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MG MG Y Type - Under dash panel

Hello does anyone have any pictures,drawings, or measurements of the panel that goes under the dash
Thanks
Lucas
Lw Wallace

do you mean the metal panel that the instruments are mounted on Lucas,or the board trim below
John YB0362
JC Jebb

The trim below/underneath

Thanks
Lucas
Lw Wallace

Lucas
Last year I measured my YT firewall, then made and fitted the under dash trim panels. However, currently I am not at home, so I can not access by measurements until later in the week.

Firstly, is the steering column/wheel insitu? If so, you need to change the patterns shown in LTBYs etc to fit around it and the support bracket. No measurements are shown in LTBYs.

I measured my firewall, then made cardboard templates, then after adjusting these I cut and bent some coreflut to fit, before buying and cutting the final trim mill board.

The original Trim was only one main piece with 3 small peices (one either side of battery box and the other around / inside steering support bracket). I made mine with 2 main pieces plus the smaller peices, as my steering column was in place. I have added insulation under the trim to deaden sound and reduce head transfer.

Check/search the archives for posts on "Under Dash".

all the best
Stuart


Stuart Duncan

Lucas, I have my original under-dash panel, pretty complete, off the car at the moment - happy to attempt some measurements/photos if no-one else already has them for you. Yours, John.
J P Hall

John
That would be great if you could do that

Thanks
Lucas


Lw Wallace

Lucas - my apologies - been away since last week, back today and with daylight tomorrow, will take a few photos and try to remember how to add arrows, measurements etc ... or, will attach a written summary if all else fails! Sorry for the delay - I know what it's like when you have a project on the brain!
Yours, John.
J P Hall

Hey John
No problem any info/pics you could give me will be a big help
Thank you
Lucas
Lw Wallace

Lucas, I'm suffering from inadequate computer skills - I took 5 shots from different angles, but when I try to "upload" to this thread, the computer announces that the item is too large. So I think I'll have to re-take the photos tomorrow and send each one individually. No problem, just more delay - sorry mate. John.
J P Hall

OK - here's a plan view, to show the general layout for left-hand battery configuration. When I figure out the procedure, I'll send you some measurements!

J P Hall

Underside view - not much help except to prove that there was a felt lining; much damage in the battery box area.

J P Hall

Side-on view to show a bit more of the construction.

J P Hall

Close-up to show the use of rivets.

J P Hall

Side-on, again showing where a chunk is missing due to p/o battery box damage.

J P Hall

Thanks John
Great pictures

Lucas
Lw Wallace

Poor photos Lucas, but it's a start. When I figure out how to add arrows etc., I'll post measurements! Yours, John.
J P Hall

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