Dash hole plugs
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Mountain Pass
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Dash hole plugs
Do we have a source for a plug for the hole in the dash where the factory cigar lighter would go. Looks to be approximately 1". By the way, I have a 56 F100. Not very keen on chrome either. whats available?
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I've been toying with the idea to make the open space the button for my garage for opener. . Just need to solder on a piece of wire to your existing door opener. Then to a new push type switch. Then use a **** that matches the rest on your dash to blend in.
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I would wire the switch into the controls on the bars of my Bikes. Made it so easy to roll up at the end of a long ride and not have to fuss finding the opener in a pocket with gloves on or get off the bike to go open the door.
If you don't have to have the ***** match this would be a good fit too. Flush switch
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I would wire the switch into the controls on the bars of my Bikes. Made it so easy to roll up at the end of a long ride and not have to fuss finding the opener in a pocket with gloves on or get off the bike to go open the door.
If you don't have to have the ***** match this would be a good fit too. Flush switch
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LMC sells many sizes of plugs. Bottom right corner of this page:
Truck Parts and Truck Accessories
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I was just over at the local Home Depot last night looking through the hardware drawers...they have a whole selection of plugs for not much $$. The cleanest fix would be to fill the hole and use some touch up paint on the repair.
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The plugs from LMC are plastic while those from Home Depot are polished metal and probably better for a firewall. I bought some of each just to see.
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As an aside, those Home Depot hardware drawers have some really neat stuff in them that we use for our restorations.
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Did Ford have a separate hardware catalog that would possibly have small items not listed in their main parts catalogs. I haven't been to the local hardware stores yet. This is still concerning the dash plug that capped off the hole for the lighter.
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