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by Rex_tulips - 30/07/25 07:59 PM
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Thanks again 
1972 4/4 4 seater, 1981 MGB GT
1984 Harley Davidson Electra Glide, 1990 Kawasaki ZX10
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When I did mine, I first made sure that the clock position would not interfere with wooden frame that dash is screwed to. I also did pilot hole, reverse cut first and then forward. No cutting of veneer beforehand and it came out clean. Two things I found: the dash was something like 9 ply, and as the blade advanced, the glue in the ply got pretty warm and sticky and smoked a bit. Having finished the hole, it was a little too tight for the clock, so I use an abrasive flap wheel on a drill to open it out. Found plenty of length on the wiring loom.
Doug
2011 Plus 4 in Rich Maroon
1972 750 “ComDom” sprinter
1958 Triton 650
1992 Triumph Trophy 900
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Gone to Porsche Part of the Furniture
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Cutting holes in Dash Boards thats one thing. Cutting holes in TinTop roofs to fit Glass Sunroof now thats scary, but i am pleased to say out of a good few i did in my day i never oversized. 
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L - Learner Plates On
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L - Learner Plates On
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I think I would use an expanding brace and bit. The hand operating is far slower and less likely to slip and is infinitely variable in diameter. I use to use one when fitting the old style yale locks.
Tony
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Thanks again for all the great advice - I now have a clock
1972 4/4 4 seater, 1981 MGB GT
1984 Harley Davidson Electra Glide, 1990 Kawasaki ZX10
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Just barreling along Talk Morgan Guru
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Just barreling along Talk Morgan Guru
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Thanks again for all the great advice - I now have a clock Time for a celebration ! 
Jon M
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Well done. Pictures please.
JohnV6
2022 CX Plus Four
2025 MG ZS EV aka Trigger
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Here we go - when I have five minutes, I'll pull it out, hoover behind the vinyl (lots of dust) and stick the edges down for a smarter job. 
1972 4/4 4 seater, 1981 MGB GT
1984 Harley Davidson Electra Glide, 1990 Kawasaki ZX10
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Very smart, you look to have the same steering wheel as me they are the most comfortable I've found in 15 years for a Morgan.
2009 4/4 Henrietta
1999 Indigo Blue +8
2009 4/4 Sport Green prev
1993 Connaught Green +8 prev
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