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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 07:59 PM
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Jegs and summit both make 1 and 2 gauge pillar pods that fit. I've seen the paint for the beige interior also. I just cant remember where. the body shop at my dealer just mixes to match.
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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 08:18 PM
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That paint matches up well, I used it on my guage pods when I did them and it turned out good. I also have a beige interior.
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Old Aug 26, 2005 | 04:53 AM
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I have the Autometer 2 pod A-Pillar gauge pod in my 02 Yukon. I have a boost gauge and fuel pressure. The pod came in plack, but I painted it to match. I got the paint from an auto body paint store. The guy looked up the paint code and custom mixed me what I needed. It came out perfect. It even matched the right satin look.
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Old Aug 26, 2005 | 05:04 AM
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Here's the pod before paint


after paint compared to a stock interior piece


and installed
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Old Aug 26, 2005 | 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by 03sierraslt
That paint matches up well, I used it on my guage pods when I did them and it turned out good. I also have a beige interior.

Great news! Thanks! I ordered a can from Jegs yesterday.

I'm considering the 2 or 3 guage A pillar pod and I'm considering fabricating something in the console.

Right below the dash the console in my truck houses a cassette player and below that a storage compartment. My measurements indicate that if I take the tape player out (I also have a CD and have never used the cassette) there would be plenty of room for a 2 1/16" guage above the storeage compartment and it is 9" wide so there would be plenty of room for 3 guages across that area. It should be pretty simple to make an insert out of black plastic or metal (have it powder coated) and house the guages there. I think it could be made to look like it was factory installed.

On the other hand I think the A pillar pod is pretty cool looking.

What 3 guages do I need? Boost and ....... ? AF mix? Trans temp?

I've heard that the stock trans and the stock dash are already wired for a Trans Temp guage and that all I have to do is get a stock guage face from a HD truck which comes stock with a trans temp guage. True? Maybe an aftermarket guage face with a white face to kinda match the Auto Meter Phantom guages?

Whaddaya think?
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Old Aug 26, 2005 | 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by black_yukon
Here's the pod before paint


after paint compared to a stock interior piece


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Which in dash white guage face are you using? I like the match with the Phantom guages. If it's aftermarket where did you get yours?

I see that Stylin has several choices but I've come to be leery of their prices and shipping charges. On some items they do great but as soon as I trust them and don't compare they have jabbed me pretty good.
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Old Aug 26, 2005 | 12:36 PM
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They are NR gauge overlays. I know Stylin stocks them but you can get them directly from NR Auto.
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Old Aug 26, 2005 | 12:47 PM
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if you're going to get 3 gauges, i recomend Intake Air Temperature, Boost, and Fuel Pressure.
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Old Aug 26, 2005 | 01:21 PM
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Get a boost gauge!!! If you are overboosting you will not be happy with the end results...trust me.
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Old Aug 26, 2005 | 02:33 PM
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it's pretty hard to overboost with a radix.
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