[etischer]

It looks like they used the original vent frame. Maybe they put stretchy film over the left opening, and filled the bubble with bondo to make a male mold. Then epoxied the back side to make the pocket that the gauges mount into?

Any advice on how to build such a thing? Alternatively, I'm also thinking about an insert that fits in the vent hole rather than modifying the frame. I'm trying to fit my LinkPro in there, and keep it looking professional.

 

[jeremyjs]

If it's actually plastic as far as I know the only way to do that is with an injection molding machine. Usually when people DIY something like that they'll make them out of fiberglass or carbon fiber.

 

[DIYguy]

Hi Eric,
If you look on the Ranger Station forum.. you will find a thread on how a guy reshaped part of his plastic grill. I looked like a similar application. I'll see if I can find it for you....

 

[glaurung]

Check Smooth-on site.They have what you need.
I have used some products and have been very pleased.
Regards,Harri

 

[etischer]

I decided the vent was too much work, and my heater knob serves no function. LinkPro went where the heater knob used to be.