405 Dashboard

[John Sorrie]

Does anyone have a template for the 405 dashboard instrument panel? I have a piece of Elm that will look very good when finished. I know I could use the original to mark up the outline and hole centres but I want to keep the original in situ and do the transfer in one operation. Thanks in advance.

[flyinghorse1]

John,
Does the wood dash not just unscrew. On the 400 the instruments and wiring are fixed onto a steel back plane,so the dash easily removes- mine is in elm done from a template from the original dash.
Graham

[405dh]

Hi John, if it doesn't come out easily, I have one (in yew) that came out of a late 404 which is the same as the 405 (the early 404's were slightly different).

I would be happy to trace around it and the holes if it helps you.

Regards,
Chris Sherwood.
01432 371775.

[John Sorrie]

It does unscrew but I would then have to dismantle the instruments, use the original as a template and then reassemble the original until such time as I get the new one cut and finished. Not impossible I know but just an extra step in the process. Do you have a photo of your finished 400 dash?

[John Sorrie]

Hi Chris,
That would be great if you could trace round your 404 piece. I can send you my postal address. Thanks

[flyinghorse1]

On the 400 it just fits on over the instruments. just unscrews ,no instrument dismantling.

I think you live near me so could come out & see it. Will pm you.

Graham