P1000 What size screws for dash panel

[BobRack]

For those of you who removed the “You’re Fixin To Die” label and installed a switch panel with screws instead of rivets, what size screws did you use? Yesterday, I bought a lil box of #10 screws and another box of #10 x 1/2” bolts and nuts. Well, that was money wasted.
By the time I get finished with this project, I should be able to build a small engine with all the wrong stuff I bought and all the nuts that slipped outta my hands and ended up sitting on top of the dang skid plates.

Drill rivet holes out with 5/16 drill and use 8mm plastic push pins.

 

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[JenElio]

For those of you who removed the “You’re Fixin To Die” label and installed a switch panel with screws instead of rivets, what size screws did you use? Yesterday, I bought a lil box of #10 screws and another box of #10 x 1/2” bolts and nuts. Well, that was money wasted.
By the time I get finished with this project, I should be able to build a small engine with all the wrong stuff I bought and all the nuts that slipped outta my hands and ended up sitting on top of the dang skid plates.

Drill rivet holes out with 5/16 drill and use 8mm plastic push pins.

☝this is what I did and has held great. My panel has the integrated cup holders and not a problem in almost 2yrs

 

[Spoonbill]

I used 5mm screws from Screwerk. The company is German; excellent quality and are made especially for tough plastic.

 

[Hodawg]

☝this is what I did and has held great. My panel has the integrated cup holders and not a problem in almost 2yrs

Did you buy the panel or fab it yourself? Would be interested in pics if you have them...

 

[Grumpy2050]

For those of you who removed the “You’re Fixin To Die” label and installed a switch panel with screws instead of rivets, what size screws did you use? Yesterday, I bought a lil box of #10 screws and another box of #10 x 1/2” bolts and nuts. Well, that was money wasted.
By the time I get finished with this project, I should be able to build a small engine with all the wrong stuff I bought and all the nuts that slipped outta my hands and ended up sitting on top of the dang skid plates.

As mentioned before, The machine is eating those nuts and bolts. Mine has also taken a couple wrenches and screw-hammers. In my opinion, it is getting ready to clone an evil twin....

 

[Herbie]

When I got my used '16 1000-5, it had some screws and nuts holding the switch plate on. Didn't like that, and when I installed a new switch plate with more cut-outs, I got some 1/4" aluminum plate, cut off 2 narrow strips and drilled and tapped threads into them. One for top row, and one for bottom row. I used double sided tape to hold it into place to keep it from falling before screwing on the switch plate. Can't remember size. #8 or #10 machine screw.

 

[WagginTail]

Did you buy the panel or fab it yourself? Would be interested in pics if you have them...

Whoa... you've been on here almost a year and it's your first post. What's up with this? We need some pics of your machine

 

[PatioDaddyo58]

For those of you who removed the “You’re Fixin To Die” label and installed a switch panel with screws instead of rivets, what size screws did you use? Yesterday, I bought a lil box of #10 screws and another box of #10 x 1/2” bolts and nuts. Well, that was money wasted.
By the time I get finished with this project, I should be able to build a small engine with all the wrong stuff I bought and all the nuts that slipped outta my hands and ended up sitting on top of the dang skid plates.

I used M5 rivnuts and socket (Allen) head screws

 

[JenElio]

Did you buy the panel or fab it yourself? Would be interested in pics if you have them...

It's a PBR switch panel, similar to the one @Herbie posted. Mine just has all switch cutouts no radio cutout (sorry no pics right now)

 

[Joe1000-5]

I made a stainless steel backing plate. Pop riveted it to the plastic of the dashboard then drilled and tapped the stainless steel.Then I used the little screws that come with my switch panel plate. No drilling the rivets out and the bolts have threats.

 

[CrazyHorse74]

Yes sir, I looked at the push pin rivets but there ain’t much too them. I’ve debated about just using rivets instead of screws but I don’t really wanna drill them out when I add more switches.
I actually got TWO switch panels. The first was a cheap, flimsy, poorly made one from PBR products. I got ahold of @mystic1219 from this forum and ordered on of his. MUCH BETTER switch plate.


