AWESOME WRITEUP!!! Good idea with the carpet knife <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> I am going to check out what type of plastic the box is so I can offer advice on what the best type of glue to use would be. It looks like you used a 2 part epoxy. That should do the trick for the most part.
How many hours did it take you? You might include url's to the site that told you how to remove the dash.
And I take it that your way doesn't require removing the AC hoses!! That will be great.
What brand core did you end up using? Were the ends crimped or glued on?

Again, THANKS for the detailed writeup.

Everet <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" />