Wood dash.

[Jimjordan2]

Recently came across a wood dash, and as I was working on the finish, I was just curious as to how crude this one is made. Is this normal, or is it a hand made one by someone?

 

[Gordon Holsinger]

Recently came across a wood dash, and as I was working on the finish, I was just curious as to how crude this one is made. Is this normal, or is it a hand made one by someone?

That looks like an original dash

 

[Mark B]

2nd that. Looks like one I have that I believe is original.

 

[mikephillips]

Yep, looks like the original one out of my Tiger. I kept it as a pattern, but the plywood has delaminated and a prior owner had drilled a couple extra holes. But the style of the routing for the gauges and switch recesses looks the same.

 

[Jimjordan2]

Thanks guys. I was able to fill in a lot of those fine cracks by just sanding and clear coating, over and over. Patina ya know? Old and wrinkled like the rest of us.

 

[DanR]

I would like a better view of the wood in the area of the holes?

The original wood dash has about 9 layers as I recall.

 

[Jimjordan2]

The edges are all painted like the back, it appears that there are maybe 7 layers? Just a guess on that. Original or not? Either way, looks pretty.
Is there any big things to watch out for when changing from the plastic dash? Does the knee pad fit the same way? And I'm understanding there's more than one glove compartment box? Does the box attach to the dash differently?

 

[Mark B]

I recall the heater controls had to be mounted differently or I had to use some spacers to get them to sit correctly. It was a long time ago so I may be wrong.

 

[Gordon Holsinger]

The edges are all painted like the back, it appears that there are maybe 7 layers? Just a guess on that. Original or not? Either way, looks pretty.
Is there any big things to watch out for when changing from the plastic dash? Does the knee pad fit the same way? And I'm understanding there's more than one glove compartment box? Does the box attach to the dash differently?

Contact dan Richardson Dan R has made Dash Mount Brackets for heater controls..

 

[mikephillips]

Because the plastic dash has the heater control attachment molded with it, the wood dash has three metal brackets that go over the studs for the faceplate. It also requires some routing along the lower edge of the slots for the levers to clear the center of those assemblies. I'll dig out the old dash and get a couple reverse side images to show all the routings

 

[DanR]

Here are a couple pictures that show the required "tabs" for a wooden or other custom dash. $30.00 includes shipping in lower 48.

 

[Jimjordan2]

When I received this wood dash, the windshield washer pump was broken. Since these really don't work that well, went searching for an alternative that would look "original" from the dash. Was able to find just a simple push/pull headlight switch that accepted the bezel and knob from the original. Then will install the electric pump under the dash in a discreet place. (Not that I need a windshield washer here in So. Cal.) But it looks good, and will work.

Thanks for the info Dan, I have a little something else in mind, but if it doesn't work will contact you.

 

[sunalp]

Here are a couple pictures that show the required "tabs" for a wooden or other custom dash. $30.00 includes shipping in lower 48.

I can attest to Dans tabs for the wood dashes. I've used them on a couple of occasions
and will be getting another set for a dash that I'm working on now.

Makes the install of the heater controls easy!

Cheers!
Steve