Dash Install

Well it's time to start this car up. To do that you have to have an ignition switch, and to that you have to install the steering column, and you need the dummy lights for oil pressure and generator charge status on the speedometer. To install the speedometer you need to install the dash face so here we are.

Installing the dash face with conventional contact cement is a pain. You have to line up the face exactly right the first time 'cause contact cement is a permanent bond on contact (hence the name, right?). Tried that, and failed. Missed it by that much. 3M super spray adhesive is more forgiving; that's why you see the area masked off in the pics.

A heat gun is helpful in smoothing out bubbles and around curves but be careful: too close or too long a time in one place will cook the dash face quickly!!! There are a few muffs on mine which the dash pads hopefully will hide.