Fabbing a camera mount
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Fabbing a camera mount Howdy guys,
I'm thinking about fabbing up a mount for a camera. I want to create a piece of sheet metal that will bolt to the floor of the car on the hump behind the back seats. I figure I will fasten it to the car with some sheet metal screws, but I'm concerned about how much distance there is between the floor of the car and the top of the gas tank. Is there enough room for a small sheet metal screw? Maybe 3/4"?
Thanks in advance!
I'm thinking about fabbing up a mount for a camera. I want to create a piece of sheet metal that will bolt to the floor of the car on the hump behind the back seats. I figure I will fasten it to the car with some sheet metal screws, but I'm concerned about how much distance there is between the floor of the car and the top of the gas tank. Is there enough room for a small sheet metal screw? Maybe 3/4"?
Thanks in advance!
no, there is very, very little room. even if you are very, very careful with the drill, and do not hit the gas tank (which is only 1/2" to 3/4" underneath) you run the risk of the plastic gas tank hitting the point of your screw while driving, and punturing it.
Why not make something that uses the exisiting tie down bolts on the back ? Other then that, if you insit on drilling, and are extremely careful (get a guard on your drill to prevent more then 1/4" penetration), I'd use pop-rivets instead of sheet metal screws.
Why not make something that uses the exisiting tie down bolts on the back ? Other then that, if you insit on drilling, and are extremely careful (get a guard on your drill to prevent more then 1/4" penetration), I'd use pop-rivets instead of sheet metal screws.
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From: Dallas (Richardson), TX, USA
Originally Posted by Mike @ FbodyAudio
no, there is very, very little room. even if you are very, very careful with the drill, and do not hit the gas tank (which is only 1/2" to 3/4" underneath) you run the risk of the plastic gas tank hitting the point of your screw while driving, and punturing it.
Why not make something that uses the exisiting tie down bolts on the back ? Other then that, if you insit on drilling, and are extremely careful (get a guard on your drill to prevent more then 1/4" penetration), I'd use pop-rivets instead of sheet metal screws.
Why not make something that uses the exisiting tie down bolts on the back ? Other then that, if you insit on drilling, and are extremely careful (get a guard on your drill to prevent more then 1/4" penetration), I'd use pop-rivets instead of sheet metal screws.
You guys need one of these ...
http://gallery.bcentral.com/GID43512...ut-Puller.aspx
Drill a hole, insert a rivnut, compress and TaDah ... blind nut.
I've used them all over my race car to hold adell clmaps, inspection panels, HVAC block off plate, catch tanks, ECM holder ...
http://gallery.bcentral.com/GID43512...ut-Puller.aspx
Drill a hole, insert a rivnut, compress and TaDah ... blind nut.
I've used them all over my race car to hold adell clmaps, inspection panels, HVAC block off plate, catch tanks, ECM holder ...
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Originally Posted by mitchntx
You guys need one of these ...
http://gallery.bcentral.com/GID43512...ut-Puller.aspx
Drill a hole, insert a rivnut, compress and TaDah ... blind nut.
I've used them all over my race car to hold adell clmaps, inspection panels, HVAC block off plate, catch tanks, ECM holder ...
http://gallery.bcentral.com/GID43512...ut-Puller.aspx
Drill a hole, insert a rivnut, compress and TaDah ... blind nut.
I've used them all over my race car to hold adell clmaps, inspection panels, HVAC block off plate, catch tanks, ECM holder ...
already got one. I use it all over for my stereo equipment and interior panels and such in my show car. Awesome tool!
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Originally Posted by Boostaholic
I'd like to see one that mounts to a 1 & 5/8s cage