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metal "U" channel

PostPosted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 11:56 pm
by rdssdi
I need to find a supplier of thin wall metal channel. My new dash is a
little thicker and the old channel used for the under dash trim is too small.

Has anyone used a substitute for this when creating the under dash trim?

Bob
1969 Elan +2


metal "U" channel

PostPosted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 3:31 am
by Briggs1
Bob,

Couldn't you rout out the back of the dash enough to reuse the original U
channel?

Seems like the path of least resistance.

Briggs Pletcher

metal "U" channel

PostPosted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 1:55 pm
by rdssdi
I am opposed to routing as the rear of the dash is finished and I am
concerned with scratching the front finish.

Besides the original was a tight fit. I found the proper size. Its a matter
of getting a small quantity. The manufacturer has an order minimum of 5000
feet! Bending it will be difficult but in the end provide better results.

Bob