Is it this model or the one before that had the compass thing on the dash?

 

I think you're refering to the tercel which came before this model & had a float - level in the dash that showed the degree of lean the car was on when in rough terrain

Any updates on this ride?

I know this is old as. Fingers crossed not completely dead. 

 

I have faded my audio all the way to the back and go absolutely no sound. Did you figure out what your issue was? 

How does one access the speaker boxes in the boot roof?