Interior and Upholstery radio cubby

[Mixveez]

Good deal. Good luck. Take your time cutting the plexiglass and spend the time trimming it so it fits nice and doesn't look like a hack job.

Above all else, if your not sure its going to work, get someone to look at it before you bond it to the dash. Once that's done, it's not coming off without destroying the rest of the dash. You can do it if your patient and take your time.

Thank you sir.

 

[Rdub6]

I will look into that I was thinking of buying a plate of plexi plastic or sheet and doing it myself doesn't seem too hard.

Something like this would probably work (May need a thicker sheet though, to get more strength)

Amazon product ASIN B00AKJA6SMView: https://www.amazon.com/Parts-Express-Textured-Plastic-Sheet/dp/B00AKJA6SM

 

[Mixveez]

Something like this would probably work (May need a thicker sheet though, to get more strength)

Amazon product ASIN B00AKJA6SMView: https://www.amazon.com/Parts-Express-Textured-Plastic-Sheet/dp/B00AKJA6SM

I may go into a local store to find this and see how sturdy it is.

 

[Mixveez]

Something like this would probably work (May need a thicker sheet though, to get more strength)

Amazon product ASIN B00AKJA6SMView: https://www.amazon.com/Parts-Express-Textured-Plastic-Sheet/dp/B00AKJA6SM

Okay i found another one in stock thats smaller and it looks good gonna order it but what adhesive should I use? Mike said panel body adhesive is that just JB weld?

 

[Ryuk]

Okay i found another one in stock thats smaller and it looks good gonna order it but what adhesive should I use? Mike said panel body adhesive is that just JB weld?

Here you go. You can get it on Amazon if you'd prefer.

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/b/3m-4307/chemicals---fluids-16461/glues--adhesives---sealants-19861/specialty-adhesives-17689/568b785d32e5/3m-200ml-panel-bonding-adhesive/08115/4462060

 

[CarMichael Angelo]

You do not have to buy the liquid gold 3m stuff. Home depot has construction adhesive( s) that will work to bond plastic together. Regular JB weld won’t work as well as it dries too rigid, and the smooth back side of the ABS will probably let go after time.

There are smaller tubes of PBA also made from the boys from JB weld that will do the job. Probably at Oreillys on the shelf
Amazon product ASIN B01IBOK7FEView: https://www.amazon.com/J-B-Weld-50139-Plastic-Adhesive/dp/B01IBOK7FE

 

[Rdub6]

Once you get that front plate situated, I would look to adding more structure to the body of the radio. They come with that one strap to attach to the back, but maybe a second one wouldn’t hurt to help out the stress on that plate. Just a suggestion.

 

[General karthief]

I finally got to peek at the parts car I got but the radio opening is like yours, cut open to fit a aftermarket radio so I would do what has been suggested.

 

[Mixveez]

You do not have to buy the liquid gold 3m stuff. Home depot has construction adhesive( s) that will work to bond plastic together. Regular JB weld won’t work as well as it dries too rigid, and the smooth back side of the ABS will probably let go after time.

There are smaller tubes of PBA also made from the boys from JB weld that will do the job. Probably at Oreillys on the shelf
Amazon product ASIN B01IBOK7FEView: https://www.amazon.com/J-B-Weld-50139-Plastic-Adhesive/dp/B01IBOK7FE

That's exactly what I had picked out, perfect.

 

[Mixveez]

Once you get that front plate situated, I would look to adding more structure to the body of the radio. They come with that one strap to attach to the back, but maybe a second one wouldn’t hurt to help out the stress on that plate. Just a suggestion.

Elaborate on that my man.

 

[Rdub6]

Elaborate on that my man.

There always a strap like this to help support the weight. It may be enough with one, I just like to overkill things, so I’m thinking ones on the sides would help take the pressure off the glued in faceplate.

 

[Mixveez]

There always a strap like this to help support the weight. It may be enough with one, I just like to overkill things, so I’m thinking ones on the sides would help take the pressure off the glued in faceplate.

I will most likely do that just got to figure out where to mount it inside.

 

[Mixveez]

You do not have to buy the liquid gold 3m stuff. Home depot has construction adhesive( s) that will work to bond plastic together. Regular JB weld won’t work as well as it dries too rigid, and the smooth back side of the ABS will probably let go after time.

There are smaller tubes of PBA also made from the boys from JB weld that will do the job. Probably at Oreillys on the shelf
Amazon product ASIN B01IBOK7FEView: https://www.amazon.com/J-B-Weld-50139-Plastic-Adhesive/dp/B01IBOK7FE

1 last question Mike what would be the best tool to cut this plastic?

 

[CarMichael Angelo]

1 last question Mike what would be the best tool to cut this plastic?

A razor blade box cutter to get the rough outside dimensions. ( you score the plastic using a straight edge to guide the blade) once you get a decent cut line scored, the stuff will snap off on that cut line. The center is best cut out with a jig saw.

 

[Mixveez]

it doesn’t look the best but i’m happy it looks better and is very sturdy! i am open to ideas how to fill the gap in the second pic. thanks for all the help.