Does anyone make an insert for the coin holder (or whatever the heck it is)?

[artvarck]

I'd like to mount a Redarc rotary dial in the coin holder, but don't want to drill anything. I can't seem to find an insert or blank in the aftermarket for this; anyone ever come across one?

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[pablo94sc]

That's where the trailer brake controller mounts. Maybe use that part to make/design your mount?

 

[artvarck]

That's where the trailer brake controller mounts. Maybe use that part to make/design your mount?

Yep, that I know. The ITC insert is molded for the manual override lever, and won't really work for this purpose.

 

[Loudpa]

Given time and skill one could 3D print something perhaps like this.

 

[artvarck]

Given time and skill one could 3D print something perhaps like this.

I like it.
I don't have a 3D printer, but am not averse to buying one. I used Kiri to take a 3D image of the coin holder, but am at a loss as to how to proceed. Installed Fusion, imported the image file, and sat there clueless. Hence my question about whether anyone has seen this in the aftermarket.
How did you create that model, especially scaled correctly to the opening?

 

[Loudpa]

I like it.
I don't have a 3D printer, but am not averse to buying one. I used Kiri to take a 3D image of the coin holder, but am at a loss as to how to proceed. Installed Fusion, imported the image file, and sat there clueless. Hence my question about whether anyone has seen this in the aftermarket.
How did you create that model, especially scaled correctly to the opening?

I am no pro at designing things but have made several 3D designs. It just takes me a long time at times due to trial and error getting parts to fit.
Anyway I use TinkerCAD which is geared toward the beginer.

 

[Aj R]

I did exactly what you are describing. I bought the instrument panel molding for the factory installed brake controller from Ford had it delivered to my local dealer. I purchased some black ABS on Amazon cut and dry fitted before JB welding in place. Then use the Tekonsha 90920 Prodigy iD smart phone trailer brake controller. Had to trim behind the trim panel just a bit to fit the brake controller inside the dash. Took me about 6 hours total, I allowed the JBWeld to cure for a couple days before drilling and installing in the dash. There is a bit of panel removing around the steering column to do but you can find some pretty good videos on YouTube that can guide you on how to remove them.

 

[artvarck]

I did exactly what you are describing. I bought the instrument panel molding for the factory installed brake controller from Ford had it delivered to my local dealer. I purchased some black ABS on Amazon cut and dry fitted before JB welding in place. Then use the Tekonsha 90920 Prodigy iD smart phone trailer brake controller. Had to trim behind the trim panel just a bit to fit the brake controller inside the dash. Took me about 6 hours total, I allowed the JBWeld to cure for a couple days before drilling and installing in the dash. There is a bit of panel removing around the steering column to do but you can find some pretty good videos on YouTube that can guide you on how to remove them.

Damn, that's awesome! Thanks @AJR - I'll do the same! If nothing else, 3D printing an insert for the ITC housing (rather than the ABS you used) will be easier than attempting to do the same with the coin holder (or again, whatever that thing is, since it serves no real purpose). Thanks for the part number too.

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