Swiat34

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So I had a bit of a brain storm thinking about how much I don't like the look of pillar pods and came up with this. I used 2" PVC and borrowed an old Trans Temp gauge from a friend for test fitting. After deciding on placement, I cut the bezel and PVC then used JBStick epoxy to keep it in place. It's a VERY strong bond! I used my dremel to grind away the excess epoxy before contouring with a lightweight body filler. I shaped it by hand sanding. It got a coat of Spotting and Glazing putty to fill small imperfections. I sanded over the entire bezel to eliminate the factory texture before getting the coat of sandable primer. That'll get wet sanded and finally coated with a Dupont Semi-gloss black. So here's the pics!

Blackbirdws6

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I like the idea and I think you did a nice job with it, just appears difficult to read the gauges past the wheel.

Swiat34

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Thanks! And it's not too bad to see em. The wheel covers em a little bit when your seat is far back but for those who are a bit closer it won't be an issue. Nothing that a little movement of the head can't quickly solve! Now a smaller aftermarket wheel might cause a visibility issue.

TransWS6Am

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awsome job man! I think it looks great.

RyanSws6

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Damn I feel just like you! I hate the ricey gauge pods! When I bought my SS that was the first thing I replaced with a new A pillar trim. I've seen some of the trim that summit makes for the stangs and asked why didn't they use one for the F bods...

I'm all about clean looks and you've got a page of one of my ideas.

I did something similar but to the TA guage bezel from a C5.

Swiat34

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I wouldn't call em "ricey" but the pillar pods look SO aftermarket. I just like a cleaner OEM-ish look. Since I plan on installing an Autometer Gauge panel, the two I place here should look well at home. And because of the slight steering wheel interference, they'll be somewhat less important gauges like Trans Temp or Voltage or the like.

vikingramair

Very nice work done!!

NXPRSS

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looks very good!

91rs355

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nice work bud, looks good

Swiat34

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Thanks guys!

1quickTransAm

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Very, very nice work! Can't wait to see it finished and in the car. It really looks great.

firemech21

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I really like this setup, I have been wanting to add a couple extra gauges but hate how the pods along the A-pillar look. Might have to try this myself.

NemeSS

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Looks good, gonna try same thing on my ta. I h8 pillar pods and monster tachs on deck

whytryz28

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Mustang wanna be. Looks good, lets see finished installed pictures.

CUR4VNM

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That looks really good cant wait to see the finish product!

Swiat34

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Well I got it painted today and took a couple iPhone pics. Tomorrow I'll put it in the car and take a couple more and load everything onto my laptop so I can post em up here in a couple days when I get online. Thanks for following me through the little project!

Blasko

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Thats Awesome!

camaroboy14

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Looks great OP ..

Swiat34

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So here's the finished piece! I used a semi-gloss black from Dupont. I didn't get ANY in-car pics due to the crappy weather but when I get some I'll add em to this. Until then, the project is finished. Thanks for your praise guys! And to those looking to do this, good luck and keep this in mind: the fiber reinforced dash frame may look like its in the way (near the headlight switch and the radio) but this demo gauge fit without touching either side. Maybe deeper gauges might require a little cutting in these areas but a Dremel can easily take care of that! Pics attached, enjoy!

1badWS6

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I like it man, looks clean.