Following up on my modification, I ordered a replacement part that I drilled so that if I ever decide to restore the dash to factory I can simply swap the panels.
The part was cheap and came in new packaging with an interesting parts ticket stuck to the back.


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Elsewhere, I have found the "ZH" designation (PDF Owners Manual from Chrysler), but I found it interesting that the internal reference on the parts ticket was "Crossfire (Karmann)". How ironic...