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A dashboard for a vehicle which is capable of permitting the integration of items, such as accessories and/or interior fittings of the vehicle. The dashboard is composed of a base framework which is predetermined to the type of the vehicle, an intermediate framework having a configuration that is se

A dashboard for a vehicle which is capable of permitting the integration of items, such as accessories and/or interior fittings of the vehicle. The dashboard is composed of a base framework which is predetermined to the type of the vehicle, an intermediate framework having a configuration that is semi-permanent as a function of the fittings of the vehicle and is secured to the base framework, and a variable trim capable of covering the base framework and the intermediate framework in such a way so as to assure the aesthetic finish of the dashboard. The base framework is secured to the body of the vehicle.

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[ We claim:] [1.] An apparatus comprising:a motor vehicle;a plurality of components of said motor vehicle;a dashboard secured to said motor vehicle and receiving said plurality of components therein, said dashboard comprising:a base framework secured to said motor vehicle so as to form a lateral rei

[ We claim:] [1.] An apparatus comprising:a motor vehicle;a plurality of components of said motor vehicle;a dashboard secured to said motor vehicle and receiving said plurality of components therein, said dashboard comprising:a base framework secured to said motor vehicle so as to form a lateral reinforcement for said motor vehicle, said base framework forming a load transfer surface for said plurality of components;an intermediate framework removably secured to said base framework, said intermediate framework bearing said plurality of components therein;a trim covering said base framework and said intermediate framework, said trim having an aesthetically desired exterior surface;a self-supporting means affixed to said base framework and said intermediate framework, said self-supporting means for preassembling said plurality of components on said dashboard prior to securing said dashboard to said motor vehicle, said base framework and said intermediate framework having openings formed respectively therein, said openings of said base framework receiving a first part of said plurality of components and receiving said intermediate framework therein, said intermediate framework receiving a second part of said plurality of components therein, said plurality of components being covered by said trim, at least some of said openings of said base framework affixed to said motor vehicle so as to attach said dashboard to said motor vehicle as a single assembly.