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Is this a "new used" or one of the new repo panels?
My car had a non-AC dash panel that was cut out for the center
vent. They seem to be identical except for the vent hole.
After having done similar modifications to other cars, I would suggest:
1. Have it out of the car
2. Have someone to help
3. Mark your opening carefully
4. drill a small hole to start and use a hacksaw blade or coping saw
blade to cut the opening SMALLER than you actually need. (Don't use
a Saber Saw, you'll break the dash.)
5. Support the back side well so you don't crack or break it.
6. Use a small block of wood and a small clamp around the back edges
of your opening and then finish it to size with a good fine tooth
file. The block of wood will both support the edge and help to give
you a nice straight edge.
Lee
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I have a new dash (1969) and I need to cut the opening in it for the
center AC vent. Anyone done this? Any words of wisdom on how to do
it without screwing up the dash?
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