9 replies to this topic

[JoeCov]

Hi

I've recently take off my dash rail coverings, so I'm back to the bare metal rails.....just the way I like it.
The switch panel is mounted on the 2 (brass?) brackets which bolt onto the the dash rail which used to make it sit flush onto the rail covering.
So now I want to remove the brackets and fit the switch panel flush onto the dash rail.
Problem is I can't see any way of holding it in place... What am I missing?
Do the heater and choke cables lock it into place?

Thanks
Joe

[Ethel]

Sits behind the rail & is held in by screws from the front.

Padded dashes use the same screw holes but the panel sits in front with little brackets coming off the cable fixings, held to the rail by nuts from the back

[Dan]

The hole in the rail of cars built with a padded dash is larger, the early switch panels won't fit. You need a switch panel from a late model van or pickup. These cover the larger hole.

[JoeCov]

Hi Dan
Do any of the online spares sites have this type, it seems minispares don't?

Seen this....
http://cgi.ebay.co.u...=item43a2ac0e17
My current panel has 4 switchs, so this having 3 surely won't fit?

[analogue_radio]

I've done this.. just trying to find a photo (no luck) although I haven't fitted it in place yet as I'm still doing the bodywork etc..

I believe my panel was of a Pick-up, as Dan says its slightly larger.

[JoeCov]

Thanks for confirming....
Can anyone point me to a supplier for the van panel please?

[tadleysimon]

i think m-machine do it, but there website is shocking, id give them a ring if i was u

[JoeCov]

Thanks Simon....
Just gave them a call and placed an order, will take 1-2 weeks which is a bit of a shame.
But it will be woth the wait I hope!

[tadleysimon]

[1984mini25]

Before i had to switch dashes i just tack welded a spare switch panel to sit flush with the dash rail.

Edited by 1984mini25, 05 November 2010 - 05:08 PM.