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Title: MK1 A-Pillar Gauge Pod (revisited)
Post by: fstgrmn on August 11, 2012, 10:36:29 am: Hey guys. You may remember this from a couple of years ago. Unfortunately there were a number of hurdles that kept it from working out. In this time I've been able to find solutions to those issues and I'm back at it. Better late than never?

After hunting down some pristine a-pillar trim I made molds to be able to reproduce the trim as needed. Working from the last mk1 pod I'm now at a place where I need to check the fit and the end is in sight.

Unlike the last stab at this I'm not making a one part fits all because it may be impossible. For that reason it won't fit cars not already equipt with a-pillar trim without modification.

Just wanted to let you all know. I'll be posting photos later.
Title: Re: MK1 A-Pillar Gauge Pod (revisited)
Post by: R.O.R-2.0 on August 11, 2012, 07:42:51 pm: thank god they dont have 3 different kinds of trim for the mk1s..

the mk2 has german trim, mexican, and american.. funny thing is, all of it is DIFFERENT.
Title: Re: MK1 A-Pillar Gauge Pod (revisited)
Post by: CRSMP5 on August 12, 2012, 12:43:45 am: lol.... only 83/84 rabbit, westy at that have trim... rest are vinyl wraped and glued into place... differance of glue in vs rubber glass...
Title: Re: MK1 A-Pillar Gauge Pod (revisited)
Post by: xsp2467 on August 12, 2012, 08:45:09 am: mk1 a-pillar gauge pod you say..... hmmmm how about this one, i have had it forever was going to use it on my caddy but it only works with late model cars with glue in glass.... ???

(http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q222/xsp2467/10c278b4.jpg)
(http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q222/xsp2467/83c833f5.jpg)
Title: Re: MK1 A-Pillar Gauge Pod (revisited)
Post by: R.O.R-2.0 on August 12, 2012, 12:18:47 pm: Quote from: xsp2467 on August 12, 2012, 08:45:09 am
mk1 a-pillar gauge pod you say..... hmmmm how about this one, i have had it forever was going to use it on my caddy but it only works with late model cars with glue in glass.... ???

(http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q222/xsp2467/10c278b4.jpg)
(http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q222/xsp2467/83c833f5.jpg)

thats one of Jakes pods isnt it?

looks just like the plug i had for a while..
Title: Re: MK1 A-Pillar Gauge Pod (revisited)
Post by: xsp2467 on August 12, 2012, 10:17:22 pm: i dont recall who i bought it from i have had it for about 3 years but never used it
Title: Re: MK1 A-Pillar Gauge Pod (revisited)
Post by: R.O.R-2.0 on August 13, 2012, 09:09:35 am: Quote from: xsp2467 on August 12, 2012, 10:17:22 pm
i dont recall who i bought it from i have had it for about 3 years but never used it

looks just like a jake pod..
Title: Re: MK1 A-Pillar Gauge Pod (revisited)
Post by: xsp2467 on August 13, 2012, 09:57:05 pm: is anyone interested in it? I dont really need it anymore.
Title: Re: MK1 A-Pillar Gauge Pod (revisited)
Post by: mystery3 on August 13, 2012, 11:41:21 pm: Quote from: xsp2467 on August 13, 2012, 09:57:05 pm
is anyone interested in it? I dont really need it anymore.

I may be. What models/trims is it supposed to fit? I've an '81 truck with very little interior except for the dash and seats, no trim whatsoever.
Title: Re: MK1 A-Pillar Gauge Pod (revisited)
Post by: CRSMP5 on August 14, 2012, 01:00:30 am: Quote from: CRSMP5 on August 12, 2012, 12:43:45 am
lol.... only 83/84 rabbit, westy at that have trim... rest are vinyl wraped and glued into place... differance of glue in vs rubber glass...

why... rubber in way.. have to cut trim to fit a rubber sealed winshield...

next post popped up on whoretex few days ago... kinda thought it was "same topic" but not... guy making pod piece... no idea if he made one above or not.. but needed to add info to thread..
Title: Re: MK1 A-Pillar Gauge Pod (revisited)
Post by: CRSMP5 on August 14, 2012, 01:06:54 am: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?5787455-A-pillar-trim-availability-%28not-so-much%29...-amp-a-pillar-gauge-pods
Title: Re: MK1 A-Pillar Gauge Pod (revisited)
Post by: xsp2467 on August 14, 2012, 08:08:12 am: from what i know about this pod it was designed for a late model mk1 that has a glue in windshield, the rope in windshields don't allow enough room for the gauge pod to rest correctly on the a pillar.
Title: Re: MK1 A-Pillar Gauge Pod (revisited)
Post by: 8v-of-fury on August 14, 2012, 08:19:44 am: Are you making these? Or just have this one to sell?

If you are making them and they will fit an 84 Jetta, ill be down for two of them for sure.
Title: Re: MK1 A-Pillar Gauge Pod (revisited)
Post by: R.O.R-2.0 on August 14, 2012, 11:33:36 am: they fit 83 and 84 Rabbits ONLY..

you can cut up the pod and KINDA make it work for them as well, but jake made 2 versions of these pods..

early mk1/jetta/caddy version for the rubber seal window..

and a late mk1 version for the glue in window..
Title: Re: MK1 A-Pillar Gauge Pod (revisited)
Post by: CRSMP5 on August 14, 2012, 11:59:59 am: 83/84 rabbit or glue in.... jetta stock... rope in... like i said 3x now... only made for 83/84 westy bunny... the piller on cabby has odd shape to it... so no idea if it fits or when glue started on them... 88-89 i think...

ror.. you click link??? someone modded 1 for mk2...
Title: Re: MK1 A-Pillar Gauge Pod (revisited)
Post by: R.O.R-2.0 on August 14, 2012, 12:12:27 pm: Quote from: CRSMP5 on August 14, 2012, 11:59:59 am
83/84 rabbit or glue in.... jetta stock... rope in... like i said 3x now... only made for 83/84 westy bunny... the piller on cabby has odd shape to it... so no idea if it fits or when glue started on them... 88-89 i think...

ror.. you click link??? someone modded 1 for mk2...

yea, for use in a mk1 with a mk2 dash..
Title: Re: MK1 A-Pillar Gauge Pod (revisited)
Post by: xsp2467 on August 14, 2012, 05:43:34 pm: yes, this thing will fit 83/84 rabbits with glue in windshield, this part is air cast or something, its one piece and hasnt been glued together or anything. I dont own a late model rabbit i bought it a few years ago because it was marketed as fitting all bunnies, which it does not. If any one wants it feel free to contact me, $80 plus shipping.
Title: Re: MK1 A-Pillar Gauge Pod (revisited)
Post by: xsp2467 on May 10, 2013, 12:32:40 pm: I still have the pod, $60 shipped now
Title: Re: Re: MK1 A-Pillar Gauge Pod (revisited)
Post by: shwak23 on May 10, 2013, 06:27:47 pm: They sell brand new ones for $44 on gauge pods.com or something. They have em for MK2 as well.

Sent from Outer Space!
Title: Re: MK1 A-Pillar Gauge Pod (revisited)
Post by: xsp2467 on May 16, 2013, 08:56:52 pm: Then $40 shipped it is