I haven't written here in a long time, but I haven't done anything interesting or noteworthy (like replacing GTZ, installing the original air duct to the engine instead of zeroing it out, dismantling a homemade charger, installing original 'Brochemsky' door panels and roof, and other unremarkable minor work).
However, there is positive experience in installing a chandelier into an ordinary ceiling (bought on my free time).
To install the chandelier you will need:
1) The chandelier itself (preferably with crooked or at least clips) but you can also just twist everything directly.
2) A utility knife or a scalpel (what is much more convenient)
3) A small flat metal sheet of thin thickness (foil won't work))
4) A grinder, drill bit and screwdriver or drill.
5) Some patience and skill.
Firstly (if there's an original cord), you need to remove the panels from under the dashboard and check if you have extra clips for connecting the chandelier — I didn't have them (there was one but it didn't fit my chandelier plug *maybe different versions exist).
Then either connect the cord and pull it up to the ceiling, or as in my case, connect it via wire nuts and insulation.
To make a hanger near the mirror you will need either partially (which is not very convenient) or completely remove the roof.
Apply cardboard and mark holes in the hanger and also cut out a hole for the rear-view mirror's mounting bracket (then transfer markings from cardboard to metal sheet and start cutting). The hanger length is determined by trial and error (I tried it without the roof and saw how long I needed to make it) plus after tightening, it needs to be slightly bent down — otherwise, the chandelier will press against and crease the roof.
Afterwards gradually cut a hole in our ordinary ceiling (the main thing is not to overdo it — otherwise you're screwed: searching for a new roof)

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