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Re: 73-87 Pillar Pods
« Reply #255 on: June 17, 2014, 11:42:14 AM »
The current hole is 2.0625" so those will fit.  If I make it smaller I was planning on going down to 2.045", but can make it an even 2.000"

I also have been looking at this for attachment.

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Re: 73-87 Pillar Pods
« Reply #256 on: June 17, 2014, 04:16:09 PM »
The plastic push-in rivets may not provide a solid enough mount for trucks that spend time off-road.  A #6 trim screw requires a smaller hole and I think is a good choice if not overtightened.  Perhaps mounting hole locations should be dimpled for drilling at the installer's option rather than being pre-drilled.
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Re: 73-87 Pillar Pods
« Reply #257 on: July 23, 2014, 02:57:51 PM »
Any updates on your triple pods? Can't wait to buy one
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Re: 73-87 Pillar Pods
« Reply #258 on: August 07, 2014, 10:04:21 PM »
Count me in for one when they are ready
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Re: 73-87 Pillar Pods
« Reply #259 on: August 13, 2014, 01:27:00 AM »
I'm very excited for the release of the pillar pods. thanks for your dedication!

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Re: 73-87 Pillar Pods
« Reply #260 on: September 16, 2014, 09:02:29 PM »
Well, I'm at the point of a neatly tailored harness hanging out of my dash waiting for three pillar mounted gauges, so I can trim and terminate the wiring to finish it off.  Any word?  No pressure - LOL.
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Re: 73-87 Pillar Pods
« Reply #261 on: September 17, 2014, 05:17:42 PM »
I got pics of the tooling yesterday..  getting closer.

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Re: 73-87 Pillar Pods
« Reply #262 on: October 18, 2014, 03:20:04 PM »
Here are the first 2 out if the mold for validation.

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Re: 73-87 Pillar Pods
« Reply #263 on: October 19, 2014, 09:33:33 AM »
they look good to me!  can't wait to get one

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Re: 73-87 Pillar Pods
« Reply #264 on: October 21, 2014, 10:07:56 PM »
As of this weekend this is the Triples mounted in the truck.  There are 2 injection points on the part that serve really well for a screw location, I also opted to put the 3rd screw at the top inside edge.  These are #8 Trim screws.  I am looking for source bulk in the correct length, but for now I just trimmed them to fit.  I highly recommend using screws to secure these.  I made them to fit all models but it was a compromise for the 73-80 style as it has slightly more tension on it, these will require screws. 
Pictures is the pod mounted on a 81-87 a-pillar.  This coming weekend it will be painted Red to match the interior color change of my truck and I plan to texture it also.  Right now we are working out the minimum order and pricing, once that is out of the way it should be a matter of weeks before they are available.

As always feedback is welcomed.

This is almost all of the iterations of these (missing at least 2)


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View from the Side:

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Re: 73-87 Pillar Pods
« Reply #265 on: October 21, 2014, 10:23:14 PM »
They look great!  Perfect angles for viewing!  Can you image the windshield side of the pods? 

...This coming weekend ... I plan to texture it....

I didn't quite grasp your meaning.  Will the finished product have a stippled texture to match the OE trim, or will it be up to the installer to texture it?
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Re: 73-87 Pillar Pods
« Reply #266 on: October 21, 2014, 10:25:25 PM »
Due to the flat surface of the part there is no way to add a texture to it without it turning into a mess, so it will come as pictured.  Unfortunately there is no way around this.

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Re: 73-87 Pillar Pods
« Reply #267 on: October 21, 2014, 10:43:03 PM »
What product/method do you plan to use for texture?
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Re: 73-87 Pillar Pods
« Reply #268 on: October 21, 2014, 10:49:17 PM »
Texturing is an art unless it is built into the technology of the paint.  I teach texturing to painters for medical equipment mainly but anyone that desires adding a texture to their product.  There are also texture additives that go right into paint.
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Re: 73-87 Pillar Pods
« Reply #269 on: October 21, 2014, 10:57:31 PM »
I'm all ears....  If I may be so bold, what's the technique to duplicating factory trim?
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