The "After" shot with most items removed...
Back of the speaker (as it was in the dash)
We took dozens of photos (before & after we labeled each wire)
That connection (w/the blue plastic) is the back of the Battery gauge. Note the burn marks on the gauge. More on a later photo...
Ignition/key switch backside - center wire was "re-done" at some point
Note center wire (no connector), but solidly attached (and then wrapped with cloth electrical tape)
Speedo removed.
Speedo backside
Speedo side date coded "JUL 21 1957"
Back of the radio (as installed)
Radio w/antenna plugged into the side
Radio was extremely dusty and quite pitted
Speaker removed - amazing complexity
Delco Radio speaker
Speaker
Speaker
Tachometer
Tach side shot
Back of the tach - if you zoom in
you'll see the date: JUN 24 1957
Tach
Fuel & Temp gauge cluster
Note factory warning on Fuel gauge
Cigarette lighter removed
Battery & Oil Pressure gauges
There was an electrical issue at some point - this is the back of the Battery gauge
Back of the Ignition/key switch