Need help mounting Harlan Shift light.
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From: Waldorf MD
Need help mounting Harlan Shift light.
Ok - the hard part (installation) has been done. I first mounted it in place of the cigerette lighter infront of the shifter only to realize you couldnt see it when shifting gears. I then pondered the idea of mounting it in the center vent on the upper portion of the dash but wasnt interested in removing the dash in order to get access.
I temporarly mounted it on the base of the steering wheel up near the guages - looks decent and all the wires are out of place. But it is attached with a peice of velcro and I think it looks rather sloppy although functionally it works great and its location is ideal. You cant miss it when it goes off.
However, I really think it looks tacky just sitting there and am interested in another option that I am not sure is feasible.
I know AutoMeter sells guage pods that mount on the A-pillar (at least for F-bodies). Does anyone know if they sell these pods pre-cut (ie - before the center section is drilled out to accomodate a 2 3/4" guage)? I think it would look nice and be practical to cut a pre-cut peice - drill out the center to fit around the Harlan and mount it on the pillar.
Has anyone done this? Does anyone have any other suggestions? I am really interested in hiding it as much as possible.
Thanks
I temporarly mounted it on the base of the steering wheel up near the guages - looks decent and all the wires are out of place. But it is attached with a peice of velcro and I think it looks rather sloppy although functionally it works great and its location is ideal. You cant miss it when it goes off.
However, I really think it looks tacky just sitting there and am interested in another option that I am not sure is feasible.
I know AutoMeter sells guage pods that mount on the A-pillar (at least for F-bodies). Does anyone know if they sell these pods pre-cut (ie - before the center section is drilled out to accomodate a 2 3/4" guage)? I think it would look nice and be practical to cut a pre-cut peice - drill out the center to fit around the Harlan and mount it on the pillar.
Has anyone done this? Does anyone have any other suggestions? I am really interested in hiding it as much as possible.
Thanks
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Re: Need help mounting Harlan Shift light. (Hannibal)
Sounds like a neat idea. That would like nice if you could make a trim ring around the light. I designed and made a few brackets specifically for the Harlan for some friends who needed a way to mount theirs. I have a Raptor, which is smaller and is easier to hide. Mine's mounted at the top of my A-pillar. I like your idea for the bigger Harlan though.
Here are pics of my install and of the two brackets, the one that comes with the Raptor and the one I made for the Harlan. I once showed the bracket I made for the Harlan to the Raptor manufacturer and he asked if I were interested in making one for the Raptor to replace the ones he supplied. :lol:
Here are pics of my install and of the two brackets, the one that comes with the Raptor and the one I made for the Harlan. I once showed the bracket I made for the Harlan to the Raptor manufacturer and he asked if I were interested in making one for the Raptor to replace the ones he supplied. :lol:
