Spent a little time in the garage while preparing for the snow tomorrow… I am trying to cross-reference my measurements. I wanted a good way to move the patch panel around while adjusting things so I put 2 large magnets on the bottom of the patch I just mocked-up:
Then added a couple on top that wouldn’t get in the way of the console:
Re-mounted the dash support frame that I had to remove when working on the prior patch section for drilling the rivets:
loosely mounted a junk console:
Next step is to tighten everything up as things are finger tight and shifts a little. Then re-check things again. At least I am comfortable with the process now that when I settle on the placement, I can get it in the spot I want without it shifting.