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onesickpantera 05-16-2012 04:44 PM

Need ideas
 
After my new back seat is made I would like to skip the side pieces that are currently between the front and rear seats. But there is an access hole there that is about 4"x6". I found some cupholder inserts that I could use by cutting the holes larger and to shape. But I don't know the best way to deal with the "ridge" just under the current hole when mounting the inserts.

Any ideas to make it look good?

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s...era/Cutout.jpg

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s...ra/Insert2.jpg

Waveform 05-17-2012 10:30 AM

Slowly file on the new insert to make it fit. Or just cutoff the bottom lip on the insert and mate it flush against the ridge, then use a white 4200 to seal it.

US1 Fountain 05-17-2012 12:12 PM

I'd do all your cutting at the top of the opening so that the insert will slide in and rest right on top of that ledge, w/o cutting the insert bottom lip itself. Once you start cutting that insert lip, it'll have a gap since that lip isn't solid?????

Waveform 05-17-2012 12:34 PM

The gap should be covered by the lip and the sealant

rchevelle71 05-17-2012 02:00 PM

:stupid:What they said

onesickpantera 05-17-2012 02:01 PM

Hey guys the existing hole is only about 4x6" and I will have to make it bigger(7" tall x 10" wide I believe). So, there is no getting around cutting over the lip which is what I am trying to figure out. There will be a gap on the top part above the lip.

scarabman 05-17-2012 02:08 PM

Build a little frame out of plastic,( Coosa, KOA, Azek, whatever) that has a face that will be flush with the ridge. Dont be skeeered!!!!!

rchevelle71 05-17-2012 03:05 PM


Originally Posted by onesickpantera (Post 3689914)
Hey guys the existing hole is only about 4x6" and I will have to make it bigger(7" tall x 10" wide I believe). So, there is no getting around cutting over the lip which is what I am trying to figure out. There will be a gap on the top part above the lip.

Gotcha, now I remember how high up that lip is. I would get some starboard, and have it machined(or do it yourself carefully) to make up the gap on the upper portion.

onesickpantera 05-17-2012 03:23 PM

Starboard, coosa, koa, c'mon speak English guys! :lolhit:

Just kidding I will google these materials to see what they are.


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