Missing interior panel under steering wheel?

[stuartrubin]

Since I've had my '75, I've felt like the area under around the steering column is quite "naked". Wires are exposed, etc.

Should there be a panel covering the space around the steering column? I do have the two plastic clam-shell pieces around the ignition switch and wheel.

Do anyone have any photos?

Parts for sale?

Thanks

[18Fiatsandcounting]

Should there be a panel covering the space around the steering column?

No, unfortunately not. The only covers are the two half clamshells that you mention, the cover for the fuse box, and a rubber boot that surrounds the wires coming out of the back of the ignition switch.

Makes it easier to jiggle wires when things don't work right, just as Fiat intended!

-Bryan

[stuartrubin]

Bryan, I guess the "jiggling wires" "feature" is nice to have... I've used it myself more than once.

I suppose I need to dress my wires a little nicer now. No hiding them behind a panel.

Thanks for the info!

[18Fiatsandcounting]

Perhaps some creative person will come up with a black opaque "mesh screen" of sorts that is held in place at each corner with snaps, to hide the wires? Stuart, might that creative person be you?

-Bryan