Gcarlen@aol.com wrote:

> I don't want to modify my dash however I feel the need to install a
> couple
> of 2 inch gauges in my 86 westy,about the only choice seems to be just
>
> past  the radio.--

I also needed to add some gauges to my van; oil pressure, cylinder head
temperature, and voltmeter.  After tossing around some ideas, I decided
to buy a 'trio' gauge set.  I made a sheet metal cover, formed to the
trio panel, and tapered back to fit the cut-out for the ash tray.  I
know the ash tray is handy for change and misc screws and head rest
clips, but knowing what is happening in the remote rear quarters is more
important.  I painted the sheet metal brown to match the dash, and wired
the lights to the dash lights.  It works great except that I bought
Equius gauges which are junk.  I hope to replace them soon with VDO
gauges that actually might reflect what is going on, instead of their
'reality distortion field'.

Diesel John

'83 Vanagon Diesel GL  'The Smoking Tortoise'
'71 S-Cab 'Ole Blu'
'83 Audi 5000 TD
'84 Audi 5000 Avant
ex '71 Superbeetle
ex '71 Window Van
ex '76 Scirocco
ex '77 & '78 Rabbit Diesel
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