Thanks for the links, David.
Jonathan- I was thinking I'd have to strip the rosewood or other finish and then figure out how to paint it to match the "Brushed Aluminum" of the instrument panel. However, upon reading your note, I took it off today & I think it would be an easy exercise to cut the missing area from a donor and fit it behind the openings, affixing it with aluminium flat bar and epoxy. Thanks for the idea.
I love this site- thanks again, gentlemen!
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