First of all, thanks everyone for all the posts.
A lot of the items look like they may "fit the bill" but I'II have to do some research as the area in which the "lever control" is to fit is fairly small and many of the items sizes are not listed.
I do like the Fiat 124 Spider unit and I'd grab it on the off chance that it might fit if it wasn't for the high postage cost to Australia (twice the cost of the unit) but I'II look into all the options first.
Dave, the reason for the "request" is that I have in mind to modify the centre dash panel of the 718 so I can fit a 10" tablet into the dash, for navigation etc.
As I'm sure Dave is aware, but for the benefit of everyone else, the heater unit in a 718 is behind the centre dash panel and the heater controls (which are in the top hole) are moulded into the heater housing so cannot be repositioned.
I'm planning on cutting off the control unit which will then give me more space, then "cut and shutting" the vac form to incorporate a dedicated tablet "depression".
I'II not lose anything on the original dash that I care about, only the ash tray (and I'm a non-smoker) and the cigarette lighter which I plan to move elsewhere and change for a proper 12/24 volt output.
Standard Dash:
Modified Dash:
........Thanks!
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