Ya I know, stupid me! I had a brian fu_k. I thought the date said 05/27/2004 but after I replied I noticed it said 01/27/2004. DHO!!!
Anyway, as for the pillar idea, it's been done and my buddy likes to do things that are different and that look clean. There is nothing wrong though with using the pillar. This just let's you, and your ride, look different.
Well have a good one man.
Easy