73-87 Pillar Pods

[Captkaos]

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.

Chris Lucas
73-87chevytrucks.com
captkaoscustoms.com
squarebody.biz

[bd]

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.

[K1nglou]

Any updates on your triple pods? Can't wait to buy one

[Mike.Bobo.1]

Count me in for one when they are ready

[75_chevy]

I'm very excited for the release of the pillar pods. thanks for your dedication!

[bd]

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.

[Captkaos]

I got pics of the tooling yesterday..  getting closer.

[Captkaos]

Here are the first 2 out if the mold for validation.

Chris Lucas
73-87chevytrucks.com
square body.biz

[michael.cook.75054689]

they look good to me!  can't wait to get one

[Captkaos]

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)


View from the front:


View from the Side:

[bd]

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?

[Captkaos]

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.

[bd]

What product/method do you plan to use for texture?

[zieg85]

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.

[bd]

I'm all ears....  If I may be so bold, what's the technique to duplicating factory trim?