I put this post in Wiring section but thought probably better here.

I'm starting to plan my interior/dash for my 72 Chevelle. I purchased a new "SS" dash. I do not have anything else (cluster, guages ETC...) I'm looking into getting a covan's dash/gauge insert. (Black with All American Traditional Series Gauges) My questions are.

1) How is the fit? Much trimming and/or modifications to properly fit?
2) It comes with wiring harness. Does this plug and play with original factory dash harness? or is there a lot of wiring modifications needed?
3) Is there any other modifications necessary to fit the light and wiper switches, AC vent ETC... )
4) As far as cost, time, and issues, Is it worth going this route or getting the original style SS intrrument panel and gauge cluster?
5) Do I need the SS dash gauge cluster?

I'm trying to weight the differences in cost, hassels and looks. I really like the custom look but don't know if it will be worth it. I never did anything like this before so any and all suggestions and advise would be appreciated so I don't severly botch this up Thanks. Bob

I decided not to go the Covan route, poor fit and even a worse end cost. I sold what covan stuff I had bought and installed a Stock SS setup. Glad I did cause not only does it look better but adds value to the car as well when i sold it.

I don't know.....mine was in the car when I got it....fits pretty good....don't know what the guy had to go thru to get it that way.....I get compliments on it every time I take the car out...here's a shot.....the gap on the left is an ill fitting dash pad NOT the dash


http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u268/clifw/002-2.jpg

Thanks foy for the replys! Any one else have some experiences/comments?