3 Gauge Pillar Pod

[Big Joe]

Well I posted some pics of this last night in a different thread. I thought it was worthy of its own thread. I have finished sanding it and it is in primer now. I will be painting it and installing it within the week. (I hope)
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/BigJoe5313/Car/A-pillar1.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/BigJoe5313/Car/A-pillar2.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/BigJoe5313/Car/Pillar-Primer1.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/BigJoe5313/Car/Pillar-Primer2.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/BigJoe5313/Car/Pillar-Primer3.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/BigJoe5313/Car/Pillar-Primer4.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/BigJoe5313/Car/Pillar-Primer5.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/BigJoe5313/Car/Pillar-Primer6.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/BigJoe5313/Car/Pillar-Primer7.jpg

[Matt95GT]

Damn... nice Joe. :bigok:

:paranoid: *looks around at ziptied gauges* *sigh*

[Big Joe]

Originally posted by Matt95GT


:paranoid: *looks around at ziptied gauges* *sigh*

Yeah man you really need to get around to molding yours in. I felt like I was gonna break somthing when I was in ur car. Thanks for the compliments.

[nice96gt]

Looks good Joe...

:lol: sorry Matt, that was funny, but so true ;)

[ManktheTank19]

Is that a universal gauge pod and you are molding it in to your original pillar to make it look stock?

[ramairgt2]

looks very good! That is how mine will be when i'm done with it but i will still paint my pod blue. just wouldn't be right with out that color coordination thing i have going lol

[TheNewLMHDesign]

How in god's name did you get that pillar off.
I have tried multiple times and have absolutely no luck what-so-ever.

[99GrandAMSE]

WOW Joe ... simply awesome!!

[XoticGA]

Damn good job!

[Big Joe]

Originally posted by ManktheTank19
Is that a universal gauge pod and you are molding it in to your original pillar to make it look stock?


Well originally I had no intention of molding it, so I did what everyone eles seemed to be doin and I got the mustang one. I had it on for about 3 months now or so and just didnt like the way it looked, so I decided to mold it.

Originally posted by TheNewLMHDesign
How in god's name did you get that pillar off.
I have tried multiple times and have absolutely no luck what-so-ever.

Yeah at first I was like, there is no way to get this thing off, but it turned out to be pretty simple. Start from above the door and just pop it out slowly. There should be 4 clips holding it in. I clip above the door and 3 on the actual pillar itself.

[Matt95GT]

Originally posted by Big Joe
Yeah man you really need to get around to molding yours in. I felt like I was gonna break somthing when I was in ur car. Thanks for the compliments.

I know... but interior was second on the list of "things that feel like they will break"... see my transmission thread. :doh: Looks like interior is on the backburner once again.

[ga5speed02]

most excellent pics man. great job by you joe

[96gagt4door]

hey joe....did u cut a hole in the stock pillar for the wires or what??? im working on mine but its gonna be a while before i get her done....never done any fiberglassing before...any tips as to grit for sand paper and what color did u ues to paint it???

[Big Joe]

Dam anouther one of my threads back from the dead. Yeah I cut a large hole in the original pillar. As far as sand paper, just start with a low grit. I think I started with 80. Then work your way up as high as you need you feel to go. I dont remember what I ended off with but you can figure that part out. As far as paint. I found paint that almost matches exactly. Its Dupli-Color Import Auto Spray. The Color is just called dark grey. There is a number code on top of the color name, I'm assuming its the paint code or somthing so here it is E8801557. Like I said that color is pretty dam close to the original color. I used a few coats then i cleared it.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/BigJoe5313/Car/Interior_drivers.jpg

[ManktheTank19]

Damn I might need to get that paint code from you down the road :)

[Big Joe]

I'm always an email or an instant message away. ;)

[TA^Guy]

Or just post it here for future readers too... :D

BIG JOE=DIY KING!
:worship1:

I bet Joe's DIY mods out number his aftermarket mods atleast 3:1.

Newbies and wannabe's take note...

DIY, home made, one of a kind mods = custom
Order from a catalog, over the counter parts bolted on = personalized.

Any questions?

[ga5speed02]

Originally posted by TA^Guy
Or just post it here for future readers too... :D

BIG JOE=DYI KING!
:worship1:

I bet Joe's DYI mods out number his aftermarket mods atleast 3:1.

Newbies and wannabe's take note...

DYI, home made, one of a kind mods = custom
Order from a catalog, over the counter parts bolted on = personalized.

Any questions?


:clap: :clap: :clap:

i had the privalige to see it in person. it kicks ass. nice work Joe

[Big Joe]

Originally posted by TA^Guy
Or just post it here for future readers too... :D

BIG JOE=DIY KING!
:worship1:

I bet Joe's DIY mods out number his aftermarket mods atleast 3:1.

Newbies and wannabe's take note...

DIY, home made, one of a kind mods = custom
Order from a catalog, over the counter parts bolted on = personalized.

Any questions?


:lol: Your nuts John.

[inferno]

joe did u have any problems with cracking or anything?

after i got mine in i realized i had a crack. it pisses me off but i dont feel like taking it all out again to fix it.

96gagt4door: i had to cut a portion of my apiller just to fit one of my guages. i also used the same paint i was already using for the interior. As for sanding i started with 80 and ended with 1500 .

[VanishingImage]

going to be doing this in the future,possibly near mid to late summer,boooooost baby:D

I need to replace my pillar anyways,a couple tabs are broke and the are behind the driver is broke and rattles when I have my stereo turned up,annoys the f^ck out of me

[Big Joe]

Originally posted by inferno
joe did u have any problems with cracking or anything?

after i got mine in i realized i had a crack. it pisses me off but i dont feel like taking it all out again to fix it.


Nope. No cracks yet.

[inferno]

damn so i guess im going to have to take it out :( well that ok u want to redo my interior anyways. im getting LOTS of ideas. muhahaha!