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TR2/3/3A Dip switch mounting with carpet. 1960 tr 3a

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Afternoon all. on my TR3A, the driver side metal panel has a concave depression where the dip switch mounts. I am wondering how to treat the rug at the depression. It is fairly deep and I don't think that stretching will get it. I could cut and glue the carpeting in there, or just cut a hole in the carpeting and mount the box in place. I have no pictures of this area so how should I go with the mounting?

Your comments greatly appreciated!

Thanks, Tinkerman
 
I just put holes in the carpet and tightened the bracket down forcing the carpet to conform to the shape of the dip.

Note: I think some carpet kits differ in this area -- some may have no backerboard in that area, some may have a rubber protector sewn to the carpet where your foot will abrade it as you work the dipper, etc.
 
Tinkerman said:
Afternoon all. on my TR3A, the driver side metal panel has a concave depression where the dip switch mounts. I am wondering how to treat the rug at the depression. It is fairly deep and I don't think that stretching will get it. I could cut and glue the carpeting in there, or just cut a hole in the carpeting and mount the box in place. I have no pictures of this area so how should I go with the mounting?

Your comments greatly appreciated!

Thanks, Tinkerman
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I positioned the carpet dry with the dip switch bracket bolts in their holes,then tapped the carpet with a hammer enough to leave slight impression of bolt head.Then I punched 3/8holes centered on the marks.Then I installed the bracket just snug,got everything to line up and put the screws in A post edge and glued the rest along the top edges.
Tom
 
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