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PurdueGuy
05-02-2008, 01:13 PM
I was told that some guys on here have what I'm looking for. Trying to find a gauge pod that goes in the overhead console of a '98 Suburban, in place of the rear HVAC controls. I've done numerous google searches, as well as used the search feature here. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
thekl0wn
05-02-2008, 01:19 PM
On the console, just above your mirror, or the one in the back?

Dealership is the best place to get these parts, IMO. Unless you have a well-stocked junk yard nearby.
PurdueGuy
05-02-2008, 01:44 PM
On the console, just above your mirror, or the one in the back?

Dealership is the best place to get these parts, IMO. Unless you have a well-stocked junk yard nearby.

I'm looking for an aftermarket part that replaces the controls just above the rear view mirror with an aftermarket gauge pod.
thekl0wn
05-02-2008, 03:00 PM
Don't know that I've specifically seen one for that. My guess would be that it's a custom piece, but I could be wrong.



You ever tried your hand at fiberglass? :dunno:
PurdueGuy
05-02-2008, 04:48 PM
well, my original plan was simply to have a plate CNC'd for the spot, but then someone told me that there are already gauge holders "out there" for that purpose, so I went searching.

A little more info, I do have a '98 K1500 'burban, but this project is actually for my '99 Saturn SC2, which I installed a 'burban console into:

http://sixthsphere.com/storage/976/copy_of_semi-final_product.jpg
thekl0wn
05-02-2008, 05:08 PM
Wow, that looks good in there! :cheer:
S/C Z71
05-03-2008, 10:48 AM
:word:
g0dl355
05-04-2008, 04:50 AM
These what you looking for?
http://socaldiesel.com/Gauge.htm
S/C Z71
05-04-2008, 09:00 AM
Nice!
ksukats57
05-04-2008, 09:58 AM
These what you looking for?
http://socaldiesel.com/Gauge.htm

Thats really cool.
PurdueGuy
05-04-2008, 10:44 AM
These what you looking for?
http://socaldiesel.com/Gauge.htm

looks about right, though the console is a little different. Anyone able to confirm that the hole is the same size & shape? I'll research on my own (not looking for just spoon fed info), but if someone knows for sure, I won't mind some confirmation. ;)

*edit* reading > me - that says it's for '99-'06, and I have the up to '98 console. Not sure if the holes are the same size, but I would think they would advertise it for the previous years if it fit, though it wouldn't be the first time a company didn't realize what all their product fit.
g0dl355
05-04-2008, 12:56 PM
looks about right, though the console is a little different. Anyone able to confirm that the hole is the same size & shape? I'll research on my own (not looking for just spoon fed info), but if someone knows for sure, I won't mind some confirmation. ;)

*edit* reading > me - that says it's for '99-'06, and I have the up to '98 console. Not sure if the holes are the same size, but I would think they would advertise it for the previous years if it fit, though it wouldn't be the first time a company didn't realize what all their product fit.

Well we can do this
I the same overhead in my 94 Blazer, measure your hole :aniteef: the opening, and I'll measure mine. I'm 90% sure they're exactly the same.
PurdueGuy
05-04-2008, 04:31 PM
Well we can do this
I the same overhead in my 94 Blazer, measure your hole :aniteef: the opening, and I'll measure mine. I'm 90% sure they're exactly the same.

top to bottom is 2 7/16, side to side is like 6 5/8 at the max width, but of course the sides are curved. I thought the blazer had a similar console, but with an info center dealio at the front, and an extra pair of lights at the back...
g0dl355
05-05-2008, 02:37 PM
Yea man mine is the same size.
PurdueGuy
05-05-2008, 03:28 PM
Yea man mine is the same size.

So the gauges you linked will fit? You sure the curves on the ends are the same?
99bluetahoe
05-05-2008, 03:43 PM
looks about right, though the console is a little different. Anyone able to confirm that the hole is the same size & shape? I'll research on my own (not looking for just spoon fed info), but if someone knows for sure, I won't mind some confirmation. ;)

*edit* reading > me - that says it's for '99-'06, and I have the up to '98 console. Not sure if the holes are the same size, but I would think they would advertise it for the previous years if it fit, though it wouldn't be the first time a company didn't realize what all their product fit.

I called them and they said it would fit the 96-00 trucks' consoles too.

I am using this right now but I might switch to the socal one later because I want my gauges angled towards me.
http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=396/category_id=103/home_id=59/mode=prod/prd396.htm
PurdueGuy
05-05-2008, 05:20 PM
I called them and they said it would fit the 96-00 trucks' consoles too.

I am using this right now but I might switch to the socal one later because I want my gauges angled towards me.
http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=396/category_id=103/home_id=59/mode=prod/prd396.htm

great info, tnx. :) Though that one looks like it's essentially the same as what a friend of mine is going to be CNCing for me for free eventually. I'll probably just wait for it, though the angled ones are tempting... but $125 does a lot to stave off temptation when compared to free. lol