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One of those days today when I did a few hours of jobs but didn't seem to achieve much.
I fitted the brackets for the roll cage that I had painted and left to dry overnight then decided to remove some of the fittings from behind the seat area - wind deflector mounts and another couple of brackets.
Then onto removing the electric window mechanism.
They were pretty awkward to just get off the mounts and then when I did...
The offset is smaller is smaller than stock so they should fit with no issues inboard. They will stick further out by about 5-10mm though which should be fine too. Then you can consider spacers once you have trial fitted them. Also depends on tyre sizes too.
The offset is smaller is smaller than stock so they should fit with no issues inboard. They will stick further out by about 5-10mm though which should be fine too. Then you can consider spacers once you have trial fitted them. Also depends on tyre sizes too.
I use [url]www.wheel-size.com[/url] to check mine
Dave
Thanks Dave - I've bought them and pick them up Thurs. 4 nearly new steel wheels for €50 :-)
This is how it was in it's removed state. There's plenty of instructions on how to remove on the t'internet, and I'd already removed so no pictures anyway.
Great picture, I used a small holesaw in my drill to make the hole which is a bit neater but I didn't take any measurements. The key slot is a perfect reference point, if you could take a measurement from the top of the chrome round key slot to the centre of the push bar, it would make it very easy for future builders to get it in the perfect location. The smaller the hole, the less water will get in later.
A cut needs to be made to remove material from the centre at roughly the area where the two nodules are.
This might actually be a bit too much but it works out ok. There's also some trimming to be done within each semi cicle area leaving you with a dash board looking like this...
Good afternoon Couerdelion , when i installed my Tribute dash i trimmed down the two metal fixings that are attached at right angles to the cross piece tube . From my own experience you are taking on a large job , but when it is finished it will look brilliant , it really transforms the interior , good luck Geoff .
From the picture you need to drill a hole 45mm up from the round chrome key hole. I used a 40mm hole saw which was perfect, just gave me enough room to bolt a plate to the bar.
Page 5 of my build thread.
I did put a thick bead of silicone sealant in an arc above the newly cut hole, the idea being that water was directed away from the hole. A lot of water can get between the old and new door skins, make sure you drill plenty of drainage hole in the bottom of the new skins.
From the picture you need to drill a hole 45mm up from the round chrome key hole. I used a 40mm hole saw which was perfect, just gave me enough room to bolt a plate to the bar.
Page 5 of my build thread.
I did put a thick bead of silicone sealant in an arc above the newly cut hole, the idea being that water was directed away from the hole. A lot of water can get between the old and new door skins, make sure you drill plenty of drainage hole in the bottom of the new skins.
How does that work out on the spot on the Tribute door skin?
I saw on the Tribute doorskin an area that had obviously been filled. I just drilled through this at the centre point and on through the bmw doorskin. The drill bit actually hit the inner bar and popped open the door. This was obviously down to incredible skill and had nothing to do with luck!
I then used the drill hole in the door with a 40mm holesaw which gave enough room to fit the new striker plate.
I saw on the Tribute doorskin an area that had obviously been filled. I just drilled through this at the centre point and on throgh the bmw doorskin. The drill bit actually hit the inner bar and popped open the door. This was obviously down to incredible skill and had nothing to do with luck!
I then used the drill hole in the door with a 40mm holesaw which gave enough room to fit the new striker plate.
Good afternoon Couerdelion , when i installed my Tribute dash i trimmed down the two metal fixings that are attached at right angles to the cross piece tube . From my own experience you are taking on a large job , but when it is finished it will look brilliant , it really transforms the interior , good luck Geoff .
Thanks - it better be worth the effort! :-)
I looked at your dash pictures to try and gauge where to cut.
Do you just have the fixings at the side of the dash or in the centre too?
20180128_170200 by couerdelion2013, on Flickr
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20180128_170606 by couerdelion2013, on Flickr 
