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How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? #427673 08/03/09 08:16 PM 08/03/09 08:16 PM
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,354 ohio H HEMIDARTS OP master
HEMIDARTS OP master H Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,354 ohio	I just got a really nice Stewart Warner digital shift lite-tach. I want to mount it on my roll cage either above my head or the bar going down the door. This is the gauge that i got. Let me know if anyone has any good ideas, or something for sale. Thanks 5395371-114949.jpg (78 downloads)

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? [Re: HEMIDARTS] #427674 08/03/09 08:18 PM 08/03/09 08:18 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,616 Kissimmee Fl. D dusturbd340W5 master
dusturbd340W5 master D Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,616 Kissimmee Fl.	I mounted my tach on the roll cage in a Autometer gauge pod. 70 duster full chassis super pro 416 CNC Indybrock heads 727 w/brake best so far 1.212 60 6.219 in 1/8 at 110.88 9.768 at 137.81 1/4

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? [Re: HEMIDARTS] #427675 08/03/09 08:20 PM 08/03/09 08:20 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 866 Winnipeg ,Mb. CA. chryco super stock
chryco super stock Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 866 Winnipeg ,Mb. CA.	My Autometer voltmeter has a rollbar mount pod . Checkout Jeg`s or Summit . Should work if you don`t mind mixing and matching . Chryco Gas is fer washin' parts ....Alky`s fer drinkin' ...Nitro`s fer Racin'!

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? [Re: chryco] #427676 08/03/09 08:29 PM 08/03/09 08:29 PM
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HEMIDARTS OP master H Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,354 ohio	thanks guys. I was looking at some rollbar mounts, and they seem pricey. I dont think a little bracket should be $35.00 or more. how much did you guys spend? Oh yeah the gauge is only 2-1/16 size. I bought it for the lite, but i like the digital tach for a backup of my original.

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? [Re: HEMIDARTS] #427677 08/03/09 08:30 PM 08/03/09 08:30 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI MR_P_BODY Master
MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Get a mounting cup, call the manufacturer for one

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? [Re: MR_P_BODY] #427678 08/03/09 08:32 PM 08/03/09 08:32 PM
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HEMIDARTS OP master H Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,354 ohio	thanks Mr.P. I will be calling them. I saw on there sight they want almost $40.00 that is too much.

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? [Re: HEMIDARTS] #427679 08/03/09 08:37 PM 08/03/09 08:37 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI MR_P_BODY Master
MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	What diameter is that gauge? Maybe Summit

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? [Re: MR_P_BODY] #427680 08/03/09 08:41 PM 08/03/09 08:41 PM
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HEMIDARTS OP master H Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,354 ohio	It is 2-1/16 pretty small. and summit wanted about the same. i figured i could get one for like $10 since its so small. I am wondering if i can make my own?

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? [Re: HEMIDARTS] #427681 08/03/09 08:43 PM 08/03/09 08:43 PM
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CHRONiklyDEMONic Demonized C Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 292 dead center	Quote: I am wondering if i can make my own? Maybe that is a good question to ask yourself? I could make anything, if I had the proper skills, supplies, tools, and time. "After a Day filled with burning Rubber, you may find it time to re-tire."

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? [Re: HEMIDARTS] #427682 08/03/09 08:45 PM 08/03/09 08:45 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI MR_P_BODY Master
MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Quote: It is 2-1/16 pretty small. and summit wanted about the same. i figured i could get one for like $10 since its so small. I am wondering if i can make my own? Find some old soup can.... might have to rinse it out LOL

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? [Re: CHRONiklyDEMONic] #427683 08/03/09 08:46 PM 08/03/09 08:46 PM
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HEMIDARTS OP master H Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,354 ohio	Thanks for that. I know i can make, i am wondering how much it will cost. I was asking if it would be more cost effective to build it or buy it.

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? [Re: HEMIDARTS] #427684 08/03/09 09:13 PM 08/03/09 09:13 PM
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 12,481 Chino Valley RodStRace I Live Here
RodStRace I Live Here Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 12,481 Chino Valley	One hose clamp around the gauge, one inside that clamp around the bar. adjust to suit, and tighten. Less than 5 bucks.

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? [Re: RodStRace] #427685 08/03/09 09:25 PM 08/03/09 09:25 PM
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HEMIDARTS OP master H Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,354 ohio	Quote: One hose clamp around the gauge, one inside that clamp around the bar. adjust to suit, and tighten. Less than 5 bucks. that is kinda what i was thinking. i am afraid it will look tacky or hokey.

