[DeTomaso] Noisy Dash

[Tom Shinrock]

 I have a 73 Euro GTS with the covered fiberglass dash and metal face plate that the speedo and tach mount to.  I had the same problem where I couldn't get the dash to tighten up against the body and it squeaked and bounced around.  I went to the hardware store and bought three turnbuckles.  I was able to modify the ends of the threaded portions of the turnbuckles so I could attach them to the mounting tabs on the body at the base of the windshield and the metal faceplate at both ends and the middle of the dash.  After attaching both ends it was a simple matter of turning the turnbuckle to pull the dash into the body.  Worked out perfect for me.

Tom
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-----Original Message-----
From: sean mundy <seanmundy at hotmail.com>
To: detomaso <detomaso at poca.com>
Sent: Wed, Jan 15, 2014 5:23 pm
Subject: [DeTomaso] Noisy Dash



 I have my engine running well I have been able to take some extended runs out in the 
decent weather we've had lately here in the Northwest.   One thing that has really started to bother me 
is the amount of squeaking and noise rattle coming from my dash.  My 72 has the two pod 
configuration and I am actually pushing on it forcing it against the the front firewall while driving to 
get it to quiet down.  Seems that the dash is rubbing against the mounting tabs or the front bulkhead.
Anyone have the same issue and figured out a way to silence the noise? Thanks, Sean Mundy
 		 	   		  


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