl Member
Posts: 21401 From: In a Van down by the Kern River Registered: Jul 2003
I was wondering about shaving the handles and possably the entire trim all the way around, its easier to get rid of than have to find new when i keep breaking them! how do the newer model cars attatch?? I dont understand why alot of the pieces cant be molded together, yes it will be harder to get off, but once its on, it shouldnt have to come off. (yeah like I actually believe that) at any rate. The body Pannels rely on more than just the mounting spots were the trim goes to secure, correct? so why dont you just not mount them there and instead where they are mounted at on the other location, we can just reinforce that area, so to speak. right???????????????
------------------ Cameron Hoag
~*I want more than this world has to offer. AIM: CDubbZ111 Year: 1987 Make/Model: Fiero GT Color: Primer grey and burgundy Transmission: 5spd Manual AC PL PW PM sunroof defrost
[This message has been edited by C DuBBz87GT (edited 03-16-2004).]
IP: Logged
10:37 PM
Mar 30th, 2004
chester Member
Posts: 4063 From: State of insanity...moved in and comfortably numb... Registered: Jun 2001
Well I don't about them being twisted but, I know it looks "wicked." Nice job. What are all (4) gauges for? Fuel mixture, temp, oil, and ?
From furthest to closest air/fuel mixture, water temp, oil pressure and voltage...I'm getting rid of the aux gauge cluster so I can mount my LCD panel there.
Rob D.
------------------ The Dirty Rat Chopped, dropped and just plain NASTY! 383 Stroker MPFI with N2O 1" Drop 3" Chop 11" Brakes 19" Motegi Roja's wrapped in BFGoodrich Gforce T/A KDW-2 rubber RCC Coilover Suspension Updated Jan 21 '04 www.dirtyratracing.org
[This message has been edited by chester (edited 03-30-2004).]
Not to take away from the cool gauges, but anything new to report on the shave kit?
Car's in Florida till the 16Th of April - I will make some progress as soon as I get it back...
Rob D.
------------------ The Dirty Rat Chopped, dropped and just plain NASTY! 383 Stroker MPFI with N2O 1" Drop 3" Chop 11" Brakes 19" Motegi Roja's wrapped in BFGoodrich Gforce T/A KDW-2 rubber RCC Coilover Suspension Updated Jan 21 '04 www.dirtyratracing.org
how do the newer model cars attatch?? I dont understand why alot of the pieces cant be molded together, yes it will be harder to get off, but once its on, it shouldnt have to come off. (yeah like I actually believe that) at any rate. The body Pannels rely on more than just the mounting spots were the trim goes to secure, correct? so why dont you just not mount them there and instead where they are mounted at on the other location, we can just reinforce that area, so to speak. right??????????????? 
