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Old 01-27-2005, 09:26 PM
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Hard wired 110 volt outlets in 3rd Gen

Okay like I said, I've got lots of custom mods to show... I've got my own set up for a stereo, but in the rear of the 3rd gen there is a vented compartment that I assume held a factory amp... well I decided to put a 800 watt power inverter back there and hardwire in a house outlet. I don't have the "guts" pics handy at this point but can post them if need be. Basically I ran 8 guage power and ground back, and cut out some of the black plastic that makes up the compartment on the backside. The inverter has cooling fans, so I went ahead and made sure there was plenty of air to be circulated. I actually haven't used it yet, but I'm sure once summer comes around there will be plenty of things I'll want to run. Here's the final pick..... Oh and I plan on color matching the plate....
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Old 01-28-2005, 07:44 AM
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cool mod...HOLY CRAP your box is huge...time and time again i remeber why i love my basslink
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thas a good idea..nice runner.
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Nice mod. FYI, Home Depot sells gray outlets and matching faceplates. Would that have worked?

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if your really careful you might be able to cut the plastic in the car in the shape of the plug, then screw a grey plug to the back of the panel. Cleaner look if done right, but would probably be really time consuming. BTW looks really nice, Ive thought about doing something like that before, just never took the time.
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I put that same kind of thing in my custom cargo box. It works well.
Old 01-28-2005, 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by dibble9012
if your really careful you might be able to cut the plastic in the car in the shape of the plug, then screw a grey plug to the back of the panel. Cleaner look if done right, but would probably be really time consuming.
That would be easier if you used a decora style plug. Just cut a rectangle...
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Home Depot snorkels and other mods is one thing, but this is on a whole new level! Classic!
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nice!

not saying that you smell or anything but you can now plug in one of those Glade air freshners, or a nite light when you go camping.
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Sweet Mod!
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