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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1967 Mustang => Topic started by: rocnhrse on August 01, 2018, 02:09:26 PM

Title: Headlight Dimmer Carpet Grommet ?
Post by: rocnhrse on August 01, 2018, 02:09:26 PM
Just  installing  my carpet, was there  a  grommet  used around  the light dimmer  switch, cant seem to find a photo  of a original installation, thanks  for any information given
Title: Re: Grommet
Post by: carlite65 on August 01, 2018, 02:23:21 PM
you will not find one on an original. the grommet was not used. it is something the aftermarket chose to include in the carpet kits. i have deducted points several times for just that item.
Title: Re: Grommet
Post by: 67gtasanjose on August 01, 2018, 02:25:47 PM
Do you mean the "Ooops-Fixer" carpet grommet?
Title: Re: Grommet
Post by: jwc66k on August 01, 2018, 03:52:25 PM
you will not find one on an original. the grommet was not used. it is something the aftermarket chose to include in the carpet kits. i have deducted points several times for just that item.
Original carpet installations around the dimmer were a lot "neater" than the current cuts. It's a toss-up, "neat", or a point.
Purists need not respond.
Jim
Title: Re: Grommet
Post by: J_Speegle on August 01, 2018, 06:44:42 PM
........................... cant seem to find a photo  of a original installation,

You likely will not though many unrestored cars have had the carpet replaced back early in their lives.

Title: Re: Grommet
Post by: Fastback2013 on August 02, 2018, 02:59:16 PM
This is the carpet I have pullet out of my car.
The hole for the dimmer switch has a diameter of 24-25 mm.
In attachment the dimension for the X-Axis and also the dimension for the Y-Axis.
Hope this helps a bit...
Kind regards,
Jeroen
Title: Re: Grommet
Post by: rocnhrse on August 05, 2018, 10:34:26 PM
Thanks for the input and photos, I now have a clear  description  and direction  in how to do this.
 Great  site  for information