How to

[Sir Roofy]

In side the GU between the dash and radio where the sub tank
and di fog switches below them is a space id like to put the
locker and compressor switches in there
what is the best way to cut the holes out
will I need to put anything in there before mounting
said switches

[the evil twin]

Dremel tool

[mudski]

Yep. A Dremel is great for this sorta stuff.
If you dont have a dremel. Draw out the hole that needs to be cut. Drill holes in each corner, then uae a larger drill bit to drill out the centre section then use a small flat file and file the rest out until square.
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[Sir Roofy]

Yep. A Dremel is great for this sorta stuff.
If you dont have a dremel. Draw out the hole that needs to be cut. Drill holes in each corner, then uae a larger drill bit to drill out the centre section then use a small flat file and file the rest out until square.
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That's scary roofy with a drill best I have a couple of beers to steady my hand
and some band aids handy lol

[threedogs]

Plenty of room, I have put winch in/out and winch power carling switches there.
I used the carling switch mounting blocks to make it look a bit better IMO

[Sir Roofy]

Plenty of room, I have put winch in/out and winch power carling switches there.
I used the carling switch mounting blocks to make it look a bit better IMO

That's what id like to do guess you got the blocks of e/bay

[threedogs]

Yeah the hole ends up a tad bigger but looks better than just a switch.imo
The bottom rear right may need to be ground off as it interferes with a
ridge on the inside, but not a huge issue

[MudRunnerTD]

Use a piece of cardboard and lay out the 2 holes you want. Using the clip on covers only lay them on the card spaced like you want them.

Draw 2 lines parallel up and down the same width as the fascia your going to be drilling into so you can space out how you want mate.

Mark up the holes the right size (hole size dimensions are readily available on Google image).

Cut your holes out of the card.

Place the card where you want it in the car on the fascia then draw your holes.

Drill a 3mm or so hole in each corner of the hole you want to cut.

Drill 2 x 10mm holes through the guts of the cut out. Use a hacksaw blade and / or small file to cut the holes out.

Easy job. Will cost nothing and will look trick and not crowded like the holder 3dogd used.

IMO.

[MudRunnerTD]

Here you go mate. Cut 2 holes this big

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/05/213.jpg


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[MB]

Hey Roofy, Just a quick thought mate but have you considered putting the compressor and locker switches down next to the cigarette lighter. Just in case you want the third switch (second locker) later on there's heaps of room down there. That top spot I believe is perfect for only 2 switches say winch isolation and in/out right near your driving hands. The blokes above are spot on with the dremmel, AB and myself have got one here if you want to wait until the meetup mate?

[nissannewby]

Track down a couple more oem switches like the 2 already there. Get some nice labels made to go over the writing. Nice factory looking finish then.

[Clunk]

I recommend using the biggest heaviest hammer you can handle

[the evil twin]

I recommend using the biggest heaviest hammer you can handle

Agree... Worked on every Mitsi i have ever owned

[macca]

There is a "rod saw blade" that is used in a hacksaw. Can cut in any direction with one of those.

[macca]

A photo of one I have

[threedogs]

Hey Roofy, Just a quick thought mate but have you considered putting the compressor and locker switches down next to the cigarette lighter. Just in case you want the third switch (second locker) later on there's heaps of room down there. That top spot I believe is perfect for only 2 switches say winch isolation and in/out right near your driving hands. The blokes above are spot on with the dremmel, AB and myself have got one here if you want to wait until the meetup mate?

There is plenty of room on the centre console if you want to go that way and well within reach
Yes they have been straightened