The plate could be made on a 3D printer. I made one for my ‘52, Because the original plate I bought from a fellow ‘bolter, did not fit the opening (it was too big). After looking closely, I found that my dash had been repaired due to an aftermarket radio installation and they didn’t get the dimensions quite right. The opening is slightly smaller than the original, thus the reason for making my own as I did not want to alter the original plate
If I had a dash with the original unaltered opening to test fit the plate, I could make one that would be repeatable. The one I made took three prints (and changes in Fusion 360) before I got it to fit correctly. The first picture is after it was sanded, painted and installed. The second is as it came out of the printer.
It may take me a few weeks but I will design and print one for you (at no cost) to try if your interested. I can send it to you to test fit in your dash, and alter it as required. PM me if your interested.
Last edited by Phak1; 07/02/20221:58 PM.
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