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11-hole instrument panel, 1946 140

Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2020 12:05 pm
by 8475
Hey folks, the rubber-mounted instrument panel (the amoeba-shaped panel in the middle) has 10 holes, with a large blank area in the dead center. I've seen pics of this same panel, but with an 11th hole in the middle, typically holding an artificial horizon. These 11-hole panels look like a factory part. Can anyone comment if this 11-hole panel was a factory option?

Re: 11-hole instrument panel, 1946 140

Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2020 12:22 pm
by 6643
8475 wrote: Fri Nov 13, 2020 12:05 pm Can anyone comment if this 11-hole panel was a factory option?
To the best of my knowledge, no. There was actually a panel light in the center.

Re: 11-hole instrument panel, 1946 140

Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2020 3:18 pm
by 6597
Prototype panel from 1945...