2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission A Pillar Cover

[SBradshaw]

I just recieved my Autometer triple gauge pod and was wondering what is the best way to install it. I cannot see using it as a replacement simply because it doesn't seem to cover the same area as the stock pillar cover, mainly the area coming down the door opening. Also do all the wires hide behind the cover. Any help on installing and tips on wiring would be great. Thanks Scott.

 

[dalton4]

I removed the stock pillar cover and cut three holes in cover to accept wiring and boost gauge tubing. Location for holes was based on positioning of after market cover over the stock one. Wiring and boost tubing was routed through holes and behind the stock cover. You will see the routing space down the pillar and by dash when you remove the stock cover.



Jerry

 

[cmckinney]

I cut the top portion of my stock pillar off right below the top bracket then epoxied the stock piece to the Autometer top. It is firm and doesn't move. But I did notice that the Autometer does not fit like the stock b/c it has a little gap between the strength member and the window. I am going to put a strip of black rubber to hide this little gap. No one can see it just you only if you look from the passenger side closely.



-CM

 

[CRSmith]

I removed the stock cover and just used the pods. There is a hole at the top of the a pillar in the metal. I drilled this out to fit a "molly" bolt. That is one of those bolts that you put in a hole that you cant reach the back of. Same principle as a concrete anchor. Then you tighten the machine screw in the molly bolt and it expands itself to set the anchor. Now you have a threaded hole that the 6-32 machine screw can be taken in and out of. I drilled a hole in the new pillar cover to match where the molly bolt was. Now I have an easily removable, well fitting pod with no messy cutting or gluing. That's one option for you.

 

[gegrimes]

I kep the factory pillar mount and installed the new pillar mount right over the top of it, my truck has a tweeter mounted in the pillar. I used a Dremel drill, and kept cutting until it the new mount fit snugly over the old, worked real well. With the Dremel, I was able to make small, precise, incremental cuts until the new pillar mount fit well. I also cut out 1 1/4 inch holes behind each guage to leave the main wiring harness behind the original pillar mount. Make sure you leave enough extra wire to be able to pull the quages out of the mount, this will come in handy down the road if you ever need to change a bulb.