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What To Do With The Cut Out?

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by Miami66, Apr 5, 2020.

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  1. Miami66

    Miami66 Member

    Trying to figure out how to deal with this cut out other than replacing dash. Unusual size? CB? Thoughts. Thanks.

    Carlos
     

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    Miami66, Apr 5, 2020
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  2. Twin2

    Twin2 not him 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    well the easy way . would tack some sheetmetal to back side and finish with bondo
    less warpage . that way
     
    Twin2, Apr 5, 2020
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  3. Iandavidh

    Iandavidh Member

    Or even just screw some sheetmetal on over it.
    Polished aluminum maybe?
     
    Iandavidh, Apr 5, 2020
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  4. Rich M.

    Rich M. Shoe salesman 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Yep. Find a donor cowl / dash usually not too hard. Tack it in and gas mig up. If you can find a large piece of copper bus bar to use as a backer / heat sink it will go better.
     
    Rich M., Apr 5, 2020
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  5. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    Yeah, trying to fix it to look original will take some effort and skills. Easiest would be place a panel over it and find something to mount in the panel. Mount a radio in it and paint it a contrasting color, with distinctive hardware at the corners - make it look intentional.
     
    timgr, Apr 5, 2020
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  6. Miami66

    Miami66 Member

    Thanks Guys. Appreciate the ideas!

    Carlos
     
    Miami66, Apr 5, 2020
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  7. FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

    I covered mine with a panel and put a USB charger/plug (and the fan switch for my auxiliary heater)....
     
    FinoCJ, Apr 5, 2020
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  8. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    X2
     
    Focker, Apr 5, 2020
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  9. tomasinator

    tomasinator Member

    I had to deal with a rough-cut radio hole in my '70 dash:
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    I cut a piece of aluminum out from this old panel:
    [​IMG]

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    I installed a cheap CB in the dash with the frame covering the large hole:
    [​IMG]
     
    tomasinator, Apr 6, 2020
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  10. 48cj2a

    48cj2a http://bantamt3c.com

    48cj2a, Apr 6, 2020
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  11. Buildflycrash

    Buildflycrash More or Less in Line. 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    Buildflycrash, Apr 7, 2020
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  12. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    There you go. (y) Ala tomisinator too.

    IIRC the OP has an intermediate Jeep? Note that the dash shown by 48cj2a won't fit an intermediate. The seat and steering column location are further to the left with an intermediate. Might be worthwhile for the OP to add a Jeep description to his profile and/or signature.
     
    timgr, Apr 7, 2020
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  13. 48cj2a

    48cj2a http://bantamt3c.com

    This is from another thread similar topic...there are sheet metal shops everywhere and should not be as expensive as a replacement dash.

    [​IMG]
     
    48cj2a, Apr 8, 2020
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  14. Miami66

    Miami66 Member

    Thx
     
    Miami66, Apr 8, 2020
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  15. Miami66

    Miami66 Member

    Well I finally closed it up. Probably not the best way but good till Later. Bought some Vent covers (magnetic) at Home Depot for $6.00. They are paintable and easy to cut. (To bad they are not a little thicker). I spray painted it and stuck it on. Hopefully they stay on.

    Carlos
    Gainesville,Fl
     

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    Miami66, Apr 16, 2020
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  16. givemethewillys

    givemethewillys Been here since sparky ran it. 2022 Sponsor

    Hahaha, that's one way to do it!
     
    givemethewillys, Apr 16, 2020
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  17. 48cj2a

    48cj2a http://bantamt3c.com

    Hey its not Duct Tape and it won't leave a mess if you remove it:bananatool:
     
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    48cj2a, Apr 17, 2020
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  18. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    You could have done this and still could. Harbor Freight.

    [​IMG]
     
    Focker, Apr 18, 2020
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  19. Miami66

    Miami66 Member

    Great idea. I’ll check it out. Thx.
     
    Miami66, Apr 18, 2020
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  20. Miami66

    Miami66 Member

    Just bought it. $10.00. I can use the little holes to put a pen in. The size should be perfect for my opening! Thx again.

    Carlos
     
    Miami66, Apr 18, 2020
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