A Pillar Triple Gauge Pod

[Donny Carlson]

As I posted before, to accomodate my new Autometer D-Pic Gauge I decided to upgrade from an A Pillar double gauge pod to a triple pod. While my gauge install is still a few weeks away, I picked up the completed triple pod today.

Since I am still using the double pod, I ordered another A Pillar from The Dealer, and took it, along with the original passenger side A Pillar and a new double and single Autometer Pillar Pods over to Marietta Auto Trim. (Any good trim shop should be able to do this for you.) John at MAT created the triple pod for Legal Knevil and wrapped it in the Ford leather used in the Marauder, so I commissioned him to do mine as well. John cut the double pod in half for the upper two pods, and used the single pod for the lower pod. He reshaped them to fit the A Pillar contour using a heat gun. He then wrapped the A pillar, then stitched together cups for the pods. Final step was to wrap the passenger side A pillar to match. The results are great looking, far superior to the painted plastic pods and attaching pins.

Here are shots of the completed pod. The openings for the gauges have not been trimmed out and will be done by the gauge installer, depending on the fitment of the gauges.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/DSC01799.JPG (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=6659&size=big&cat=500&page=1)

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/DSC01800.JPG (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=6660&size=big&cat=500&page=1)

Here is the passenger side A pillar wrapped to match. Last shot shows it installed in my car.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/DSC01801.JPG (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=6661&size=big&cat=500&page=1)

The rectangular object stuck to the windshield is a Wison cellular "stealth" antennae

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/DSC01802.JPG (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=6662&size=big&cat=500&page=1)

[MAD-3R]

Very nice... Now, to convince the Wife... :)

Oh, and was that a Buick Regal T-Type next to you?

[AzMarauder]

Donnie,

Are the A pillar pieces also covered in the leather or just the pods themselves?

[Donny Carlson]

Donnie,

Are the A pillar pieces also covered in the leather or just the pods themselves?
Both OEM pillars are wrapped first, then the wrapped pods are attached to the driver side pillar. I think the DS pillar has the wrapping removed or not applied where he glues the pods on.

[Donny Carlson]

Very nice... Now, to convince the Wife... :)

Oh, and was that a Buick Regal T-Type next to you?Good catch! Yeah, it was over at Todd's shop having new tubing made up for the turbo.

[AzMarauder]

Both OEM pillars are wrapped first, then the wrapped pods are attached to the driver side pillar. I think the DS pillar has the wrapping removed or not applied where he glues the pods on.
I seriously like that setup Donnie.....
Do you happen to have the guy's email address?

[Donny Carlson]

I seriously like that setup Donnie.....
Do you happen to have the guy's email address?
I have a web site () Edit: Link doesn't work.

but, again, I strongly recommend you try a local trim shop first. MAT is okay if you live in the area and can walk in with the work. I can't see Charles being interested in doing a job by mail. Never hurts to try, I guess.

[STLR FN]

Very nice... Now, to convince the Wife... :)

Oh, and was that a Buick Regal T-Type next to you?With the buldging fender flares and fender heat extractors I'd venture to say it was a GNX painted or as you stated a T-Type just with with GNX fenders.

www.buickgnx.com/ (http://www.buickgnx.com/)

[Petrograde]

Hey Donnie,

what's the part number for that A Piller triple pod?

[Donny Carlson]

Hey Donnie,

what's the part number for that A Piller triple pod?
It's an Auto Meter double and single pod. The single pod is modified to fit with a heat gun. They are glued in place on an OEM A pillar, either painted or wrapped. You can order the same interior stuff used for the door trim, or leather, depending on what you want and your budget. The material is thin, covers the pillars like a skin. Looks great, too.

[RCSignals]

Looks very good Donny!