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Old Oct 17, 2017 | 08:28 PM
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Neat, Cheap, little USB Charger install.

Was gonna put this in the lighter port, but it didnt fit.So into the ashtray, (something else i dont use), but not willing to give it up either.Has a cool little digi volt display, (wired key on for obvious reasons).

Not digging the mounting from the top.I redid it for a flush look.Ready for repaint.

Cut out the rusted section.Made/welded a bracket.Secure USB w/ two small screws (hole/s).That is all.
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Old Oct 17, 2017 | 11:07 PM
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Re: Neat, Cheap, little USB Charger install.

I likes!
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Old Oct 17, 2017 | 11:29 PM
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Re: Neat, Cheap, little USB Charger install.

Cool. I put my aux input there.
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Old Oct 18, 2017 | 10:43 AM
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Re: Neat, Cheap, little USB Charger install.

Thanks, paint should be dry by now to re-install.
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Old Oct 18, 2017 | 11:41 AM
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Re: Neat, Cheap, little USB Charger install.

I did similar, but I was able to hog out the hole in the plate to mount the port in the stock cigerette hole
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Old Oct 18, 2017 | 03:37 PM
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That was my original plan, but decided on the stealth look.
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Old Oct 19, 2017 | 09:36 AM
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Stealth? Doesn't get more stealthy than putting it in there lower. You can't even tell it's changed when you open the door
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Old Oct 19, 2017 | 01:19 PM
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Yeah, plus the junk i kept in there still fits.
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