Rowdygto

Im lookin to install a Vac gage on the console of my 66 GTO...like org....
Any one tell be whare to drill the holes. Trying to find org. placement.
Thanks for the help................rowdy.........

 

Eric Animal

As far as I know , and I may be incorrect, they were dealer installed. I have never seen a template, or measuring instructions for the install. Put it where you can see it comfortably, somewhere about flush with the dash edge. These gauges are real nice, I have bought a few on e-bay. They usually run between 75-200 bucks, depending on the condition. Eric

Rukee

I've been eyeing them up too, but I've never seen a GTO with one.

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ITSA64

I've been considering buying one of these for awhile and finally did the other day. I think they are really cool. I must admit that I'm having a tough time building up the courage to drill holes in my console though.

Eric Animal

I'm working up the courage now......I'll let you ladies know how I made out!!!

Rukee

is it possable to flip the mounting bracket over and mount the unit under the dash above the console so you don't see the attaching holes or drill into the console??

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Eric Animal

I will check and let you know...an interesting idea...

Eric Animal

Rukee, I have heard of mounting the vacuum gage under the dash. Never seen it done. I took one out to my 67 and the angle it would mount at would make the gage face angle down too much to read. In my opinion, the console mount is the only way to go........Eric

Rukee

Get creative! Maybe put a wedge shaped block between the mounting bracket and the bottom of the dash to 'kick' the gauge the right dirrection.

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Eric Animal

That is definately do-able. I have a friend who makes custom motorcycle parts.....E