<VV> A multiple Multiplex question

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1) No. The factory mounted it with two new screw holes drilled into the
dash.

2) Yes, they're available from Clark's.

3) Would have to check my cars (have 3 cars with them in) but I DO know
that they are an off-the-shelf size, but just hard to find. The originals
are Phillips screws and annodized black, which you won't find
off-the-shelf, just chrome headed ones.

BTW, Clark's also has a bracket template for making a bracket yourself (if
you don't have one). It also has the ash tray screw holes located on it,
and two optional ears that allow you to clip it to the bottom of the dash
and, using the ash tray screws, not drill more holes in the car. However,
I'd caution everyone that one should only attempt making a bracket if you
have a press brake, for those square 90º angled folds. The bracket requires
nice square folds in order to fit properly.

-Mark


> [Original Message]
> From: Brent Fullard <brent.fullard at rogers.com>
> To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> Date: 11/15/2009 2:15:53 PM
> Subject: <VV> A multiple Multiplex question
>
> I have a few questions concerning the proper installation of a Mutiplex
to a
> "66 Corvair.; Here is a picture of the bracket that came with this
> Multiplex:  http://corvaircenter.com/phorum/read.php?1,262458
>
> (1) I assume that the Multiplex bracket mounts to the car by way of the
two
> (already existing) screws that hold the ashtray assembly to the dash. Is
> this true?
>
> (2) If so, my bracket must be from a Chevrolet other than a Corvair as the
> holes in my bracket do not align with the ashtray screws. Does anyone
have a
> copy of the Multiplex installation instructions?
>
> (3) My unit came with the bracket, but not with the 4 screws that attach
the
> unit to the bracket. I tried fitting a 6/32 (too small) and a 8/32 (too
big)
> threaded bolt for this attachment. Neither worked, which has me puzzled.
> Does any one know what hardware was used to attach the Multiplex to its
> bracket?
>
> Thank you.
>
> Brent Fullard