15.03.2018 UPDATE : Photos Added .1967 Chevelle SS Dashboard

[1972coronet]

UPDATE 12.03.2018 

I hope to have the dashboard finished later today --- I had to buy some requisite white glue in order to install the Best Model Parts instrument / gauge 'decals' .

The 396 / M22 combo is finished (or at least finished to my satisfaction !) . The ignition coil kept coming-off , so I said "Screw it ! It stays off then !" . There's no positive mounting point for the thing ; and , no matter what adhesives I'd employed , the stupid thing kept popping-off !

Photos to follow *hopefully* this evening .

[espo]

1 hour ago, 1972coronet said:

UPDATE 12.03.2018 

I hope to have the dashboard finished later today --- I had to buy some requisite white glue in order to install the Best Model Parts instrument / gauge 'decals' .

The 396 / M22 combo is finished (or at least finished to my satisfaction !) . The ignition coil kept coming-off , so I said "Screw it ! It stays off then !" . There's no positive mounting point for the thing ; and , no matter what adhesives I'd employed , the stupid thing kept popping-off !

Photos to follow *hopefully* this evening .

Are you  using the kits coil or an aftermarket coil that is some type of metal ? With the 'PLASTIC" coil in most kits you can drill a small hole in the coil and what ever mounting point you want and then glue in place. I use a lot of staples from a regular stapler, cut to the length needed and use a .025 or '026 drill to drill the holes. If it is a metal coil I would wrap it with a thin strand of the chrome foil usually provided and again pin it with a bit of a staple.  This is a rather thrifty way and very effective to hold many different parts together.

[1972coronet]

10 hours ago, espo said:

Are you  using the kits coil or an aftermarket coil that is some type of metal ? With the 'PLASTIC" coil in most kits you can drill a small hole in the coil and what ever mounting point you want and then glue in place. I use a lot of staples from a regular stapler, cut to the length needed and use a .025 or '026 drill to drill the holes. If it is a metal coil I would wrap it with a thin strand of the chrome foil usually provided and again pin it with a bit of a staple.  This is a rather thrifty way and very effective to hold many different parts together.

That's a fantastic idea , David . This is the first time I've had problems with a freakin' coil ... ever !  While I was building the engine I temporarily thought , Maybe I should countersink the coil's mounting pad ? But , the mounting pad was so smooth and unfettered that I figured that traditional plastic adhesives would suffice ; the cold weld would hold it in-place .

Nope !

I'll have to try your technique the next time I build a Mark IV (or any engine with questionable mounting) . 

[espo]

11 hours ago, 1972coronet said:

That's a fantastic idea , David . This is the first time I've had problems with a freakin' coil ... ever !  While I was building the engine I temporarily thought , Maybe I should countersink the coil's mounting pad ? But , the mounting pad was so smooth and unfettered that I figured that traditional plastic adhesives would suffice ; the cold weld would hold it in-place .

Nope !

I'll have to try your technique the next time I build a Mark IV (or any engine with questionable mounting) . 

I learned this technique from another builder here. I have used it extensively for some time in the building process. Think about the rear view mirrors inside and out, door handles, even suspension mounting that can be very delicate to be in scale. Works perfect for exhaust manifolds and many others.   Happy Building to you.

[1972coronet]

Had a brief minute to snap a couple of photos of the 396 resting (mock-up) in its bay . First image is blurry ; second image is much better . Same phone camera , same time --- I'm going , "What the --- ?"

Dashboard and pad assembly is drying ; pics tomorrow ...