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William from NOLA · Post by **William from NOLA** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 9:35 pm

A-pillar is the metal beam that goes from the roof to the dash (along your windshield). B-pillar is the one that is between the doors (on a 4 door car). C-pillar is the ones along the rear window.

MobileAudio219 · Post by **MobileAudio219** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 11:05 am

William from NOLA wrote:A-pillar is the metal beam that goes from the roof to the dash (along your windshield). B-pillar is the one that is between the doors (on a 4 door car). C-pillar is the ones along the rear window.

And the D?

I agree with the a-pillar..

stephensmia · Post by **stephensmia** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 11:15 am

what about flush with the floor and covered with plexi. Thats original. LOL

William from NOLA · Post by **William from NOLA** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 12:39 pm

stephensmia wrote:what about flush with the floor and covered with plexi. Thats original. LOL

haha yea, just make sure you have all of the music you will ever want to listen to on it first!

MobileAudio219 · Post by **MobileAudio219** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 3:56 pm

William from NOLA wrote:haha yea, just make sure you have all of the music you will ever want to listen to on it first!

Its called a door. DUH!!!!!!!!!!!

Ranger SVO · Post by **Ranger SVO** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 5:47 pm

geolemon wrote:I like the A-pillar if you can make it flush.

With that in mind, those techniques work much better, much more accurate, and a much more finished, custom looking panel (you know - the kind that are so custom you'd swear it came from the factory? ) for what you are looking to do.

Put down the fiberglass - the absolute best fabriction tool is a smooth top router table, flush trim bits and bearing kits. No joke or exaggeration - and perfect for this for sure!

You'll be able to build that thing so tight you can pressure-mount it even if you opt for your ceiling and live on a dirt road.

You Have My Undivided Attention. Can you supply me with a few details about how to get started. For example, what do I use to build up the area behind the trim panel before its routered out. Because this area is so visible, near perfection is and will be the goal. Any links, pictures or any more direction will be greatly appreciated.

And Smoker, duct tape???????? Your starting to sound like some of my customers. lol

geolemon · Post by **geolemon** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 12:47 pm

Ranger SVO wrote:You Have My Undivided Attention. Can you supply me with a few details about how to get started. For example, what do I use to build up the area behind the trim panel before its routered out. Because this area is so visible, near perfection is and will be the goal. Any links, pictures or any more direction will be greatly appreciated.
And Smoker, duct tape???????? Your starting to sound like some of my customers. lol

Let's see...
Links and pictures...

...my mentor has built basically all the RF CES demo vehicles for the past 8 or 9 years, this year being the exception as he's been building up his own fabricator tool and supply businesses, as well as trainings (which is how we got a hold of him!

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We have one of these, for example:
http://www.mobilesolutions-usa.com/smar ... sories.htm
If you are just doing this once, you DON'T need it, but that would make it easier for you - skipping all the hard stuff, right off the bat.

I just happened to notice the ad mentioned right off the bat... exactly what you are looking to do - iPod flush mount. No joke, check the ad on the main page:
http://www.mobilesolutions-usa.com

This router shield is beautiful for exactly what they are using it for - and similar for your iPod:
http://www.mobilesolutions-usa.com/smar ... fetyshield

Here's the key right here:
http://www.mobilesolutions-usa.com/smar ... m#standard
...when coupled with a kit like this:
http://www.mobilesolutions-usa.com/smar ... htm#master
That's the key.

I'm at work now, so I'll get into the actual technique later, but it's remarkably simple - as most fabrication techniques are once you know the tricks.

(you should see my fiberglass technique for interesting shapes that could never be made using "frame and stretch cloth" technique

OK, I can't take credit for THAT one either...

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Post by **GlassWolf** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 7:53 am

in regards to pillars, the A pillar is the one at the edge of the windshield. Every pillar behind that one going toward the rear of the car ascends in letters from B to C to D etc.
That's how the pillar deal on cars works.
SUVs and wagons can have several pillars between roof and body, having numerous windows.

OnYrMrk · Post by **OnYrMrk** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 8:03 am

MobileAudio219 wrote:And the D?
I agree with the a-pillar..

I always thought the "D" pillar was the one between your legs

Post by **GlassWolf** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 8:06 am

no no silly.

that's the P pillar