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muddpile · 12-25-2004, 02:14 AM

I would like to move my floor mounted dimmer switch over to the right about 4" or so. How big of a job is this? Is it just a matter of drilling a new hole, moving it and filling the old hole. Also, would new carpet come with the dimmer hole already cut out, because I plan on buying a new carpet kit this spring, and if the hole is already cut, that makes moving the dimmer a bit more of a chore. Thanks.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 12-25-2004, 06:55 AM

Maybe. I know the rubber floormat sets are pre-cut for the dimmer switch hole.

**Yukon Jack** · 12-25-2004, 05:38 PM

My carpet I bought for my K20 doesn't have the hole cut - I don't think they normally do. Won't be a problem at all to put it where you want it. I would just put a couple bolts into the two old bolt holes and not worry about filling them.

ChevyDude · 12-25-2004, 06:03 PM

You cut your own hole in most new carpet. Should be no biggie to move dimmer.

spencra · 12-25-2004, 08:17 PM

I noticed that the dimmer switch screws screw right into the floor. Are the holes in the floor that the switch screws into threaded? if so that could be a problem, unless you don't mind bolting them to the floor.

dons454s · 12-26-2004, 01:41 AM

they are just self tapping course threaded screws

muddpile · 12-26-2004, 02:10 AM

Just as simple as a remove and replace. That's great! When I start doing my interior/stereo I am definitely moving it over a few inches. Thanks!

12-25-2004, 02:14 AM	#1
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Dimmer Switch Relocation I would like to move my floor mounted dimmer switch over to the right about 4" or so. How big of a job is this? Is it just a matter of drilling a new hole, moving it and filling the old hole. Also, would new carpet come with the dimmer hole already cut out, because I plan on buying a new carpet kit this spring, and if the hole is already cut, that makes moving the dimmer a bit more of a chore. Thanks. __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

12-25-2004, 06:55 AM	#2
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,536	Maybe. I know the rubber floormat sets are pre-cut for the dimmer switch hole. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

12-25-2004, 05:38 PM	#3
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	My carpet I bought for my K20 doesn't have the hole cut - I don't think they normally do. Won't be a problem at all to put it where you want it. I would just put a couple bolts into the two old bolt holes and not worry about filling them. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

12-25-2004, 06:03 PM	#4
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	You cut your own hole in most new carpet. Should be no biggie to move dimmer. __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

12-25-2004, 08:17 PM	#5
spencra This, is my BOOMSTICK! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Berlin, CT Posts: 1,310	I noticed that the dimmer switch screws screw right into the floor. Are the holes in the floor that the switch screws into threaded? if so that could be a problem, unless you don't mind bolting them to the floor. __________________ Larry Got rid of my projects for now. 1980 Jeep CJ7 1998 Nissan Sentra (my car) 2001 Toyota Sienna (wife's, of course)

12-26-2004, 01:41 AM	#6
dons454s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Claysburg, Pa Posts: 408	they are just self tapping course threaded screws

12-26-2004, 02:10 AM	#7
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Just as simple as a remove and replace. That's great! When I start doing my interior/stereo I am definitely moving it over a few inches. Thanks! __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open



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