Guy, the reason this is a mystery to you, is because of the difference of
instrument panels between countries. In the U.K. you were able to maintain the
metal ones, because you didn't have a whining little git like Ralph Nader. Here
in the colonies, we got a padded panel, that was more safe if impacted. The top
of these things have a tendency to crack when heated and cooled over time. If
you have an OS&M, you can see what we are referring to on page 98.
Brad
Guy Weller wrote:
> Still not sure what this plastic cover, covers.
> Don't tell me a dashboard is some other part of the car in the States?
> I cannot see how you can cover a dashboard in plastic - or carpet !!, and
> still see the dials!
>
> I presume you mean it is some sort of cover for the scuttle - i.e. the
> narrow horozontal strip between the windscreen and the top edge of the
> dashboard. I have only ever seen these painted body colour. The only other
> bit is the padded crash-roll edge to the dash.
>
> Guy
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