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MG MGB Technical - Dashboards

Now that my '72 GT restoration is complete (except for a non-functioning overdrive), I've started restoring a '71 MGB. I have the correct "Abbington Pillow" dash for a '71 but would like to know if the mounting holes are spaced also for a '72 style dashboard? I'm a bit strange but I do enjoy having a glovebox. :^)

Thanks,
Dave
Dave Shively

I have a 1970 roadster. The pillow dash without a glovebox is similar to the gay fashion designer who doesn't include rear pockets in order to show off one's buns.

I have two of the official side pockets plus a pair of after market door pockets. Better.
Dan Robinson

Dave,

The later dashes - all of them from 68-80 are interchangeable without mods to the car. The only issue will be the face vents will not work on an earlier car unless you cut the 2 holes into the fresh air plenum.

Tom
Tom Sotomayor

Dan,That put a serious dent in my manhood. I dont think I'll ever be able to look at my pillow dash the same way again.
wc wolcott

I heard that the Fab Five guys from Queer Eye for the Straight Guy have B's with pillow dashes.
Marvin Gardens

This thread was discussed on 13/04/2007

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