I removed the climate control console the other day to see why the dials kept sinking into the console. No accident history and the car is all stock except for the audio system. The frame was cracked in three places. I used a 3/32" bit and 4" cable ties for the sutures. It looks like Frankenstein's Monster but it's pretty solid, switch panel still fits over nicely, and the dials are rock solid. As I wrapped things up, images of a frustrated car audio installer, veins bulging, dripping in sweat, in combative contortions with that console as he rounded up near Beer:30 on a Friday afternoon.

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Whatever works!

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

I've seen a number of these smashes and cut up by audio installers on the forums over the years...

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2004 F150 4.6L -My Daily
2007 Volvo XC70 -Wife's Daily
1998 Ford F150 -Rear ended
1989 J-spec 420SEL -passed onto its new keeper
1982 BMW 733i -fixed and traded for the 420SEL
2003 Volvo V70 5 Speed -scrapped
1997 E290 Turbo Diesel Wagon -traded for above
1992 BMW 525i -traded in
1990 Silver 300TE -hated the M103
1985 Grey 380SE Diesel Conversion, 2.47 rear end, ABS -Sold, really should have kept this one
1979 Silver 300D "The Silver Slug" -Sold

Nice work!

Thank you