What did u do to your raptor today?

[Houston Raptor]

Looks great man!

Any tips for cutting into the head liner? I want to install a custom switch panel up there.

Super easy. I was actually a bit nervous cause I have zero experience with anything like this. What I did was measure the entire length of the whole left by the sunglasses compartment, which was 7&1/8. Subtracted the size on the back of radio panel, 5". Left me 2&1/8 of an inch. So went in 1&1/16 on each side and marked a small dot on the bottom of headliner, this part would be covered by the sunglasses part.

The I taped up on each side making sure I had 5" between each end of tape. Then I left the 1.5" of space of height of the back of radio. I used an exacto knife instead of a dremel or oscillating saw that I had heard everyone else using. I thought I would only cut the outside of the headliner and then use a dremel to get through the rest of the material but the exacto knife was perfect.

No jumping of the blade so it was smooth cuts.

Hope I explained everything ok enough.

 

[2014RubyRed]

I'd rather use a knife haha. I use power tools pretty recklessly hahah.

I have 6 switches now and they're all taken. I need more for future stuff.

I know who can help you with that problem......

 

[Mariner]

Super easy. I was actually a bit nervous cause I have zero experience with anything like this. What I did was measure the entire length of the whole left by the sunglasses compartment, which was 7&1/8. Subtracted the size on the back of radio panel, 5". Left me 2&1/8 of an inch. So went in 1&1/16 on each side and marked a small dot on the bottom of headliner, this part would be covered by the sunglasses part.

The I taped up on each side making sure I had 5" between each end of tape. Then I left the 1.5" of space of height of the back of radio. I used an exacto knife instead of a dremel or oscillating saw that I had heard everyone else using. I thought I would only cut the outside of the headliner and then use a dremel to get through the rest of the material but the exacto knife was perfect.

No jumping of the blade so it was smooth cuts.

Hope I explained everything ok enough.

Yessir I followed that, crystal clear! Hoping to attempt a job like this soon.

 

[SVTLOPEZ]

Looks good, you've been busy!

I'd rather use a knife haha. I use power tools pretty recklessly hahah.

I have 6 switches now and they're all taken. I need more for future stuff.

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Damn man that looks sick. A BD 40" would look way better, just saying...

I knew you would say that lol.

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Super easy. I was actually a bit nervous cause I have zero experience with anything like this. What I did was measure the entire length of the whole left by the sunglasses compartment, which was 7&1/8. Subtracted the size on the back of radio panel, 5". Left me 2&1/8 of an inch. So went in 1&1/16 on each side and marked a small dot on the bottom of headliner, this part would be covered by the sunglasses part.

The I taped up on each side making sure I had 5" between each end of tape. Then I left the 1.5" of space of height of the back of radio. I used an exacto knife instead of a dremel or oscillating saw that I had heard everyone else using. I thought I would only cut the outside of the headliner and then use a dremel to get through the rest of the material but the exacto knife was perfect.

No jumping of the blade so it was smooth cuts.

Hope I explained everything ok enough.

What's this for? Police scanner lol jp

 

[Rodbender]

Thanks I like the red accents considering painting the bed cage red [emoji106]


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[SVTLOPEZ]

@HoustonRaptor where can I get a but radio? I'll probably get one from trey but just wondering

 

[Houston Raptor]

@HoustonRaptor where can I get a but radio? I'll probably get one from trey but just wondering

Trey can get you a handheld, if you want a system put in check out River Oaks Car Stereo on Richmond. Really knowledgable and good guys. Have sold and installed stereos for a few guys in HARO.

 

[SVTLOPEZ]

Trey can get you a handheld, if you want a system put in check out Rover Oaks Car Stereo on Richmond. Really knowledgable and good guys. Have sold and installed stereos for a few guys in HARO.

Yea definitely gonna hit tray up next week. Hopefully he has some left on Friday when I get there.
If u don't mind me asking. What's the price on the radio and install there?

 

[bmacked]

Sorry, don't want to hijack this thread, but I'll get something posted in correct area shortly.

DIBS!

Just in case....

 

[SVTLOPEZ]

Trey can get you a handheld, if you want a system put in check out River Oaks Car Stereo on Richmond. Really knowledgable and good guys. Have sold and installed stereos for a few guys in HARO.

I'd rather use a knife haha. I use power tools pretty recklessly hahah.

I have 6 switches now and they're all taken. I need more for future stuff.

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Damn man that looks sick. A BD 40" would look way better, just saying...

But I do like the way the dual row look that's for sure