C1 Power Top Switch Dash Pad Cutout ("Keyhole")

[Christopher R.]

I am trying to locate the power top switch dash pad cutout on my '62. I've read that that it is behind the courtesy light.

What is "behind"? WRT to the courtesy light? Is it closer to the front of the car? Or closer to the rear of the car?

That part of the console in my car may have been replaced, and cutout in the fiberglass glassed over. Therefore, I may cut the dash pad freehand. That is, without the corresponding cutout in the fiberglass to guide me. Can anyone post a photo of what the cutout looks like and provide some measurements. I hate to start cutting up a perfectly good dash pad solely for judging points. But I would try it if I had some confidence in what the cutout looked like.

[Vinnie P.]

Re: C1 Power Top Switch Dash Pad Cutout ("Keyhole&quot

Chris...if you save your old Restorer magazines, Volume 35, Number 4, Spring 2009

Page 50 & 51 two articles about cutting the hole for the switch

If you don't have them send me an email and I'll get them to you...

Vinnie Peters
restorereditor@ncrs.org

[Dennis C.]

Re: C1 Power Top Switch Dash Pad Cutout ("Keyhole&quot

Chris,

The hole would be located between the courtesy light and the center console.

Try reaching behind the center console, above the radio with your hand. If you can reach back there, you should feel the flat area where the light is mounted. Just before the light, there should be a hole in the fiberglass.

Dennis

[Donald H.]

Re: C1 Power Top Switch Dash Pad Cutout ("Keyhole&quot

Here's a picture of my 1960. Blank plate for non-courtesy light car, but shows the location of the switch cut out.

Power Top Switch Cutout.jpg

[John F.]

Re: C1 Power Top Switch Dash Pad Cutout ("Keyhole&quot

My original 62 #00029.