Yeah I have the same problem when the giant 25 foot tree branch fell and on my dash pod, I **** you not. It only broke my gauge lens, dash pod, and windshield of course. The gauges were unharmed, and the windshield was already cracked so no big loss there; but my upper mounting tabs were done for.
Since I knew it would never be right again I just I took a two pieces of plastic for each side and zip tied it to the dash and drilled holes for the screws; drilling up there is a lot easier without a windshield though. Replacing the dash is best option, which is what I'm going to do someday. And I think the VIN is on the dash frame so it shouldn't get changed.
Since I knew it would never be right again I just I took a two pieces of plastic for each side and zip tied it to the dash and drilled holes for the screws; drilling up there is a lot easier without a windshield though. Replacing the dash is best option, which is what I'm going to do someday. And I think the VIN is on the dash frame so it shouldn't get changed.
I recently fixed a friends dash that was like this, put the cluster cover on the car, right where it meets the dash mark it and drill a tiny hole, then you can use a black zip tie to tighten it down to the dash. Believe it or not once you cut the excess tie off it isn't even that noticeable, I wish I had a pic.
Just an idea, nice quick inexpensive easy fix
Just an idea, nice quick inexpensive easy fix