TA22 Instrument Panel Repairs

[71TA22]

My 71 TA22's instrument panel has recently started to break up.

It has developed minor cracks over the years but I have strengthened these with resin.

However last weekend I used the hazard switch with the following result:


The switch mounting surface disintegrated. Took the panel out and all the other switch mounting surfaces are cracked and also likely to disintegrate some time soon.

Before I try to re-invent the wheel has anyone out there successfully fixed this problem?

I do not like the thought of having to find/buy a replacement panel.

I look forward to positive comments/suggestions/solutions.

[w810sc]

I glued a washer to replace the broken plastic. Just use a really strong glue and it should be good enough.

[71TA22]

My initial thought too.

Did you grind the locating lug off the switch body where it mounts on the rear of the panel or cut a section out of the washer?

[w810sc]

I cut the section off the washer.

[71TA22]

Did the washer repair which has done the job. Used araldite, roughed up the switch mounting surface and washer face with the coarsest sand paper I could find first:


While I was at it I re-coloured the guage surrounds. Chrome paint, a cigarette filter for application and a steady hand did the job. Looks the goods now: