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How do you mount a gauge on rollbar?

Posted By: HEMIDARTS

How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? - 08/04/09 12:16 AM

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

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Posted By: dusturbd340W5

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? - 08/04/09 12:18 AM

I mounted my tach on the roll cage in a Autometer gauge pod.
Posted By: chryco

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? - 08/04/09 12:20 AM

My Autometer voltmeter has a rollbar mount pod . Checkout Jeg`s or Summit . Should work if you don`t mind mixing and matching .
Chryco
Posted By: HEMIDARTS

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? - 08/04/09 12:29 AM

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.
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? - 08/04/09 12:30 AM

Get a mounting cup, call the manufacturer for one
Posted By: HEMIDARTS

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? - 08/04/09 12:32 AM

thanks Mr.P.
I will be calling them. I saw on there sight they want almost $40.00 that is too much.
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? - 08/04/09 12:37 AM

What diameter is that gauge? Maybe Summit
Posted By: HEMIDARTS

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? - 08/04/09 12:41 AM

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?
Posted By: CHRONiklyDEMONic

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? - 08/04/09 12:43 AM

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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.

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? - 08/04/09 12:45 AM

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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
Posted By: HEMIDARTS

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? - 08/04/09 12:46 AM

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.
Posted By: RodStRace

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? - 08/04/09 01:13 AM

One hose clamp around the gauge, one inside that clamp around the bar. adjust to suit, and tighten. Less than 5 bucks.
Posted By: HEMIDARTS

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? - 08/04/09 01:25 AM

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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.
Posted By: RodStRace

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? - 08/04/09 01:30 AM

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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.
Posted By: HEMIDARTS

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? - 08/04/09 01:34 AM

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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.
Posted By: Goat330

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? - 08/04/09 01:40 AM

Posted By: Otherlane

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? - 08/04/09 11:42 AM

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
Posted By: HEMIDARTS

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? - 08/04/09 04:12 PM

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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.
Posted By: HEMIDARTS

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? - 08/04/09 09:17 PM

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.
Posted By: dusturbd340W5

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? - 08/04/09 10:43 PM

its the only one I have but its not very helpful

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Posted By: HEMIDARTS

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? - 08/04/09 10:58 PM

Thanks for the nice pic!
I like your interior, and your pic was helpful.
Every idea is a good idea.
Posted By: Goat330

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? - 08/04/09 11:53 PM

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.
Posted By: blownzoom440

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? - 08/05/09 01:07 AM

is there any studs sticking out the back of the gauge?
Posted By: HEMIDARTS

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? - 08/05/09 01:09 AM

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is there any studs sticking out the back of the gauge?


yes there are 3 of them Mike. what are you thinking?
Posted By: blownzoom440

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? - 08/05/09 01:24 AM

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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]
Posted By: HEMIDARTS

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? - 08/05/09 01:26 AM

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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.
Posted By: Ari440

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? - 08/05/09 01:28 AM


made a stand for the tach and gauges and used a muffler clamp to hold it to the rollbar




Posted By: HEMIDARTS

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? - 08/05/09 01:37 AM

That is pretty sweet Ari440! i like your style.
Posted By: HEMIDARTS

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? - 08/05/09 01:53 AM

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

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Posted By: Ari440

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? - 08/05/09 01:54 AM

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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

Posted By: HEMIDARTS

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? - 08/05/09 02:03 AM

your welcome. i like that one also, you are very creative. they look killer!!
Posted By: HEMIDARTS

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? - 08/05/09 02:07 AM

Here is a photo of the mount in action.

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Posted By: HemiGreg

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? - 08/05/09 02:35 AM

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!!!
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Posted By: HemiGreg

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? - 08/05/09 02:42 AM

[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
Posted By: HEMIDARTS

Re: How do you mount a gauge on rollbar? - 08/05/09 02:45 AM

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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