Difference in early Mk 1 and M2 Dash Panels Hillman Imp

[John A. Ross]

A common question as regards Imp Dash and often cause for confusion

So just adding a note here

Early MK 1 dash areas are sometimes called "metal ended" as the right hand side of the binnacle (assuming RHD vehcile) has no pad and only painted.

See two examples of MK 1 dash here





And examples of a MK 2 binnacles (end 64 onwards)







Main difference is the method of mounting the binnacle, the early ones bolts upwards from underneath and is capped with a thing cover plate.

The later binnacle the top cover plate and mounting hardware is a single unit and bolts horizontally onto the square surface on the front

Here it is in the parts manual, this is quite confusing as it shows all options in one drawing but the binnacles are quite different and cannot be swapped without some effort




Typical parts for MK 1 "metal end" binnacles

Part 231 - Binnacle rear included vertical screw fixings from under binnacle
Part 232 - Binnacle front
Part 235 - Centre dash cover panel - secured from front with standard screws and special cup screw covers.
Part 237 - Binnacle cover plate

Typical parts for MK 2 binnacles

Part 245 - Binnacle rear includes horizontal mount flanges
Part 250 - Binnacle front
Part 248 - Centre dash PADDED cover panel secured from rear
Part 249 - Right hand dash PADDED cover panel secured from rear