Whats the point of these cuts?

[adamp]

Can anyone tell me what the reason would be for these cutouts on the passenger side of the dash besides weight reduction? I got the car this way...

 

[GEO]

Your car has two shifters

 

[adamp]

Two speed transmission :burnout:

The column shifter will be removed and I'm currently looking at these shifter options...

or maybe....

 

[d55dave]

Not sure what the purpose is but I suspect to allow the dash to crumple when you hit it in an accident. They are there on all a bodies I have seen, under the dash pad, 67 to 76.

 

[dennday67]

I've had both the b&m quick silver and the b&m hammer shifter. Liked the hammer shifter so much I kept it before I sold the cuda.

 

[dennday67]

not sure what the purpose is but i suspect to allow the dash to crumple when you hit it in an accident. They are there on all a bodies i have seen, under the dash pad, 67 to 76.

x2

 

[d55dave]

BTW, your car would have had a dash pad over the holes originally. Some guys weld the holes up and paint the dash, it looks pretty good.

 

[adamp]

thanks guys, i thought they were cut at home... didn't realize it was a factory thing, since i couldnt seem to find those cuts on google...

dennday67 thanks for that, ill probably find a place to feel them first. Also, I see youre in Yakima, I go there for work... to an rv manufacturer.

 

[dennday67]

Small world on FABO. you might check out my build on the valiant and my buddy justin's build on his dart that I've put in the members restoration both writen by me.

 

[cosgig]

Must be 68 or later, as it was a new mandated safety regulation put into effect for the 68 model year! Got that info from Rani, who should chime in with the complete information!! Geof

 

[MileHighDart]

Yep totally factory. Here's a pic of my 68 dash.

 

[joeboy]

Must be 68 or later, as it was a new mandated safety regulation put into effect for the 68 model year! Got that info from Rani, who should chime in with the complete information!! Geof

i was just thinking my 67 dash didn't have them, and my 69 did…

 

[the67fish]

I swear my 67 only had one or two of those holes, I filled em in but its been a very long time ago, will think to look when I get around to it.
http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/attachment.php?attachmentid=1714780439&stc=1&d=1419965400

 

[DNasty777]

Might want to revisit those shoulder straps, mounted like that they are dangerous and will compress your spine if you (heaven forbid) ever need them.

 

[adamp]

Thanks DNasty777... previous owner had them that way, I already sold the seats and harness... Im going a different route.

 

[FJ5]

Might want to revisit those shoulder straps, mounted like that they are dangerous and will compress your spine if you (heaven forbid) ever need them.

X2! That was the first thing I noticed.