AC vent in middle of dash filled with gauges

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    I have an ac dash and some one had ripped out all the air duct before i got the car and now i would like to fill the gap in the middle of my dash, i was thinking of running a set of gauges in their and was wondering if anyone had tried this before thanks
     
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    Wow that looks really good I believe I will be doing that
     
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    That does look nice!
     
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    Didnt have the vent in the dash to begin with, but did install guages in that area...... IMG_1437.JPG IMG_1436.JPG
     
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    I had the same thing in my Maverick. I removed the plastic material inside the vent housing and I bought one of those 3 gauge sets. The metal gauge housing fit perfect inside the vent...... image.jpg
     

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    image.jpg Another view.....
     
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    I had the same problem when I bought mine. I installed my aftermarket stereo in The dash vent location and installed the 3 gauges into the stereo delete plate. I'll go take pics when the rain subsides.
     
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    Sorry to bump this old post, but does anyone know where Mr SkyDog got that 3 gauge holder for the center vent? I want to buy one! Thanks
     
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    Looks like PVC pipe painted black and JB-welded into the stock vent surround (the vent with the grill cut out).
     
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