Thread: Drilling hole in Defender dash tray. Will my truck explode/turn into a pumpkin/etc?

Originally Posted by Shonky

I'm poised - drill in hand!

Just installing my MUD dash, and am installing my UHF in the lower position. I want to screw the bracket to the bottom face of the dash "tray".

My airconditioner is under there though, so can anyone tell me if I'm likely to bugger it? I'm only putting short (10mm) screws in.

Is the AC hard against the bottom of the dash and is there dead space or important bits near where I'll be drilling?

Any ideas? Anyone?!

Shouldn't be a problem. The aircon section is just ducting for the cold air at that point - there's nothing to hit.

You sir, are a legend!

That was what I thought/hoped - just wanted to make sure.

** covers ears, waits for explosion **

Just so that you're aware, a chunk of the wiring loom is tucked in the VERY back, up against the bulkhead, but you shouldn't be going anywhere near there.

with the radio down that low will you be able to hear it[or will you need an external speaker]?

KABOOM!

And it's in.

Should be okay in that position, but we'll see. If I need an ext speaker I can put one in. I have a few Motorola ones floating around somewhere in storage.

Looks the goods.

I'd love to know what Motorola were thinking when they designed the GM339 and made it such a weird, ovallish shape...

It's an interference fit with the MUD console. You don't want to know how long it took me to get that right by hand...

2Hrs from 1st post to installed.
Looks nice. I want one.

Job well done. That looks like it was meant to be there.