Drill holes in wood trim on dash for gauges?
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Drill holes in wood trim on dash for gauges?
Has anyone drilled 2" holes into the wood trim on the dashboard for gauge install? I am trying to get some tips so I don't mess this up. I am trying to avoid cracking in the process of drilling the holes with a 2" hole saw.
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have you thought about that area where the cig lighter/ ash tray is
maybe do a little fiberglass and have them mount in there. that would look sharp.
I think I have seen that on someones car here, but I forget whose
maybe do a little fiberglass and have them mount in there. that would look sharp.
I think I have seen that on someones car here, but I forget whose
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1slowsc, did you notice any cracks in the wood as a result from the holes being drilled?
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I remember way back when I worked at a car stereo shop, we would start the cut (in vinyl or leather) with the hole saw bit in reverse (after taping of course) to make the initial cut. That way it kinda scored a line through the material instead of the teeth ripping the line/ cut through it. Made for a cleaner cut.
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I remember way back when I worked at a car stereo shop, we would start the cut (in vinyl or leather) with the hole saw bit in reverse (after taping of course) to make the initial cut. That way it kinda scored a line through the material instead of the teeth ripping the line/ cut through it. Made for a cleaner cut.
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stealing my idea eh? lol jk. i wanted to delete the vents and put gages instead but everyone thinks its a dumb idea
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There is a thread where someone put three gauges in there. They also angled them towards the driver for better viewing. I would have used the advanced auto parts A pillar mod. That's what I did. No eyes off of the road for anything. A quick glance.... The mod looks good and how many do you plan on having in the there?
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I think it looks pretty damn good. Nice work, and brave oi you to do it while in the car! I'm impressed.
1JZPWRD, what is the Advanced Auto Parts A-Pillar mod that you are referencing? I, too, have been trying to figure out where to put extra gauges without ruining the interior. I thought of the ashtray but I don't think it is big enough. It would also concern me that I would have to look down while driving. I think there will be two or three gauges that I will want to add. If you have pics of your A-pillar, I'd love to see them.
Thanks for any advice or help.
1JZPWRD, what is the Advanced Auto Parts A-Pillar mod that you are referencing? I, too, have been trying to figure out where to put extra gauges without ruining the interior. I thought of the ashtray but I don't think it is big enough. It would also concern me that I would have to look down while driving. I think there will be two or three gauges that I will want to add. If you have pics of your A-pillar, I'd love to see them.
Thanks for any advice or help.
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Ask and ye shall receive. You have to trim the outer bottom lip maybe four inches for it to clear the door. You also might want to trim the outer side of the pillar also all the way down maybe an 1/2 inch. It's no big deal. I chose this method cause why ruin the woodgrain or have to open the console or cup holder every time you want to monitor something. This is my opinion.