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Old 05-25-2016, 10:03 PM   #1
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Concealed Power Panel in Ashtray Door

Hello folks. You've been responsive when I needed help, so I thought I'd share a recent project in case you might be interested. I don't often have a good idea but this one has worked out well for me. If you don't need a cigarette lighter, and would like to have some power ports for a GPS, cell phone charging, laptop power, etc., here's a way to provide those outlets and be able to conceal them when they're not in use. Two cigarette lighter receptacles and two USB ports, utilizing the original lighter hole, a "Z" shaped sheet metal panel, some ports/receptacles and a little time. Picture included.
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Old 05-25-2016, 10:37 PM   #2
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Thats an awesome idea!
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Old 05-25-2016, 11:20 PM   #3
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thats pretty slick!

beats the hell out of my plug in dual USB outlet in the cigarette lighter spot lol
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Old 05-26-2016, 12:33 AM   #4
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Re: Concealed Power Panel in Ashtray Door

Tell/show me more !
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Old 05-26-2016, 05:31 AM   #5
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If you could make that panel as a blank would give people a million options on places to hide anything,From air ride to even the key switch or push button start.
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Old 05-26-2016, 05:56 AM   #6
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Looks nice. My XM radio controller is mounted in that spot, works well.
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Old 05-26-2016, 07:56 AM   #7
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That looks good
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