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Posted by: Vacca Rabite Apr 20 2015, 05:57 PM

Anyone have a CAD or other pattern for the dashboard? I'm going to redo mine this summer and I want to make a wood dash. But I need a pattern.

Zach

Posted by: 76-914 Apr 21 2015, 09:06 AM

If your unable to locate one don't fret. The width is continuous (3.5" IIRC) except at the steering wheel where it needs very slight dip. Hold the piece against the dash and mark the hole locations from the back. Then drill out these areas but much smaller than actual size. Now place it back upon the dash and use a air grinder w/ a rotary file to enlarge the holes to the true size. The metal holes in the dash will serve as a guide for the rotary file. You'll should use 2 different files. I used a 1" and a 1/4" file. Mine is aluminum but wood should file as easily.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Apr 21 2015, 10:47 AM

Brilliant! Much thanks!

Posted by: Johny Blackstain Apr 21 2015, 10:57 AM

Zach- cardboard is your friend. Take everything off the dash & make a cardboard template. Cut, shape, round, drill & mark the cardboard so it fits exactly how you want it & then transfer to the wood you want to use. It will also help if the cardboard is approximately the same thickness as the wood you want to use. Should make life a lot easier.

Posted by: scotty b Apr 21 2015, 11:50 AM

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Posted by: bulitt Apr 21 2015, 12:30 PM

Why is your tape only extended 3"