lookforjoe
True Classic
I'm looking for good pics the show the depth of the cluster recess in the binnacle, and the detail of the 'scallop' ridge I see in this pic below.
What I'm contemplating is cutting up the big box binnacle & pushing forward the top edge, and angling the right side where the AC & radio used to be - set so the left edge aligns with the gauge plate I have, instead of sitting 2-3" back (closer to driver) as it does now. The bottom has to stay where it is, but the top could be cut back (further away from driver) 2" or more, I think. It would then angle down to the bottom edge, following the diagonal of the glovebox side, instead of being a big rectangular lump. I just can't get into making a whole new dash in the winter, so I need to do something to alter the stock layout for now, beyond the gauges.
It appears that the dash top edge is further forward by a fair bit compared to the later lump - unless that is an illusion? I've never seen this in the flesh.
What I'm contemplating is cutting up the big box binnacle & pushing forward the top edge, and angling the right side where the AC & radio used to be - set so the left edge aligns with the gauge plate I have, instead of sitting 2-3" back (closer to driver) as it does now. The bottom has to stay where it is, but the top could be cut back (further away from driver) 2" or more, I think. It would then angle down to the bottom edge, following the diagonal of the glovebox side, instead of being a big rectangular lump. I just can't get into making a whole new dash in the winter, so I need to do something to alter the stock layout for now, beyond the gauges.
It appears that the dash top edge is further forward by a fair bit compared to the later lump - unless that is an illusion? I've never seen this in the flesh.
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