Like with the most of things, if you want it to make it right, you will have to make a few prototypes and different versions, until you have the one that meets the final fitting. The same thing happened here – first I had the idea of bending and welding with CO2, then drilling holes for all the screws… after I finished, I realized that the final result was not satisfactory to me and I decided to make it all over again, with even more detailed new laser cut segments, and this time I used TIG welding technology.

Welding process at Očić workshop.

Back side of the radio and CB station, where you can see one hinge.

After the powder coating, the frame was mounted on previously prepared screws that also serve to hold the L profile, front cover console. Of course, I used Loctite, so the nuts wouldn’t get loose from vibrations.

I made a hole pattern for mounting the specific radio and CB station with a certain tolerance to fine-tune position.

Because of the required specific non linear movement, I repurposed some furniture hinge models. Also, I decided to disable relatively aggressive pull springs on the hinges and incorporate magnets to hold the door for a much smoother operation.