If you used brad point or tiny Forstner bits to drill out the corners first to get the proper radius it probably wouldn't be difficult to rough out the rest of the hole if you were careful.
Dan On Feb 10, 2013, at 1:24 PM, WILTON <wilt...@nc.rr.com> wrote: > I cut mine with very careful use of a drill, small, flat rasp and a "rat > tail" rasp. Just hafta be careful not to chip the shiny surface around edge > of hole - rasp downward, etc. > > Wilton > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan Penoff" <d...@penoff.com> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2013 12:09 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Interesting conversions about 124 wood, > > >> Hendrik, >> >> If you find console or dash wood with too many openings you can get "blanks" >> to fill the unused hole. >> >> I have seen them but don't know part numbers. A dig into the EPC would >> probably yield a part number. >> >> I have successfully cut new holes using a router and a jig set up for the >> proper size, however, this is a fairly difficult woodworking operation that >> is not something I would suggest unless you have the tools and a fairly good >> level of experience. >> >> Dan >> >> On Feb 10, 2013, at 12:05 PM, WILTON <wilt...@nc.rr.com> wrote: >> >>> Photo's been sent; awaiting list mom's approval. >>> >>> Wilton >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "WILTON" <wilt...@nc.rr.com> >>> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >>> Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2013 11:35 AM >>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Interesting conversions about 124 wood, >>> >>> >>>> If you're careful, and there's enough blank space, you can cut new hole(s) >>>> wherever you need 'em like I did in lower panel of my 124 for mobility >>>> scooter charger, MB authentic rocker switch. >>>> >>>> Wilton >>>> >>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Hendrik and fay" <heni...@gmail.com> >>>> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >>>> Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2013 11:18 PM >>>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Interesting conversions about 124 wood, >>>> >>>> >>>>> OK so the whole car for 500 is not going to work, worth a shot, how about >>>>> the centre console wood work, I am forever trying to find decent wood >>>>> work for my TE but it's hard. >>>>> For instance the stuff in Oz is usually sunburnt and the varnish >>>>> cracks/fades. >>>>> The UK is a good source but most 124's didn't come with A/C hence no hole >>>>> for the controls. Or the bottom bit has no holes for power windows. >>>>> Seeing that I would like to upgrade to walnut it makes it harder, for >>>>> instance >>>>> http://www.starpartz.co.uk/products/w124-e-class-series-walnut-control-surround-trim.html >>>>> has all the top holes I need but no A/C. >>>>> This one has A/C but one of the top holes is in the wrong spot, although >>>>> I could shift one of the switches perhaps. >>>>> http://www.starpartz.co.uk/products/w124-series-walnut-switchcontrol-surround.html >>>>> This is a good price >>>>> http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mercedes-W124-E420-or-Limited-E320-Console-Shifter-Wood-Bezel-Burl-Walnut-/261166457367?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3ccebbe217&_uhb=1#ht_947wt_1399 >>>>> but I need the rest of the stuff as well. >>>>> Now apparently a lot of US spec 124's came with push button climate >>>>> control, which is not like my rotary knob set up. >>>>> What sort do you have in Oskar? >>>>> And yeah I might cough up shipping if the right stuff comes up. >>>>> >>>>> Hendrik >>>>> who has cracks in the woodwork >>>>> >>>>> On 08/02/13 15:07, Craig wrote: >>>>>> On Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:48:55 +1030 Hendrik and fay <heni...@gmail.com> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> A well at least I missed that curb cut:-) >>>>>>> So I take it there is structural damage? >>>>>>> Front suspension is pretty straight forward and relatively cheap to fix. >>>>>>> Just kinda annoying that a car which would be a very desirable model is >>>>>>> put out to pasture because of a little run in with something a bit more >>>>>>> solid than it. >>>>>> Well, there is cosmetic damage, but the real problem is with the >>>>>> sub-frame to which the front suspension connects. The mounting flanges on >>>>>> the sub-frame that hold the right lower suspension parts (A-arm?) were >>>>>> what hit the curb cut and are now very noticably bent backward. >>>>>> >>>>>> To fix all that, one has to replace the sub-frame. To get the sub-frame >>>>>> out, one needs to remove the engine. That's why my insurance company >>>>>> totaled it. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> Hendrik >>>>>>> who will give you 500 for Oscar if you ship it and I mean ship it >>>>>> Not a chance, sorry. I'm sure it would cost more than 5 times that amount >>>>>> just to ship it port-to-port. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Craig >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________ >>>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>>> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >>>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>>>> >>>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________ >>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>>> >>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
