Mine attaches where ever i want it,(down side is that's 7"dia) so it limits placement. Waiting on that cloth braided wire to rewire the motor and into a on / off switch somewhere below the dash.
Yep, the wood is all original as far as i can tell, except the prior owner just slopped clear varnish ? on the wood, not perfect, just OK.
Yes, i tried to keep it as original as much as possible and not throw a lot of money at it.
It is total blast to drive it. Its a people magnet.
Zak