68 "B" Pillar trim... Home made
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68 "B" Pillar trim... Home made
Dean Franco suggested I post this...
After looking for months for decent B pillar trim for my post coupe, I gave up and decided to try to make something that was at least passable. This is the result. These were made by using chip board to make a pattern. The pattern was made from 2 pieces... one of the leading edge and then one of the back edge. After both were sufficiently formed, i overlayed the 2 pieces to get a firm, tight fit shaped the same as the pillar itself. The Pattern was then transferred to a thin piece of aluminum stock which was the bent to form using a bench mounted metal brake. I bought some vinyl from JoAnne's fabric and upholstered them. Sorry for the dark pics but the black interior in a garage proved hard to deal with.
I'm happy with the outcome, and the best part is these ain't gonna crack.
Oh, and I also gave up on the lower air deflector... I'll post pics of it when all parts are complete.
After looking for months for decent B pillar trim for my post coupe, I gave up and decided to try to make something that was at least passable. This is the result. These were made by using chip board to make a pattern. The pattern was made from 2 pieces... one of the leading edge and then one of the back edge. After both were sufficiently formed, i overlayed the 2 pieces to get a firm, tight fit shaped the same as the pillar itself. The Pattern was then transferred to a thin piece of aluminum stock which was the bent to form using a bench mounted metal brake. I bought some vinyl from JoAnne's fabric and upholstered them. Sorry for the dark pics but the black interior in a garage proved hard to deal with.
I'm happy with the outcome, and the best part is these ain't gonna crack.
Oh, and I also gave up on the lower air deflector... I'll post pics of it when all parts are complete.
Last edited by 1968_Post; June 7th, 2015 at 02:41 PM. Reason: ...
#2
Looks nice, I recently found a post car in a junkyard. One of the B pillar trim pieces was still there but cracked. Better than nothing but I think your solution would fool all but the diehards.
#3
Thanks Scott... they actually look better in person, but can't get a good pic due to the lighting. They took about six hours to make and another hour or so to upholster.
#5
Dang that is called "car crafting"
Those post covers look awesome. 68 and 69 are probably the same, corect? My 70 F85 could use new pillar covers. Made me think of the possibility of doing one on a 3D printer?
#6
Wow, those look pretty darned good. I feel the pain trying to find B pillars, I have been looking for my '71 they are simply not being made by anyone. What was the total cost? You might make another set and throw a Youtube video out there or better, make em and sell em! I might buy a set...
#7
Dean Franco suggested I post this...
After looking for months for decent B pillar trim for my post coupe, I gave up and decided to try to make something that was at least passable. This is the result. These were made by using chip board to make a pattern. The pattern was made from 2 pieces... one of the leading edge and then one of the back edge. After both were sufficiently formed, i overlayed the 2 pieces to get a firm, tight fit shaped the same as the pillar itself. The Pattern was then transferred to a thin piece of aluminum stock which was the bent to form using a bench mounted metal brake. I bought some vinyl from JoAnne's fabric and upholstered them. Sorry for the dark pics but the black interior in a garage proved hard to deal with.
I'm happy with the outcome, and the best part is these ain't gonna crack.
Oh, and I also gave up on the lower air deflector... I'll post pics of it when all parts are complete.
After looking for months for decent B pillar trim for my post coupe, I gave up and decided to try to make something that was at least passable. This is the result. These were made by using chip board to make a pattern. The pattern was made from 2 pieces... one of the leading edge and then one of the back edge. After both were sufficiently formed, i overlayed the 2 pieces to get a firm, tight fit shaped the same as the pillar itself. The Pattern was then transferred to a thin piece of aluminum stock which was the bent to form using a bench mounted metal brake. I bought some vinyl from JoAnne's fabric and upholstered them. Sorry for the dark pics but the black interior in a garage proved hard to deal with.
I'm happy with the outcome, and the best part is these ain't gonna crack.
Oh, and I also gave up on the lower air deflector... I'll post pics of it when all parts are complete.
Good stuff Jeff !!!!!!!!!!!!!
#8
#9
Wow, those look pretty darned good. I feel the pain trying to find B pillars, I have been looking for my '71 they are simply not being made by anyone. What was the total cost? You might make another set and throw a Youtube video out there or better, make em and sell em! I might buy a set...
Once I get this car completed, I may make another set. If so, I'll let you know.
#10
It's hard to say what the cost was... I made these from leftover pieces of aluminum sheet and vinyl that I'd purchased for a previous project, and I have a 40 lb box of chipboard I've used for years making patterns for various projects. If I would guess, I'd say $20-$25. Time involved is the largest expense.
Once I get this car completed, I may make another set. If so, I'll let you know.
Once I get this car completed, I may make another set. If so, I'll let you know.
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