Elan Sprint Dash Board

[AlanG]

I'm fitting a new dash board and as I'm not having a radio will use the radio blank as supplied with the dash. Could somebody tell me how this should be attached to dash.
Thanks

Alan.

[mark030358]

It?s screwed in, but probably the new dash does not have the pieces of wood at the rear of the dash. Same for the switches.

Cheers

[1owner69Elan]

There are two strips affixed to the back of the dash. The blank is screwed to these. As original, and in a replacement dash as below.

[Andy8421]

I've never understood the packing strips where the switches mount. Apart from the cost and hassle of fitting them, Chapman was a believer in simplicity.

Why didn't they just use thicker plywood? - perhaps it was a weight saving issue..........

[AlanG]

Thanks for the info. folks.
Was thinking I would use the same method as the switches. The screw heads would not be visible then but might be a bit of pain to remove. No different to removing the switches though.

Alan.

[jimj]

Velcro

[elanfan1]

For ease of removal you could just use 4 small blobs of clear silicone and tape it in place until it?s cured. If you then want to fit a radio it would be a simple job to insert a sharp blade to free the insert.