A pillar install-- newb question

[JustABuick]

Hey all, I have a newb question here. I just got a 3 pod gauge pillar in the mail today I bought from a fellow board member. After I got the original pillar out, I wasn't able to quite fit the new pod in...The screw holes wouldn't line up, and it wouldn't fit flush on the pillar itself. It was getting pretty frustrating, so I decided to step back and see if anyone here had some tips/tricks for this install. I was just trying to do a dry run and check the fitment before I put gauges in it. Do any of you have any good pictures of how your pod fits?

Thanks, Kelly

 

[84 Sleeper]

When I put my 3 gauge pillar pod in I left the stock pillar cover behind it to give a clean look. There was a gape if it wasn't like that. It also helped line up the holes. You might have to move it a little to get the screws to go in right. Hope this helps

 

[JustABuick]

It does, thanks. Was the gap on the outside (facing window)? that's where mine is. Also, there is a plastic trim piece in between the dash and door towards the bottom that i can't figure out how it fits with the new pod.

 

[84 Sleeper]

The pod should slide behind it like the factory one. And yes the gap was on the door side where you could see it.

 

[JustABuick]

Okay. That's what I was afraid of. I might have to trim the pod, it really doesn't want to fit

 

[Howling Mad]

Did you need longer screws for it?

 

[JustABuick]

Did you need longer screws for it?

x2

 

[turbotroy]

Edit:can't get pictures to load, nevermind

 

[JustABuick]

Bump!

 

[aminga]

The triple pillar pods from Gaugepods .com can't use the same screw holes because the holes are in a different place.

 

[JustABuick]

The triple pillar pods from Gaugepods .com can't use the same screw holes because the holes are in a different place.

I'm not sure what site this originally came from, but that seems to be the case here

 

[wiseman]

I purchased two 3 gauge pillar pods from a vendor here and they both fit like dog crap. I think it is just the nature of beast. No one has taken the time out to produce a good mold for this gauge setup.

 

[JustABuick]

I purchased two 3 gauge pillar pods from a vendor here and they both fit like dog crap. I think it is just the nature of beast. No one has taken the time out to produce a good mold for this gauge setup.

I was afraid of that...Do you have any pictures you could post?

 

[wiseman]

I can take some later tonight. I have to reinstall it 1st. I have it hanging....just replaced a gauge. I will post some pics later tonight when I get home

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[JustABuick]

Great, thanks!

 

[wiseman]

Great, thanks!

I haven't forgot about you. I went outside to remount my pillar mount, but I need to hold off because I need to check for leaks on the back of the gauges and I don't want to install it and have to uninstall (there's a good bit of wiring and hoses behind it and it is a PITA to install.) I have been chasing some problems and making upgrades, and I haven't been able to start the car to check for those leaks. I will have it back together by Saturday. So I can upload some pics showing the fitment by then. I may have some old pics showing pillar Installed, but they don't show the gaps when the door is open.

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[JustABuick]

Awesome! One of my friends with a GN said he used double sided tape to attach it over the original A pillar

 

[tford]

I had to trim the lower part to clear the door when it is closed also. Just FYI

 

[JustABuick]

I had to trim the lower part to clear the door when it is closed also. Just FYI

I think may have to do that, as well

 

[psycho6cyl]

I got lucky. Bpught a used dpuble one and fit right into factory holes. Downside is yousee wire come out bottom. Was going to take facy one off or buy another make a small hole and route the wires that way..