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? [Re: HEMIDARTS] #427686 08/03/09 09:30 PM 08/03/09 09:30 PM
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 12,481 Chino Valley RodStRace I Live Here
RodStRace I Live Here Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 12,481 Chino Valley	Quote: Quote: One hose clamp around the gauge, one inside that clamp around the bar. adjust to suit, and tighten. Less than 5 bucks. that is kinda what i was thinking. i am afraid it will look tacky or hokey. Well, for 40 bucks it will look better. I threw that out since you seemed to want to spend the money elsewhere. If you have black padding or cage, you could paint the one clamp to make it blend in.

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? [Re: RodStRace] #427687 08/03/09 09:34 PM 08/03/09 09:34 PM
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HEMIDARTS OP master H Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,354 ohio	Quote: Quote: Quote: One hose clamp around the gauge, one inside that clamp around the bar. adjust to suit, and tighten. Less than 5 bucks. that is kinda what i was thinking. i am afraid it will look tacky or hokey. Well, for 40 bucks it will look better. I threw that out since you seemed to want to spend the money elsewhere. If you have black padding or cage, you could paint the one clamp to make it blend in. I agree. i guess i am trying to find a happy medium. i think i might have just found one for $16 i will probally go with that. Thanks again everyone for your help.

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? [Re: HEMIDARTS] #427688 08/03/09 09:40 PM 08/03/09 09:40 PM
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Goat330 mopar G Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 426 Randolph, Ohio--N.E. Ohio	Last edited by tboomer; 08/04/09 05:04 PM.

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? [Re: Goat330] #427689 08/04/09 07:42 AM 08/04/09 07:42 AM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 830 east coast Otherlane super stock
Otherlane super stock Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 830 east coast	I was gonna a something like this topic.ive been wondering to mount my on the cage or dash pad.can anyone post pics on the tach location? I

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? [Re: Otherlane] #427690 08/04/09 12:12 PM 08/04/09 12:12 PM
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HEMIDARTS OP master H Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,354 ohio	Quote: I was gonna a something like this topic.ive been wondering to mount my on the cage or dash pad.can anyone post pics on the tach location? I Well i am glad that i got a headstart on it for you. I agree some pics would be cool.

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? [Re: HEMIDARTS] #427691 08/04/09 05:17 PM 08/04/09 05:17 PM
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HEMIDARTS OP master H Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,354 ohio	now i know someone has atleast 1 picture of a rollbar mounted gauge. Dont be shy now guys, this is for everyone not just me.

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? [Re: HEMIDARTS] #427692 08/04/09 06:43 PM 08/04/09 06:43 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,616 Kissimmee Fl. D dusturbd340W5 master
dusturbd340W5 master D Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,616 Kissimmee Fl.	its the only one I have but its not very helpful 5397458-racecar001.jpg (66 downloads) 70 duster full chassis super pro 416 CNC Indybrock heads 727 w/brake best so far 1.212 60 6.219 in 1/8 at 110.88 9.768 at 137.81 1/4

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? [Re: dusturbd340W5] #427693 08/04/09 06:58 PM 08/04/09 06:58 PM
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HEMIDARTS OP master H Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,354 ohio	Thanks for the nice pic! I like your interior, and your pic was helpful. Every idea is a good idea.

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? [Re: HEMIDARTS] #427694 08/04/09 07:53 PM 08/04/09 07:53 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 426 Randolph, Ohio--N.E. Ohio G Goat330 mopar
Goat330 mopar G Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 426 Randolph, Ohio--N.E. Ohio	Why don't you have him put in for you, instead of crying to the moderator about my last post? Maybe these people don't know you're a poseur.

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? [Re: HEMIDARTS] #427695 08/04/09 09:07 PM 08/04/09 09:07 PM
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 8,647 ELYRIA,OH B blownzoom440
blownzoom440 B Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 8,647 ELYRIA,OH	is there any studs sticking out the back of the gauge? Last edited by METAL STORM; 08/04/09 09:08 PM.

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? [Re: blownzoom440] #427696 08/04/09 09:09 PM 08/04/09 09:09 PM
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HEMIDARTS OP master H Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,354 ohio	Quote: is there any studs sticking out the back of the gauge? yes there are 3 of them Mike. what are you thinking?