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I have a PBR panel too and it sucks. I have had words with them aabout a couple of their products actually. How do I see what @mystic1219 offers?

 

[bumperm]

I have a PBR panel too and it sucks. I have had words with them aabout a couple of their products actually. How do I see what @mystic1219 offers?

Likewise, double thumbs down on PBR. Incorrect advertising, sold product that would not fit, then stiffed me on the shipping. Won't ever do business with them.

 

[panaman]

Anyone ever buy this? I was thinking of purchasing it
NEXTACK Rivet Nut Tool, 8" Rivet Nut Gun Kit with 80 Rivnuts & a Step Drill Bit, Nutsert Tool with 8 SAE & Metric Mandrels Incl. 6-32 & 8-32 for Tight Space in Rugged Carrying Case NT600 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LV22WL7/?tag=sxsweb24-20

 

[mystic1219]

I have a PBR panel too and it sucks. I have had words with them aabout a couple of their products actually. How do I see what @mystic1219 offers?

Here is an album full of examples. I keep most of these in stock. Shoot me a PM if I can help you.

Switch Panels (ALL)

80 new items · Album by Justin Beatty

goo.gl

 

[TMANFOSTER]

I USED 3M DOUBLE SIDED TAPE A YEAR AGO WHEN I INSTALLED A SWITCH PLATE AND HAVE HAD NO ISSUES . PLUS IT IS A MUCH CLEANER LOOK .

 

[brettc]

Anyone ever buy this? I was thinking of purchasing it
NEXTACK Rivet Nut Tool, 8" Rivet Nut Gun Kit with 80 Rivnuts & a Step Drill Bit, Nutsert Tool with 8 SAE & Metric Mandrels Incl. 6-32 & 8-32 for Tight Space in Rugged Carrying Case NT600 Amazon.com: NEXTACK Rivet Nut Tool, 8" Rivet Nut Gun Kit with 80 Rivnuts & a Step Drill Bit, Nutsert Tool with 8 SAE & Metric Mandrels Incl. 6-32 & 8-32 for Tight Space in Rugged Carrying Case NT600 : Automotive

I bought one at Northern Tool that used rivet nuts that looked like that. They didn't work too well in plastic or softer materials. I ended up buying some of the mcmaster carr rivet nuts made for plastic, the tool worked for them too.

 

[bumperm]

Anyone ever buy this? I was thinking of purchasing it
NEXTACK Rivet Nut Tool, 8" Rivet Nut Gun Kit with 80 Rivnuts & a Step Drill Bit, Nutsert Tool with 8 SAE & Metric Mandrels Incl. 6-32 & 8-32 for Tight Space in Rugged Carrying Case NT600 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LV22WL7/?tag=sxsweb24-20

I purchased the essentially similar Rivet Nut set, a few bucks less, but no case included. These rivet nut guns work well for the size mandrels in the kit.

 

[GROR]

I use well nuts.

 

[Cely1932]

Anyone ever buy this? I was thinking of purchasing it
NEXTACK Rivet Nut Tool, 8" Rivet Nut Gun Kit with 80 Rivnuts & a Step Drill Bit, Nutsert Tool with 8 SAE & Metric Mandrels Incl. 6-32 & 8-32 for Tight Space in Rugged Carrying Case NT600 Amazon.com

I have 2 of these, one in inch & one in metric. Marson makes a great nut setter.

Amazon.com: Marson - Rn-1 Rivet Nut Setter (39300) : Automotive

Buy Marson - Rn-1 Rivet Nut Setter (39300): Riveters - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

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[bumperm]

I have 2 of these, one in inch & one in metric. Marson makes a great nut setter.

Amazon.com: Marson - Rn-1 Rivet Nut Setter (39300) : Automotive

Buy Marson - Rn-1 Rivet Nut Setter (39300): Riveters - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

Good, I have similar, but sometimes the handles get in the way to prevent using the tool - it's good to have an in-line tool also.