and the pictures
building up the bottom again:
test fitting to make sure the screen clears at the top:
getting an idea on how the sides will flow with the rest of the dash/console:
bottom finished, screen taped in making sure we have enough clearance behind:
the plan today is to finish the sides and top of the new dash piece and if possible, get the screen bezel installed. Then start lining up the mounting points and getting those built.
While I probably wasted most of the time I have invested in this project - first cutting up the old dash piece and then designing and building a prototype bezel out of cardboard, I think building it up this way will result in a much better final product. Not to mention, it should be pretty easy, now that we have the measurements and all.