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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 10:36 AM
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Red face Triple gauge pillar

Im sure alot of you have this set up if you are boosted. If you have some pics please post them I could use a little advice on just exactly how they are mounted on the pillar its self.
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Old Jul 26, 2013 | 06:37 AM
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They usually come with little push pins and you drill mounting holes in your existing a pillar and use the push pins to connect the podded pillar to the stock pillar.
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Old Jul 26, 2013 | 11:02 AM
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mine mounts with two screws.
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Old Jul 26, 2013 | 01:08 PM
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I used double sided tape and a heat gun to join mine. Wish I would have done it this way before I put the 2 srews in but its more secure this way. I have 3 2" holes behind each gauge to get wires through. I also have a spare pillar cover if I ever get rid of the gauges
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Old Jul 26, 2013 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Sail Hatan
mine mounts with two screws.
Ive seen alot of this^ unfortunately. You have a glowshift pod?
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Old Jul 26, 2013 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by silversrtman
They usually come with little push pins and you drill mounting holes in your existing a pillar and use the push pins to connect the podded pillar to the stock pillar.
Mines only a 2 gauge, but this is how its setup
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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 01:59 AM
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I saw a member here who kinda merged the pod to the pillar by using some sort of filler. After sanding it and painting it, it came out looking really good. Maybe he can chime in if he sees this. Ive been wanting to try this.
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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 07:12 AM
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Anyone have any pics they could post? I ordered a 3 gauge pillar and i just want to get a warm and fuzzy of how its supposed to look before i jack it up. Thanks
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Isn't there a company that makes a setup that replaces the stock pillar cover?
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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by 1bdbrd
Isn't there a company that makes a setup that replaces the stock pillar cover?

nope! not to my knowledge. There was a thread some time ago...we tried to get someone to make a replacement pillar. it was a no go.

he made one for himself but wanted to charge some crazy *** price for it.

let me find the thread and I'll post up

here! https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...e-finally.html
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Here's mine






Local guy molds and fabs them together
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I got mine from summit and they included it with like 6 push pins. Your supposed to drill holes in them, i just used 2 at the top and one at the bottom, and i never even notice they are there. Looks like it was made that way from the factory
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 08:18 PM
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^^^ are those overlays? or do they replace the stock pillar?
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Zlow28
^^^ are those overlays? or do they replace the stock pillar?

Both, they are pods molded to the stock pillar.
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 08:48 PM
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they came out great! Cant even tell theyre molded in.
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 09:28 PM
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Thanks. I have done quite a few for people on the local forum. I can't afford the sponsor fees here
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Originally Posted by DeLaRosa25
Here's mine






Local guy molds and fabs them together

This one looks so sick!!
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Originally Posted by mcalus
Thanks. I have done quite a few for people on the local forum. I can't afford the sponsor fees here
What do you charge for this service?
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Old Jul 29, 2013 | 09:40 AM
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I have a triple pod pillar from mcalus. Finally solved the eye sore. It really completes the interior look. Very nice quality too. This is the best and only option for gauges in an fbody. It was definitly worth the money. Thanks again mcalus

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