Attaching A-pillar pod with tape?

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Mar 10, 2005 | 02:11 PM
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I need to install an A-pillar pod, but really don't want to drill any holes. It only has one pod for a 2 1/16 inch gauge, so it's very light. Is double sided tape strong enough to hold it up?
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Mar 10, 2005 | 02:15 PM
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Re: Attaching A-pillar pod with tape?
Yes 3m makes a good strong tape. I used it on my set-up, but then I added two screws anyway for added measure.

Also make sure you prep up the area that the tape will go on.
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Mar 10, 2005 | 02:27 PM
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I'm holding up my heavy metal 69 Z28 emblems on my car with double sided tape. The gauge pod may not weigh much but some gauges can be considerably heavy. I would try the tape and if it doesn't work go with the screws.
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Mar 10, 2005 | 04:26 PM
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Quote: Yes 3m makes a good strong tape. I used it on my set-up, but then I added two screws anyway for added measure.

Also make sure you prep up the area that the tape will go on.
Do I need to go to the hardware store to get the stuff, or do they have it at Walmart? Thanks for the help guys.
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Mar 10, 2005 | 05:01 PM
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Quote: Do I need to go to the hardware store to get the stuff, or do they have it at Walmart? Thanks for the help guys.
They might have it at wal-mart in the auto, or hardware section. If not try like pep boys.
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Mar 11, 2005 | 12:53 PM
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Thanks for all the help!
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Mar 11, 2005 | 04:17 PM
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i dont see why it matters at you will need to drill holes to run the wires down the pillar. A new pillar is only 20-30 if you find a used one.
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Mar 11, 2005 | 06:23 PM
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Quote: i dont see why it matters at you will need to drill holes to run the wires down the pillar. A new pillar is only 20-30 if you find a used one.
I didn't have to drill a hole for the wires to run threw. I used a coat hanger and guide the wire on the side of the dash / bottom of the a-pillar without cracking anything. The remaining wire (about 2 inches) that was exposed got covered with black wire loom.
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Mar 11, 2005 | 11:18 PM
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I used velcro
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Mar 12, 2005 | 07:24 AM
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Quote: The remaining wire (about 2 inches) that was exposed got covered with black wire loom.
I don't get it?
If your going to go through the trouble of installing the guage pods, do it right and leave nothing exposed. Like was suggested before, those A pillar molding are seriously a dime a dozen. Just go to the salvage yard and pick one up. No biggie if you need to get a new one some time down the road.
As far as whether to velcro/tape/or screw the piece on, I guess thats up to you, But wires hanging out look bad, and "cheapen" the whole install.
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Mar 12, 2005 | 01:31 PM
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ahh just screw it
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