Don't know which dash you got, but the installation is about 6 or 7 on a 1-10
scale of difficulty (10 being most difficult). Basically, the instruments have
ground wires going to them, although I don't think the map light or the signal
indicator do. If an instrument doesn't have a ground, you can use a "bayonet"
(sp?) type connector on the gauge mounting brackets and thumb screws to ground
the gauges. String them all to gether, and bolt to the chassis. Depending on
the dashboard, you may have to cut the gauge mounting brackets though. Don't
forget to make sure the lower support bars are in place, or your dash will shake
badly - I had to cut and bend mine to fit.
Good Luck!
Phil Bates
MGALUVR@aol.com wrote:
> I am in the process of installing a wooden dashboard in my 62MKII MGA. I know
> for the dashboard courtesy light and the instrument lighting to work it must
> be grounded to the chassis to complete the connection. The original metal
> dash served as the grounding point. I am wondering what the best way would be
> to accomplish this with a wooden dash. If its a lot of trouble I will do
> without the dash lights for now. Other than the instrument lights does
> anything else need to be grounded, like switches, etc? The wooden dash is
> beautiful, but this installation is quickly becoming a royal
> PITA......................
>
> Any help is greatly appreciated......Tnx....Bill Dillstrom
>
> 1962 MKII MGA Roadster
> 1979 MGB Roadster
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