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  1. simonc

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    #1 simonc, Jun 7, 2014
    Does anyone know where I can find a blanking plate for the radio. I want to remove the radio when I retrim the car. I can recover one that needs refurbishing.
     
  2. racerboy9

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    #2 racerboy9, Jun 7, 2014
    I would just make one up. It is just a sheet steel rectangle with a couple of studs attached. Add foam and cover with mouse fur.
     
  3. isuk

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    #3 isuk, Jun 8, 2014
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    As racerboy9 says Simon it is a simple piece to make up. Here are the dimensions that someone posted a while back. Just radius the corners and put a thin layer of foam on before covering it.
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    #5 simonc, Jun 8, 2014
    Thanks All. Are the studs welded on to the plate?
     
  6. isuk

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    #6 isuk, Jun 8, 2014
    You can either weld them or use a countersunk screw as the foam will help hide the partially raised head.
     
  7. abstamaria

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    #7 abstamaria, Apr 9, 2015
    I was just looking for a spare. I want to mount a Heuer Rally Master (two clocks on a plate) on the blanking plate, but didn't want to drill holes in my original one.
     
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    #8 dman550, Apr 9, 2015
    If you are looking for a two clock Heuer plate I think I still have a couple. That is a great idea they would fit perfectly. Actually a triple would look great

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    #9 abstamaria, Apr 9, 2015
    Thanks, Dario. Actually I am looking for a Rally Master set, with the two clocks. I wish I kept mine from the 70s. They are hard to find now. I am thinking of getting the Heuer reissue; new ones are still available.

    Yes, the three-clock set would be ideal, visually. There is one on eBay, but it is the Abercrombie model and is very expensive.

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    #11 abstamaria, Apr 13, 2015
    Yes, that looks like mine (but mine is only 5cm high). I probably have to make a slightly different one to accommodate the Rally Master plate.

    I will order mouse hair from Superformance. Does the material stretch a bit?

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  12. 2GT

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    #12 2GT, Apr 13, 2015
    My blanking plate disappeared years ago, in my basement, or you would be welcome to it, Andy! Fred
     
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    #13 abstamaria, Apr 13, 2015
    Many thanks, Fred. It's the thought that counts.

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    #14 abstamaria, Apr 20, 2015
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    For posterity, here is the back of my blanking plate, which probably had never been removed from the dash. I was surprised the nuts are still quite shiny.

    My measurements (with mouse fur on) differ from those noted above. My plate is 18.8 cm x 5.1 cm.

    By the way the mouse fur on the dash covers the entire radio opening, with no aperture, just two holes for the mounting screws.

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