Ok so I have been asked many times to post up how I did my AC Vent gauge and I just haven't done it which is shocking since I have a DIY for everything else... well recently I have been asked again so I finally got around to taking my setup out so I could show you.
I know there are several on here but I don't use wood, and mine is a lot more simple than some of the others.
Parts needed:
*Sheet of plastic (i used black plastic) note: I bought this at a local hardware store
*JB Weld
*Philips screw driver
*Flat head screw driver
*Snips
First things first you need to pry out your climate control
There will be several clips, make sure you pry in the right places with a flathead so you don't break anything
if you are worried you can always take out your radio to go from the back side... (but this is a lot more work)
From here then you want to unplug the electrical harness plug and head over to the work bench. :thumbsup:
Now here is where I am sorry... I had already done this so I couldn't show you exactly but you should get the point.
Using your phillips screw driver remove the two screws holding on the the vent.
Then use the phillips again and remove the screw in the center of the vent holding the fins on
Now take your snips and cut out all of the inside plastic
Time to start mocking up for the gauge. So take your gutted out piece and place it on the plastic and trace out the circle.
*IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO START WIDE AND TRIM DOWN UNTIL IT FITS PERFECTLY!!!!!
Again I don't have a photo but now measure out the center of your circle and cut a hole in the center to fit your gauge..
Now mix up your JB Weld. We are going to glue the plastic donut you just made into the vent.
While that is drying we are going to make one more modification to your pod. Take the pod and find the bottom side. Then go ahead and make a good size slit like this so you can run your wiring up to the gauge.
Now go ahead and wire up your gauge how ever you need. I'm running an electrical boost gauge.
Once the glue has dried test out your gauge. See how nice and flush the gauge sits. I like this
Now bolt the back part back up and go and install. The wiring should go thru the slit you made so it sits perfect.
and you're done!
I know there are several on here but I don't use wood, and mine is a lot more simple than some of the others.
Parts needed:
*Sheet of plastic (i used black plastic) note: I bought this at a local hardware store
*JB Weld
*Philips screw driver
*Flat head screw driver
*Snips
First things first you need to pry out your climate control
There will be several clips, make sure you pry in the right places with a flathead so you don't break anything
if you are worried you can always take out your radio to go from the back side... (but this is a lot more work)
From here then you want to unplug the electrical harness plug and head over to the work bench. :thumbsup:
Now here is where I am sorry... I had already done this so I couldn't show you exactly but you should get the point.
Using your phillips screw driver remove the two screws holding on the the vent.
Then use the phillips again and remove the screw in the center of the vent holding the fins on
Now take your snips and cut out all of the inside plastic
Time to start mocking up for the gauge. So take your gutted out piece and place it on the plastic and trace out the circle.
*IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO START WIDE AND TRIM DOWN UNTIL IT FITS PERFECTLY!!!!!
Again I don't have a photo but now measure out the center of your circle and cut a hole in the center to fit your gauge..
Now mix up your JB Weld. We are going to glue the plastic donut you just made into the vent.
While that is drying we are going to make one more modification to your pod. Take the pod and find the bottom side. Then go ahead and make a good size slit like this so you can run your wiring up to the gauge.
Now go ahead and wire up your gauge how ever you need. I'm running an electrical boost gauge.
Once the glue has dried test out your gauge. See how nice and flush the gauge sits. I like this
Now bolt the back part back up and go and install. The wiring should go thru the slit you made so it sits perfect.
and you're done!