Plastic Dash Steering Column Recess

[cv2065]

For those of you who have the new plastic dash, the dash folds in around the oblong steering hole about an inch or so. Can this be cut off or does it serve some purpose? I know those that have the metal dash subs don't have this. I ask as I'm about to cut the 1-3/4" hole that is needed for the RT Turn Signal and when the dash is fitted to the hoop, the fold in piece of plastic basically sits on top of the pillow block platform that extrudes out from the frame. In other words, the dash can only move so far down, because of the interference. It seems to be OK there, as the steering column looks like it will be just above center when the RT Turn Signal assembly is in place, but is this coincidence or was it designed to do that? I'm thinking coincidence but wanted to check with you guys...

Here's a picture of the plastic folding in around the steering hole:



Here's a picture of where the fold in area makes contact with the pillow block platform that comes out from the frame:



Here's a shot of how the dash very roughly aligns with the frame at the left side because of the extrusion:

[Papa]

I asked about this some time ago. The consensus was that it should be okay to remove the offending structure and use a trim ring to finish around any cut made. It might also be good to add a metal ring on the back side that sandwiches the padded dash for some extra support.

Dave

[michael everson]

trim away. I do it to all of them that get the RT turn signal.
Mike

[cv2065]

Thanks guys!

[CraigS]

CV I can't see any pictures. No little boxes w/ an X inside. Just 2 lines of empty space below each description.

[cv2065]

CV I can't see any pictures. No little boxes w/ an X inside. Just 2 lines of empty space below each description.

That's weird, as I can see them. Here, I'll try another way..

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[Papa]

That's weird, as I can see them. Here, I'll try another way..

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I could see them in your original post.