Reinstalling wood grain panel over gauges.. HOW ?!?!?! grrrrrrrrrr

[Racer57]

70 Cuda Rally dash

I got my new gauge cluster installed and I'm trying to reinstall the woodgrain panel. How in the hell do I get it to clear the clock reset and light tubes ? Am I going to have to pull the dash pad loose and pull it up/out so it will tuck under on the right side ? 

[anlauto]

Do you have the steering column lowered and out of the way ?

[Racer57]

Do you have the steering column lowered and out of the way ?

DUH ! 

I thought of that after writing the post and was hoping to get back and delete it before it was seen.

Thanks for the quick response though !!   

[MEK-Dangerfield]

I used a big flat blade screw driver to help maneuver it into place on the right side. Once you get the panel in place, don't put the screws in until you install the switch pod. That's another tough part.