early dash-late insert help?

[lion 0]

just flocked a spare early dash i had only to find that the late insert doesnt fit.

anybody know how to modify it so i can get the late insert to fit?

it seems that the bottom bracket is a problem, and also the spedo/cowling also doesnt sit straight.

 

thanks

 

---------- Post added at 8:07 PM ---------- Previous post was at 7:52 PM ----------

 

ive used the search and have read its the metal work that needs changing? anyone know how to change the brackets without messing up the dash?

[CazzaVR 0]

They are identical, apart from the metal brackets. You'll either have to find some late brackets, or fabricate/alter yours in some way.

 

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I used a late dash in an early car before and the only one I had to mess with was the bottom bracket which sits directly under the centre console. Think I ended up using the original, but wedging something in to make it sit up a little. Sorry it's a little vague- it was a while ago!

[lion 0]

how do you remove the lower bracket? i couldnt see any screws and dont want to hack it out

thanks

[CazzaVR 0]

The one I mean is small and almost triangular. It bolts to the floor of the car and to the back of the cubby hole IIRC. I re-used the early insert though, so not much help there I'm afraid. Could you carefully drill the rivets? Or cut/bend the current brackets with a dremel so it will fit?

[lion 0]

i see, i think i have to use the late support behind the cubby hole and some how fit that to the early dash, if not do u think the center console will be enough to keep it all wedged in?

[CazzaVR 0]

Possibly. Give it a go- bit of trial and error and you'll get there!