Hmmm...I wonder what those little things are for.....(re: dash)

[BobT-47P15]

This is for those who bought an old Plymouth (may apply to Dodge and

others also)....with most or all trim stuff removed and in boxes in the

trunk, back seat, etc.

I was looking at the back side of a spare dash I had that was blown out

of my storage building into the yard and damaged in the process (darn

tornado). It occurred to me that there are some odd items on the back

of the dash that are similar to washers in their purpose, but different

shapes.

These rectangular things are used in conjunction with the chrome trim

around the glove box and speedometer.

The round ones are found behind the Plymouth plastic nameplate above

the radio grille.

And, when reinstalling the ash tray, the housing part goes behind the

radio grille..........

That round "Special Deluxe" badge is held to the radio grille with four

studs and speed nuts.

The glove box latch is a trinagular affair held on by a couple small nuts

and bolts, and has a bolt with a round, pretty flat head, as a catch.

There are also a couple little rubber bumpers at the corner of the glove box

opening.

Anyone who wants to add to the list please feel free to do so.

[BobT-47P15]

There is a springy flat-ish clip that goes below the lid of the glove

box that helps make it pop open.......

When the P15s were new, they had a cover over the back of the

ignition switch to prevent the wires from contacting other wires and

shorting out.

The pole sticking out is the one to which you would attach accessories.

[Young Ed]

Bob I heard the cover was a theft deterent trying to prevent an easy hotwiring.

[BobT-47P15]

Well, Ed, that could have been a reason.

That never crossed my mind.

Usually that piece tends to be long gone, if the car has

been messed with at all.

Just thought these tidbits of info might be helpful to someone

out there. There are always bits and pieces hanging around

that you wonder - now where did that go?

[Rusty O'Toole]

You often find new parts in the trunk of an old car. They are a useful clue to what was wrong when they parked or junked it. For instance a set of new brake linings and a water pump, you know right off the bat those parts were faulty.

But somehow buying the parts and throwing them in the trunk did not fix the car lol.

[NatesSedan]

Usually that piece tends to be long gone, if the car has

been messed with at all.

I believe I have a cover out in the shop if any of you resto guys would like it.

PM me and let me know...

[mrjuan415]

thanks for the pics and info......helps me alot:D

[BobT-47P15]

You're very welcome.