http://www.rickscamaros.com/product.asp?pf_id=IN-80B&dept_id=3456
Did you have to drill holes for these?
Holes don't seem to align up.

I just bought a pair, should be here next week..... I hope to find out the answer before install :yes:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/68-69-Firebird-68-Camaro-Black-Pillar-Post-Moldings_W0QQitemZ400024346451QQcmdZViewItemQQptZM otors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item4000243 46451&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A64%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C24 0%3A1318

I bought some from Classic for my covert and the holes where off by a small amount

I bought some from Classic for my covert and the holes where off by a small amount
Did you re-drill ? :confused:There is 1 hole in my pillar and it is way off.Where in Fla. are you ? By the way, Beautiful Vert you have there!!:thumbsup:

The holes were off on the aftermarket post I got too. Worse yet, the new part cracked about a month after I installed it. (No, I didnt tighten the screw too much.)

The ones I got from Rick's are almost foamy and soft.

I got a pair of Conv. posts from Rics also and I agree about the spongy and flexible feeling. They are not near as good quality as the original and the holes were slightly off. I have dug my originals back out and think I'm gonna get some interior paint and try to use them instead of the newby's.

I got a pair of Conv. posts from Rics also and I agree about the spongy and flexible feeling. They are not near as good quality as the original and the holes were slightly off. I have dug my originals back out and think I'm gonna get some interior paint and try to use them instead of the newby's.

How far off were your holes ?

the holes were off maybe .125" or so. I was able to start the screw at an angle and get it lined up with the hole and then kinda pull it around in place. Don't know how long this would hold up before tearing therefore I'm gonna try and use originals. I have bought alot of parts from Rics and some has been good and some bad quality. Good luck.

I hear you, I've pulled some old original stuff back from the shelf because there was no way some of that re-pro stuff was going fit and other times the re-pro parts go in perfect.

I did the same with starting the screw on an angle and it worked out.
BTW I'm in Sarasota FL, thanks for the comp.

Thanks guys

After reading the above, I might want to try to repair and refinish my originals. One of mine is cracked. Has anyone tryed this? THANKS! Mick

it's pricey but i sent mine off to just dashes and they did an outstanding job! several finished grade levels to choose from; you send yours off and then they quote you a price. you can have them refurbished up to 100 point concourse job. again, not for the weak of heart or pocketbook!
justdashes.com

How much was Just Dashes? Ebay has some if you want to spend $125 - $200 +.

After reading the above, I might want to try to repair and refinish my originals. One of mine is cracked. Has anyone tryed this? THANKS! Mick

Yes, I've repaired cracks in padded pillar posts and it was undetectable when done.

Maybe I have the wrong site, but wasn't there someone making these is carbon fiber or fiberglass ?

Maybe I have the wrong site, but wasn't there someone making these is carbon fiber or fiberglass ?
http://www.camaros.net/forums/showthread.php?t=130803&highlight=carbon+pillar

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both mine were cracked on the underside center. just dashes did both for $325 at an A level finish. C level or daily drive was quoted at $235. Again, they will not give you a price until they receive and inspect them. They may also return them to you as non-repairable.

All the repos holes do not line up. You will have to redrill the holes. I would try to find a original set off ebay and then redye them. That is what I did.

mine from ricks where also off. instead of the angle on the screw method i redirilled. i was afraid putting it in a bind would cause it to tear since its so soft a material. looks great when done though......

mine from ricks where also off. instead of the angle on the screw method i redirilled. i was afraid putting it in a bind would cause it to tear since its so soft a material. looks great when done though......
That's what I ended up doing,boy is that stuff soft or what ?

Yep Alan, it's only a screw hole. Who's gonna know? It's not like it's a boat?

How you been Fred ?

I had Just Dashes do mine and they came back with no holes. I decided not to put the holes in the new refurbished pillar posts since the fit was so tight. I don't think they will ever come off. Not sure why Just Dashes didn't put the holes back in there. maybe they did and I couldn't find it. Or maybe I was supposed to put the new hole in them. Who knows. I do know the screws are not a common headed screw. At least not one I could ever find an exact match to.

Mine have been in for a few years now and they were too short by about a 1/2 inchas well as having the holes off.