"A" pillar Gauge Pods

CTCNetwork · Jun 3rd, 2010, 16:51

Hi,

Looking to get a decent quality "A" pillar pod but not seen that many of a reasonable quality.

Any hints or tips for a decent one?

I do remember someone posting up about building their own but can't find the topic for the life of me..

Thanks for suggestions..

Des. . .

davebslater(uk) · Jun 3rd, 2010, 17:11

i made one meself .....

Profpriv · Jun 3rd, 2010, 19:42

Depends whether you want a single or triple.

However, if it is just a single pod,Halfords make one which includes rubber O rings to hold the gauge in place.

Alternatively,TIM gauges sell one which doesnt have the O rings, but PTFE plumbing tape will do.

This is probably not what you are looking for at all,but there you are..

Shaun

CTCNetwork · Jun 3rd, 2010, 21:36

Hi,

Looking for a 3 gauge pod. Or the methodology behind building on 3 pods to the pillar trim..

Des. . .

Profpriv · Jun 3rd, 2010, 22:41

As far as I cAn see the A pod pillar pods arent Very good fitting on to the pillar.Thatould seems thaty that havrgoing on for years andare likely to fall down it oain,,,,

ShUN

Profpriv · Jun 4th, 2010, 04:15

did I really type that last post?????

Didnt even spell my own name right!!!!

Shaun

CTCNetwork · Jun 4th, 2010, 07:55

Hi,

Quote:

Originally Posted by Profpriv

did I really type that last post?????

Time for you have a rest from your keyboard activities maybe..

Des. . .

karlos_uk · Jun 4th, 2010, 08:31

i think it would involve getting an expendable pillar trim. 3 blocks of wood of the size you fancy for your gauge housing. glue these to your expendable one. paint the lot of it in primer and polish it right up. then paint it right up in a mould release agent like pva glue.

lay a load of glass fibre on it and when its dry, crack it off. then paint the inside of the mould in pva glue

then lay up the glass fibre in that

crack that off et voila

ready to paint gauge pod

1stRaven · Jun 4th, 2010, 09:28

I purchased a 2 pod one, removed the trim from the A pillar and cut the pod to fit. Worked pretty well.

Profpriv · Jun 4th, 2010, 11:18

Yes 1st Raven, it probably would.

The problem that I can see is that the Volvo A pillar is fairly flat, and the the pillar pods are curved.

Doesnt anyone realise that older Volvo owners want gauges too?

Shaun

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Jun 3rd, 2010, 21:36	#4
CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, Looking for a 3 gauge pod. Or the methodology behind building on 3 pods to the pillar trim.. Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

Jun 4th, 2010, 09:28	#9
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Jun 3rd, 2010, 19:42	#3
Profpriv I've Been Banned Last Online: Jun 15th, 2015 21:48 Join Date: May 2009 Location: BURGESS HILL	Depends whether you want a single or triple. However, if it is just a single pod,Halfords make one which includes rubber O rings to hold the gauge in place. Alternatively,TIM gauges sell one which doesnt have the O rings, but PTFE plumbing tape will do. This is probably not what you are looking for at all,but there you are.. Shaun

Jun 3rd, 2010, 22:41	#5
Profpriv I've Been Banned Last Online: Jun 15th, 2015 21:48 Join Date: May 2009 Location: BURGESS HILL	As far as I cAn see the A pod pillar pods arent Very good fitting on to the pillar.Thatould seems thaty that havrgoing on for years andare likely to fall down it oain,,,, ShUN

Jun 4th, 2010, 04:15	#6
Profpriv I've Been Banned Last Online: Jun 15th, 2015 21:48 Join Date: May 2009 Location: BURGESS HILL	did I really type that last post????? Didnt even spell my own name right!!!! Shaun

Jun 4th, 2010, 08:31	#8
karlos_uk Master Member Last Online: Jul 13th, 2019 10:01 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Derby	i think it would involve getting an expendable pillar trim. 3 blocks of wood of the size you fancy for your gauge housing. glue these to your expendable one. paint the lot of it in primer and polish it right up. then paint it right up in a mould release agent like pva glue. lay a load of glass fibre on it and when its dry, crack it off. then paint the inside of the mould in pva glue then lay up the glass fibre in that crack that off et voila ready to paint gauge pod

Jun 4th, 2010, 11:18	#10
Profpriv I've Been Banned Last Online: Jun 15th, 2015 21:48 Join Date: May 2009 Location: BURGESS HILL	Yes 1st Raven, it probably would. The problem that I can see is that the Volvo A pillar is fairly flat, and the the pillar pods are curved. Doesnt anyone realise that older Volvo owners want gauges too? Shaun

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