Peter

        Here is a link to what I used

http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/Universal-Triple-Gauge-Console-Dash-Pod-Dome-Lip.aspx

        & here is how it looks

                                                        ORR ~ DeanB

On 16 Aug , 2012, at 3:12 PM, turbowesty wrote:

> Some earlier threads have me exploring gauges (wow, there are too
> many options for my feeble brain!). I'll pick away at my questions
> by doing some research before asking too many questions here (like
> why would I choose mechanical rather than electrical, which are more
> accurate, do existing senders need to be replaced, and on and on)
> and will start with a simple one.
>
> A: Has anyone used the VDO A-pillar mounting pods in a Vanagon? They
> look like a nice way of putting 2-5 gauges in if they fit but the
> ones I see are meant for Beetle/Jetta/Golf/Passat. http://egauges.com/veh_mod.asp?VehMake=Volkswagen&CT=Cars
> Part B: where and how do people put them if not A. I imagine others
> are interested in the mounting options so I'll keep this thread in
> the list rather than follow up in pmail if that's ok with the mod men.
>
> Regards, Peter Kraiker
> nextchapter.kraikerphoto.com
> Toronto, ON, Canada
> '82 L Westfalia 1.9 TD 5 Spd (Babe)