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johnk

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Help with dash correctness.
« on: December 22, 2021, 03:03:11 »
When I first installed my newly covered dash pads I drilled holes under the right and left corners of the dash panels as they had screws there before I had them reupholstered. While inquiring as to the correct size for the corresponding screws and grommets two knowledgeable members said they have never seen dash screws in those locations.

before I go through the expense and effort to repair or recover the holes I thought I should dig further. Below are pictures of behind the panels where they attach to the body. The left side has a nice factory looking block spacer behind the pad and the right side has what appears to be a factory threaded hole for the screw. The small left panel doesn’t have any other place To screw to the body.

Any advice or experience here is greatly appreciated. 

John
John Krystowski
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Re: Help with dash correctness.
« Reply #1 on: December 22, 2021, 04:09:21 »
I believe the screw for the corner pieces was originally hidden behind the leather.
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Re: Help with dash correctness.
« Reply #2 on: December 22, 2021, 07:16:40 »
Screw is behind leather..
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Re: Help with dash correctness.
« Reply #3 on: December 22, 2021, 12:20:54 »
That makes sense thanks gents. The dash was removed by a previous owner to repaint the metal and they put it back together with piercing the MB text. Heritage also glued the leather to the metal so I had no clue to do it otherwise.
John Krystowski
Avon Ohio
1968 Euro 280sl under restoration
2016 Jag F-Type R sold june 2021
1950 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS For sale
2008 E350
2007 GL 450
2019 BMW 540