Virgin 1958 dash- where to mount cigarette lighter?

GüteAndTite

SO, I have one of these paluxette 6v coffee makers for my car and i need to install the 6v original dealer accessory cigarette lighter in my car so i can use the lighter and also have a cigarette lighter.

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So heres the kurfuffle: I have mounted a clock, sapphire II radio, record player, air conditioner, gas heater and dehne gas gauge (not pictured) all without cutting any holes in the face of the dash. I have only cut holes where the speaker grill is for the dehne gauge, but put away original grill, and used another that I painted to match. So its reversible.

SO, im trying to figure out where I should mount the cigarette lighter. keep it mind that the coffee maker sticks out from the dash about 6-7 inches, and probably should be away from spilling on record player, or in the way of ashtray, shifter , and radio knobs. I really dont want to cut holes in this virgin dash, but if I do since its an original accessory, it should be in a proper OG spot, or at least look like it would be OG. It also needs to be functional and not awkward. what do you guys think based on this picture?

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mrmdls · Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 6:07 am Post subject:

I am not at all envious of you having to even think of cutting your beautiful dash. I have a 59 ragtop, that I'm going thru that sat for an extremely long time (it still has a 62 license plate on it). It had a cigarette lighter installed where your vase is located (it also has a huge tube am radio that was installed under the dash). Personally, where you have such a beautiful dash, I'd hid it in the glovebox.

Cusser · Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 7:16 am Post subject:

I'd make a metal bracket and use existing bolt(s) like the steering column mount bolt near "A", so I wouldn't need to drill or cut.

I did something similar under the steering column on my truck a few years back so I wouldn't have to drill or cut anything there (I added a toggle switch there).
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sunroof · Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 8:53 am Post subject:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=524741&highlight=stealth

Here's something I did.

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KTPhil · Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 9:02 am Post subject:

I'd go for the modified spare ashtray solution. Totally reversible, convenient.

mrmdls · Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 9:06 am Post subject:

After seeing the modified spare ashtray. I would go with that! It's absolutely brillant!

drscope · Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 11:04 am Post subject:

Why not make a bracket that that mounts to one or both of your shifter mount bolts? Then you can run the wires under the mat and directly to the battery.
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KTPhil · Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 11:55 am Post subject:

Expect a vehicle and body search should you be pulled over, since that thing will look like a bong to a cop!

drs1023 · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2014 5:33 am Post subject:

Maybe you should mount it in your other car. The '59 is pretty full of distractions already.

I'm not judging, but if you drive your car long enough distances that you need to refill l your coffee cup, perhaps you should consider just stopping at the nearest QT and getting another cup. On the other hand, if you need coffee at a car show, I'd just put the outlet in the trunk.

KTPhil · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2014 8:16 am Post subject:

It comes with a funnel and hose, so he's covered for those long drives.
Wink

bluebus86 · Banned Joined: September 02, 2010 Posts: 11075

for me, don't cut the dash, instead mount the lighter on a right angle bent piece of metal hung under the dash with a small screw(s) I did that in my 61 bug. I did not want to hole up the dash face.

PS do you have some photos to share of your AC install, photos of engine bay and underside heat exchangers and such. that is an interesting ac unit.
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