[TR] Upgrading to a wood dash

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I have done this quite a few times over the years.  

The wood dash fits over the metal dash panel. Drill the mounting holes into the metal dash through the wood dash once you are certain it is located properly. 

The center gauges panel is discarded and the 4 gauges and the ash tray mount directly into the wood panel prior to the installation of the wood.

The speedo and tach mount through the wood and the metal dash.  You will need to trim the metal retaining clips a bit to allow for the extra thickness.

The two lights for the ignition and turn signals remain in the metal dash and the wood mounts over it.  They never line up perfectly.

The two fresh air vents stay mounted in the metal dash with the wood mounted over them.

The dash light dimmer remains in the metal dash.

You will need to modify the glove box latch to meet up with the lock striker.

Edward Hamer
Petaluma Ca