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Old 07-04-2003, 06:00 PM   #1
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What is the best method for cutting up the dash to install a flat din stereo. what tool(s) work best.

I have a die grinder, dremel, and jig saw and can get others if needed.
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Old 07-04-2003, 06:08 PM   #2
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I've used a variable speed sawzall to make the rough cut, and the dremel to clean it up. Just measure a few times before you start hacking, and take your time
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Old 07-04-2003, 07:48 PM   #3
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remember measure fifteen times cut once!!
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Old 07-04-2003, 10:37 PM   #4
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I cut the plastic bezel part with a knife on a soldering iron.
I always cut plastic this way 'cause it is so quick.
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Old 07-04-2003, 10:38 PM   #5
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Mike brought up a very good point on using a soldering gun/knife to cut the plastic, you get a nice edge that way....and do what Bob said, measure 15 times before you cut!
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Old 07-04-2003, 11:02 PM   #6
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Measure, and measure again, make sure it is right, and make sure that it is level, you may have a nice clean cut, but it'll look silly if it is crooked... Take your time with it, go nice and slow and you should be fine... I am probally gonna be doing the same in my 80 soon and I am really hoping I don't mess it up...
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Old 07-04-2003, 11:57 PM   #7
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