dual Pillar Pod for MK1 Caddy

[fstgrmn]

I would really like to see a picture from the driver seat of one installed so I can see how much it will restrict vision.

I understand completely. To keep visibility to a maximum I have pushed the pods down on the pillar and rotated them more to the leading edge as much as possible. The MK1 a-pillar trim is extremely narrow so it was quite a challenge.

I hope to have photos from multiple perspectives very soon.

[fstgrmn]

Update:

Last week I found an 81 Cabriolet in the salvage yard and from what I could tell it had the press-fit seal. I made some adjustments to the windshield edge and I will be shipping it off to have it test fit by someone else early this week.

[Rabbit on Roids]

the seal on the 84 is way different from any other rabbits isnt it? or is it just that it looks different because all the plastic trim is around the window?

[catlin_cava]

Ièm going to ask...what about full lenght MK3 A Piller Pods? I have a spare molding you can use to make a mold.

[fstgrmn]

the seal on the 84 is way different from any other rabbits isnt it? or is it just that it looks different because all the plastic trim is around the window?

To the best of my knowledge the seal on 83 and 84 have bonded windshields and earlier years have the pressed in seal. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.

I started with the stock a-pillar plastic trim from an 84 (I believe). As of right now it looks as if the windshield edge and the top of the pod should be the only differences between the two types of seal. Depending on the year/seal the pods may need to be molded and cut differently. Unfortunately I won't know for sure until I have someone else test fit on each type.

[fstgrmn]

Ièm going to ask...what about full lenght MK3 A Piller Pods? I have a spare molding you can use to make a mold.

Thanks for the offer but I have 2 in my shop. 
The MK3 pod is 3rd on my list. Once I wrap up the MK1 I need to finish the MK2, but it is 90% there so it should go quick.
Would you be interested in 2 or 3 pods?

[catlin_cava]

Ièm going to ask...what about full lenght MK3 A Piller Pods? I have a spare molding you can use to make a mold.

Thanks for the offer but I have 2 in my shop. 
The MK3 pod is 3rd on my list. Once I wrap up the MK1 I need to finish the MK2, but it is 90% there so it should go quick.
Would you be interested in 2 or 3 pods?

2 pod by the end of the summer and a 3 pod later on this winter lol

[fstgrmn]

ToddA1 was kind enough to test fit the pod on his 81 and sent some pictures. There were a couple of spots that needed to be adjusted and afterward the pod fit really well.



Now I need to find someone with an 83/84 (with the factory a-pillar trim installed) to test fit this pod. Any takers? A free finished pod would be in order of course.   

[rabbitman]

Wow, that looks cool. Is it paintable? How does it mount?

How much are you gonna be selling these for?

Good job

[fstgrmn]

Wow, that looks cool. Is it paintable? How does it mount?

How much are you gonna be selling these for?

Good job

Thanks! The part you see is just primered. The finished parts will be black and have the factory vinyl-like texture you see on the other interior plastics. To mount the pillar you will need to drill 1-2 screw holes, depending on which year your MK1 is. In the photos you will see one hole in the factory location for the 83/84's and the other will be at the top of the pod section. Earlier MK1's never had a-pillar trim so I don't believe there are any screw holes from the factory. In this case you would need to drill 2 holes.

I'm shooting for $60.

[Rabbit on Roids]

i have a cherry 84 rabbit. i would test fit one. i would even pay the shipping! i can help you out buddy. btw, awesome work!

[catlin_cava]

When its time for the MK3 I volunteer

[burn_your_money]

Do you need any testing done in a 83 Jetta?

[theman53]

Or 86 jetta I am all in if so.

[fstgrmn]

Sorry guys, if I'm not mistaken MK1 Jetta's and Rabbits are identical from the grill to the B-pillars. If I'm wrong then please let me know. I am sending the pod to Rabbit on Roids next week.

Or 86 jetta I am all in if so.

Last time I checked an 86 is a MK2. I drive a 91 16v daily so I think I'm ok there.  Thanks though!