The panel is stock. I have to lean over to see the instruments head on as well but have gotten used to reading them from the side. The DG is in the center so I can see that fine. The tach and altimeter are easy enough to read at a glance and I never use the VSI.
The trim panel comes off with two screws but the lower panels require you to pull your yokes, primer and cigaret lighter....plus a few screws but still an easy job. I painted them with rustoleum spray paint. Placards are made with a Brother P-Touch tape printer using the transparent tape and white ink. Trim the tape close to the letters to make it look better.
81D has a new interior!
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