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? [Re: HEMIDARTS] #427697 08/04/09 09:24 PM 08/04/09 09:24 PM
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 8,647 ELYRIA,OH B blownzoom440
blownzoom440 B Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 8,647 ELYRIA,OH	Quote: Quote: is there any studs sticking out the back of the gauge? yes there are 3 of them Mike. what are you thinking? i was thinking of a strap with a nut holding it to the back of the gauge but the stud will be sticking out and into the rollbar.i dont think it is cosmeticly pleasing. any pictures of the car?[stalling for ideas]

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? [Re: blownzoom440] #427698 08/04/09 09:26 PM 08/04/09 09:26 PM
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HEMIDARTS OP master H Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,354 ohio	Quote: Quote: Quote: is there any studs sticking out the back of the gauge? yes there are 3 of them Mike. what are you thinking? i was thinking of a strap with a nut holding it to the back of the gauge but the stud will be sticking out and into the rollbar.i dont think it is cosmeticly pleasing. any pictures of the car?[stalling for ideas] sounds interesting. i am looking for a pic of what i have in mind. give me a second.

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? [Re: blownzoom440] #427699 08/04/09 09:28 PM 08/04/09 09:28 PM
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 5,618 long island NY A Ari440 master
Ari440 master A Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 5,618 long island NY	made a stand for the tach and gauges and used a muffler clamp to hold it to the rollbar 1.39 9.85 - 137 mph

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? [Re: Ari440] #427700 08/04/09 09:37 PM 08/04/09 09:37 PM
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HEMIDARTS OP master H Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,354 ohio	That is pretty sweet Ari440! i like your style.

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? [Re: HEMIDARTS] #427701 08/04/09 09:53 PM 08/04/09 09:53 PM
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HEMIDARTS OP master H Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,354 ohio	this is what i was thinking about getting, i just dont think it is worth almost $50 I thought i could build one for about $10 5397878-atm-48000_w.jpg (107 downloads)

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? [Re: HEMIDARTS] #427702 08/04/09 09:54 PM 08/04/09 09:54 PM
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 5,618 long island NY A Ari440 master
Ari440 master A Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 5,618 long island NY	Quote: That is pretty sweet Ari440! i like your style. THANK YOU did the same on the roadrunner just used a longer rod and bolted under the dashbourd Last edited by Ari440; 08/04/09 10:00 PM. 1.39 9.85 - 137 mph

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? [Re: Ari440] #427703 08/04/09 10:03 PM 08/04/09 10:03 PM
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HEMIDARTS OP master H Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,354 ohio	your welcome. i like that one also, you are very creative. they look killer!!

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? [Re: HEMIDARTS] #427704 08/04/09 10:07 PM 08/04/09 10:07 PM
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,354 ohio H HEMIDARTS OP master
HEMIDARTS OP master H Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,354 ohio	Here is a photo of the mount in action. 5397940-atm-48003_w.jpg (120 downloads)

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? [Re: HEMIDARTS] #427705 08/04/09 10:35 PM 08/04/09 10:35 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,160 L.I. N.Y. Hemi Street HemiGreg master
HemiGreg master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,160 L.I. N.Y. Hemi Street	I was thinking some Amish Duct tape,LOL but really them clamps are common on bikes,stage lighting anddrum kit mounts also rental tent supplys for lights theres tons of em around if you really no where to look. go to your locak biker junk shops or army surplus they are also used to hold stuff to 1 1/2 tent poles and come in camo. even pipe supply places got stuff like that for 12 bucks. how bout big wad of chewing gum LOL go to home depo or electric supplu and get 2 counduti hangers sizes to match bar and gauge bot together at right angle with 1/4" bolt paint and walla 6 bucks!!! web page

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? [Re: HemiGreg] #427706 08/04/09 10:42 PM 08/04/09 10:42 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,160 L.I. N.Y. Hemi Street HemiGreg master
HemiGreg master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,160 L.I. N.Y. Hemi Street	[image]http://www.mcmaster.com/#emt-conduit-hangers/=31sgro[/image] a 2$ pvc pipe cap makes a nice gauge cup also from home depo hole project should be less than 6 bucks including spray paint Last edited by HemiGreg; 08/04/09 11:02 PM.

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? [Re: HemiGreg] #427707 08/04/09 10:45 PM 08/04/09 10:45 PM
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HEMIDARTS OP master H Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,354 ohio	thanks Greg. You and i think alike. That is exactly what i was thinking. and im talking about the amish duct tape.

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