[DeTomaso] Horizontal console gauges for 2-Pod???

[Asa Jay Laughton]

Hi Larry,
If you install the double-high DIN chassis, you'll -have- to move
something, either the switches or the HVAC control, there isn't enough
room for them all.

The window switches could still be mounted on either side of the HVAC
but the other four would have to be relocated to somewhere else.  I
don't have any recommendations on where though.

Asa  Jay

Asa Jay Laughton - W7TSC, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
Spokane County ARES-RACES Net Manager
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http://www.teampanteraracing.com

On 12/6/2018 22:56, Larry Finch via DeTomaso wrote:
> All,
>
> Probably, someone out there has already done this and I am seeking their wisdom and advice.
>
> 2511 is an early 2-pod car and has the early console design:
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> I want to retain the 2-pod dash but update the console with horizontal gauges and install a 2-din (7”x4”) touchscreen in a manner similar to what David Berman did on his GT5:
>
>
>
> Also like this approach as I will be retaining the stock HVAC panel:
>
>
>
> I think that one is the version that Bobby Byars sells for the later 1-pod dash cars:
>
>
>
> From that photo it appears the flat gauge panel is a separate piece from the base? Anyone know for sure?
>  
> Sadly, I am pretty sure that even after adapting Bobby’s face panel to my earlier fiberglass console there would not be enough room for the gauges, HVAC panel, six toggle switches and the 2-din touchscreen.
>
> Has anyone made this work, seen it done by someone or know of a vendor offering a horizontal gauge panel for the early consoles?
>  
> Any and all wisdom is sincerely appreciated.
>
> Larry
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   Hi Larry,
   If you install the double-high DIN chassis, you'll -have- to move
   something, either the switches or the HVAC control, there isn't enough
   room for them all.
   The window switches could still be mounted on either side of the HVAC
   but the other four would have to be relocated to somewhere else.  I
   don't have any recommendations on where though.
   Asa  Jay
Asa Jay Laughton - W7TSC, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
Spokane County ARES-RACES Net Manager
******************************
[1]http://w7tsc.org
[2]http://www.teampanteraracing.com

   On 12/6/2018 22:56, Larry Finch via DeTomaso wrote:

All,

Probably, someone out there has already done this and I am seeking their wisdom
and advice.

2511 is an early 2-pod car and has the early console design:



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This email has been checked for viruses by AVG.
[3]https://www.avg.com


I want to retain the 2-pod dash but update the console with horizontal gauges an
d install a 2-din (7"x4") touchscreen in a manner similar to what David Berman d
id on his GT5:



Also like this approach as I will be retaining the stock HVAC panel:



I think that one is the version that Bobby Byars sells for the later 1-pod dash
cars:



>From that photo it appears the flat gauge panel is a separate piece from the bas
e? Anyone know for sure?

Sadly, I am pretty sure that even after adapting Bobby's face panel to my earlie
r fiberglass console there would not be enough room for the gauges, HVAC panel,
six toggle switches and the 2-din touchscreen.

Has anyone made this work, seen it done by someone or know of a vendor offering
a horizontal gauge panel for the early consoles?

Any and all wisdom is sincerely appreciated.

Larry


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