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torquehead 
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Posted: April 09, 2006 at 8:42 PM / IP Logged  
Huh.....what thu......well, it happens.
miamistyle84 
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Posted: May 04, 2006 at 8:10 PM / IP Logged  

hey Torquehead what size pvc pipe did u use for the gauges?

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torquehead 
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Posted: May 05, 2006 at 6:09 PM / IP Logged  

I use whatever size is closest to the diameter of the body of the gauge, but the PVC must be larger.  I first measure the length of the PVD that is required and leave a bit extra for mounting error....the ultimate length is determined by test-fitting the PVC.  Then if the PVC is too large in diameter I just simply cut it length-wise on one side the full length of the PVC pipe, then cut some width out of it.  I then use some hose clamps to close the gap.  While the PVC is clamped, I use a heat gun to relax the PVC.  Glue the PVC gap together.  You then have a perfect fitting for your gauges.

Picture this.  If your on the economy side of life.  Get some of the largest diameter of PVC.  Split it as explained above.  Use a heat gun to roll it out flat.  Hot glue all of the gauges at one end.  Use heat to fold the other half of the PVC over onto the top of the gauges so that they are wrapped.  If required, cut more PVC, flatten it, and use permanent glue to completely enclose the wrap and let cool.  Remove the gauges so that you can use the molded PVC into your "ONE-OFF" fabrication.  If your not on the economy side, buy a sheet of ABS and apply the relative method.

Point of my story, answering your question....I use....whatever is needed to closely fit the gauges.

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