So, some time ago I bought an A pillar gauge pod. It will be housing a tacho and a volt meter for the auxiliary battery. The item came pre painted and with holes to use a grab handle,

After a bit of looking, couldn't find one for a GQ so went for one off a GU. Knew there wouldn't be holes there in my pillar but figured I'd be able to do it somehow.

Anyway, long story short, what I've decided to do is buy a blind screw rivet tool (called many things, possibly even a scrivet) and use that to put a thread inside the pillar capable of holding a handle strong enough to be used.

I saw several people on the forum asking about this, but no one seemed to have a definitive answer, so I may take some photos and do a how-to tutorial if there is enough interest.

As ill never really use the tool again, I wouldn't mind loaning it to members, as it's about $90 to buy the kit and a bit pricey for a one off thing so it may deter some people. I'd be happy to loan it for postage to and from and a small donation.

Related, am I right in thinking that if I run a relay I will be able to turn the gauge on and off with my key, as I don't want to use a toggle switch and don't want to run the gauge all the time. (I'm thinking I'd run a ground wire, acc to switch, positive from the battery to power and load to the gauge).