A-Pillar Trim

SONOMA915 · Post by **SONOMA915** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 8:49 pm

Can someone with a 2000-2001 Crew Cab please post a few pictures of their stock a-pillar trim. A few different angles would really help me on my little project. Thanks.

Post by **HenryJ** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 8:59 pm

Is there a difference in 2001-up? I know the headliner changed starting in 2002, but was unaware of a-post trim changes.

Post by **Walt** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 10:16 pm

As far as I know the plastic panel is the same....

04crewvt · Post by **04crewvt** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 4:46 am

A-Pillar trim panel is different shape on the 2003-2004, found that out when I tried to install guage pods. The pods are supposed to fit all s-10/blazer from 95-2001 but have the wrong profile for the 2003-2004 and I have not found anyone making one to fit them at this time.

Post by **HenryJ** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 7:15 am

Link the brand you bought.

What about replacing the whole trim piece like I did?

Or could you use a heat gun to make it pliable and form it to yours?

SONOMA915 · Post by **SONOMA915** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 7:18 am

04crewvt wrote:A-Pillar trim panel is different shape on the 2003-2004, found that out when I tried to install guage pods. The pods are supposed to fit all s-10/blazer from 95-2001 but have the wrong profile for the 2003-2004 and I have not found anyone making one to fit them at this time.

I'm trying to fit the trans. gauge that I bought on the pillar, thats why I need some pics of the older a-pillar trims. I will post my install as soon as I find something I can work with.

SONOMA915 · Post by **SONOMA915** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 7:20 am

HenryJ wrote:Link the brand you bought.

What about replacing the whole trim piece like I did?

Or could you use a heat gun to make it pliable and form it to yours?

Do you know the name of the company and the part number of that a-pillar trim? That would work perfect.

Post by **HenryJ** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 7:59 am

Gauge pod

I picked mine up used from a ZR2.com member.

LMC does list a dual partial one for '94-'03, but you may already know that.

They also have a full pillar dual gauge pod #37-8261 for '94-'98 , that may be what mine is?

StewartWarner lists a couple add on pods, but there are no photos.

04crewvt · Post by **04crewvt** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 10:33 am

Ok lets see if I can show where the problem lies:

A-Pillar in Truck

Notice bulge in pillar

cutaway of guage pod

profile is close

this area interferes with bulge in A-Pillar and does not allow pod to sit flush. I think cutting out the offending area on the pillar would work but I don,t want to have to replace it if I messed it up.

Post by **HenryJ** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 10:44 am

Boy you are right they did redesign that trim piece. The headliner looks a little different at that point as well.

Looks like cutting is your only option. Maybe see if you can find a used one to destroy...ur, uhh...modify?

One like I have may work, but it would have to be tried and definately would not match the other side.

04crewvt · Post by **04crewvt** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 10:51 am

Yup once again the 03-04 have to deal with the last model year changes which have not had as many aftermarket parts designed for them. My guess is that the entire pillar is a different shape so even getting one from a junkyard won't work to get a matched set for both sides. That's why my triple guage pod was cut down, to see if I could somehow cut and fit to the pillar with no luck.

SONOMA915 · Post by **SONOMA915** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 3:01 pm

HenryJ wrote:Gauge pod

I picked mine up used from a ZR2.com member.

LMC does list a dual partial one for '94-'03, but you may already know that.

They also have a full pillar dual gauge pod #37-8261 for '94-'98 , that may be what mine is?

StewartWarner lists a couple add on pods, but there are no photos.

I'm trying to find the full pillar, so I wont have to do too much cutting or heating. If worse comes to worse I'll have to improvise.

04crewvt · Post by **04crewvt** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 3:10 pm

Mine started off life as a triple pod that ran from the headliner to the dash. They do not have the extension that travels down the side of the dash along the door weatherstripping so I would have had to cut that off the pillar trim. Also the angle of the a-pillar did not allow the pod to sit evenly even without the trim piece installed.There seems to be a slight twist in the angle of the pillar that interfered with the base of the pod.

SONOMA915 · Post by **SONOMA915** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 3:11 pm

When I figure it out I will post pics and install tips.

04crewvt · Post by **04crewvt** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 3:16 pm

sounds good I have a trams temp and oil temp guage just sitting around until I could figure this problem out myself. Maybe with two of us working on it one of us will figure something out

BADs Crew · Post by **BADs Crew** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 3:23 pm

Here is 3 pic of my 01. Its dark out now but I did the best I could.

04crewvt · Post by **04crewvt** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 3:52 pm

Yup, totally different profile what a PITA

BADs Crew · Post by **BADs Crew** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 4:04 pm

Why don't you email the S-10 warehouse from eBay and see if he can get you a pair of the 01 piller covers.

SONOMA915 · Post by **SONOMA915** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 4:06 pm

Thats a good idea, I totally forgot about them. I wonder if they are direct fit?

Post by **HenryJ** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 4:08 pm

BADs Crew wrote:Why don't you email the S-10 warehouse from eBay and see if he can get you a pair of the 01 piller covers.

That may not work? The headliner is different. I don't think the top portion would fit properly and look right. Check out the profile in the comparative pictures-

SONOMA915 · Post by **SONOMA915** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 4:12 pm

Maybe the a-pillar is all that is different?

04crewvt · Post by **04crewvt** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 4:12 pm

Unfortunatly I think the pillar itself is a different shape so the older trim won't fit. If I could find a loose piece cheap I might try it but I don't want to buy a set that will end up in the seemingly endless supply of parts that didn't work or didnt fit I seem to be accumulating.

BADs Crew · Post by **BADs Crew** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 4:15 pm

I would think that they would be able to tell you.

Post by **HenryJ** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 4:17 pm

BADs Crew wrote:I would think that they would be able to tell you.

Unfortunately you guys probably know way more about this than anyone else.