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Hi,

I have a 1941 One-Twenty and I am trying to access the back of the instrument cluster so that I can put new wires across all the gauges. Is it possible to remove this panel to make it easier to access, and if so, how do I do so? I have removed the bottom dash faceplate screws, and the 4 cluster panel nuts [ 2 on left and right side] But it is still not coming out. Am I missing more clips to remove, or do I just need a bigger hammer? The reason is all the wires are the original cloth type and are just gone. I will also be installing an alternator and bypassing the ammeter so I have to at the minimum get to the fuel gauge. I have already undone the Headlight switch and the instrument panel switch and are slid out of the way.