Modular dash and mount question

[vtullomk4]

I am building my own modular dash for my MK4. Right now the gauge pods are hardboard, but will be wood veneer. I also made my own 1" deep glovebox since I have a heater. Any issues on the layout?

But I do have a question with mounting placement. If I mount the dash with 3/16" of hoop exposed on left and right as Jeff has indicated, the top of the dash barely touches the bottom of the hoop. My hoop seems to have a larger curve than others I have seen. See picture.

Also note that the steering column is at the top of the hole.

So my question is, do I leave it as is and hope the body cowl covers the tube, or do I raise the dash and trim both sides so the hoop is still exposed left and right?

The body is in a different building so not easy to place body unless there is no other option.

Thanks.

Vince139392

[magicmarto]

I also have a modular dash. Do what Jeff says. Mine came out the same way as yours. With the body on you can not see the 3/4" curved tube. Your question was exactly what I asked Jeff too. I did weld L brackets on the back side of my dash so that there are no mounting points are showing from the front. I used 3 #8-32 Button head bolts from the top of the 3/4" tube to secure it. Center, left and right. I also did a hard mount on my grab handle right to the 2" tube behind the dash.
I can send you a few photos in a bit.
Martin

[magicmarto]

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Here you go

[vtullomk4]

Perfect. Thank you. Do you gave a pic with body on yet? I am curious as to how far it covers.

Thanks to all again.

Vince

[MisterAdam]

My issue was the body radius does not match the modular dash radius so the far left side is right at the body line. Something only i have noticed but.......139497