Cheap Bastard Commander Holder
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Cheap Bastard Commander Holder
I decided to make my own commander holder. It had to be something that could be easily removed. I Bought a piece of sheet metal for about a dollar at home depot. They had some tubular weatherstripping that they gave me. Made a template, and cut the metal. Sliced the weather stripping to go on the metal where it will contact the steering column.
Glued it. Screwed on a 1 1/4" piece of 1/2" dowel.
Painted it. Didn't wait long enough for the paint to dry . Then I wrapped some electrical tape around the dowel to make it fit the size of the cigarette lighter.
You can see my fat thumb print (will be painted over)
Once the new coat of paint dries, I will put some velcro on it and voila!!
I may cut it down a little bit, but for now, I really like where it will be. An excellent view of the commander, and I will be able to see most of the lights behind it (high beams etc), and will have easy access to the trip meter button. With the velcro, I will be able to move it around a little bit if I don't like exact spot. It looks like it will be a nice location .
Glued it. Screwed on a 1 1/4" piece of 1/2" dowel.
Painted it. Didn't wait long enough for the paint to dry . Then I wrapped some electrical tape around the dowel to make it fit the size of the cigarette lighter.
You can see my fat thumb print (will be painted over)
Once the new coat of paint dries, I will put some velcro on it and voila!!
I may cut it down a little bit, but for now, I really like where it will be. An excellent view of the commander, and I will be able to see most of the lights behind it (high beams etc), and will have easy access to the trip meter button. With the velcro, I will be able to move it around a little bit if I don't like exact spot. It looks like it will be a nice location .
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Hey adam! nice work. you need to get the cheep bastard slogan trade marked. LOL.... only thing wrong is the police will see this right away and go into inspection mode citing you for 27156(B) cvc (modified vehicle) and off to the referee you go. this will be nice for track days, but will need to be hidden on the street. at least in california... good luck with the sales
Jeff
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Hey adam! nice work. you need to get the cheep bastard slogan trade marked. LOL.... only thing wrong is the police will see this right away and go into inspection mode citing you for 27156(B) cvc (modified vehicle) and off to the referee you go. this will be nice for track days, but will need to be hidden on the street. at least in california... good luck with the sales
Jeff
Jeff
I'm not selling anything here. That would be in violation of forum rules!!!! If anyone wants a templete, PM me. All you will need to do is mail me a self addressed stamped envelope.
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wow!!!! great job! much props! im def gunna make one too, ive been looking for the actual one to buy and i cant find it but i never of thought of making my own hahah thanks for the idea and again, big props
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Regarding blocking the "Panel", what is there to block? There isn't anything there!
I don't have an ipod (or anything else to plug into the cig lighter), and my radar detector is hard wired into my map light.
If I don't like the exact commander location, I can move it around a little bit since it is velcro'd in place. I can't imagine ANY better location for it, especially considering that this setup can be removed in about 2 seconds.
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great location and looks good. I've had my modified cell phone holder in the same location for a few years now. This location does not block anything... Well, maybe if you're 4 feet tall you'd have a hard time seeing the other lights but otherwise no problemo.
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that looks amazing and props for making it.
but i have my PFC in the exact same position and have it held there firmly by velcrow on either side. why did you opt to make a backing?
but i have my PFC in the exact same position and have it held there firmly by velcrow on either side. why did you opt to make a backing?