Cutting SPF lower dash

[Mark H.]

Thinking of cutting off the lower legs of the dash, the fiberglass portions that rest on the side pods. From what I have seen, on original cars the dash did not continue down, exposing part of the steel structure behind. Comments appreciated.

 

[DaveM]

Guess it depends on what you're trying to do with your 40. If you want more of a tool room car then go for it. But also get rid of the SPF seats, center console, all carpeting, LHD, center gearshift, etc. A more finished look doesn't bother me.

 

[Bill Kearley]

Or make your own instead of cutting up a good part .

 

[Rob Klein]

Oh man I was going down this rabbit hole with my old SPF, and decided it was cheaper to just sell it and get something more period correct.

It’s a deep hole lol

 

[Mark H.]

Yep, here you! Have found that the hole can be really deep, but don't really mind digging a bit deeper for now.

 

[Rob Klein]

Yep, here you! Have found that the hole can be really deep, but don't really mind digging a bit deeper for now.

Post pictures of your car

 

[Mark H.]

A few pic's, thanks for asking Rob. Still aways to go.

 

[Rob Klein]

very nice looking car. Is there a T44 in there?

 

[Mark Duquette]

Is that an air bag in the middle of the steering wheel?

 

[Rob Klein]

Is that an air bag in the middle of the steering wheel?

thats a MII B steering wheel I think

 

[Mark H.]

No T44 yet, Quaife 5 speed. Steering wheel pad was used on the McLaren/Amon car in '66. Can't imagine it would really help in a accident, but I found one so it's on the wheel.