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[johnR]

they look like the Smiths (Caerbont) magnolia range?
JohnR

[Assassin]

Hello Folks,

Contemplating replicating a works style dash, was wondering if anyone had some detailed pictures.

Cheers.

[b_sdaddy]

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[Jared Mk3]

Finally got to get my dash in paint :

 

 

[deanymini]

Never posted mine all fitted up!  So a rundown of what it has....
 
Somerford Minis real carbon dash (not carbon vinyl which is the work of the devil)
MPi magnolia gauges (On the lookout for John cooper versions but they get mega coin on eBay sadly)
Smiths 52mm magnolia gauges (clock, voltmeter and oil pressure)  
10cm Pioneer component speakers (mounted behind the vent holes)  
Chrome rings in the vent holes (same as for main gauges)
Speaker grille mesh cut down to fit vent holes and resprayed satin black rather than gloss for a classier, subtle look
Alpine headunit with rear connection for iPod/iPhone playback/charging.  
 
All in all about £500 in this dash now I add it all up....    But I think its more than worth it  But I would, wouldn't I?
 

 
Blue tape was to protect it on installation :)
 
 

 
 

 

Lethenty 22/07/13 by Andrew Forbes Photography, on Flickr
 
Not distracting when driving along either :)
 


Tain Vintage Car Rally 2013 by Andrew Forbes Photography, on Flickr

Where did you get the steering wheel and boss from mate? Looking for something similar myself

[Mini 360]

 

Never posted mine all fitted up!  So a rundown of what it has....
 
Somerford Minis real carbon dash (not carbon vinyl which is the work of the devil)
MPi magnolia gauges (On the lookout for John cooper versions but they get mega coin on eBay sadly)
Smiths 52mm magnolia gauges (clock, voltmeter and oil pressure)  
10cm Pioneer component speakers (mounted behind the vent holes)  
Chrome rings in the vent holes (same as for main gauges)
Speaker grille mesh cut down to fit vent holes and resprayed satin black rather than gloss for a classier, subtle look
Alpine headunit with rear connection for iPod/iPhone playback/charging.  
 
All in all about £500 in this dash now I add it all up....    But I think its more than worth it  But I would, wouldn't I?
 

 
Blue tape was to protect it on installation :)
 
 

 
 

 

Lethenty 22/07/13 by Andrew Forbes Photography, on Flickr
 
Not distracting when driving along either :)
 


Tain Vintage Car Rally 2013 by Andrew Forbes Photography, on Flickr

Where did you get the steering wheel and boss from mate? Looking for something similar myself

 

Cant remember, I had the boss which is standard Momo/OMP/Mountney PCD already and bought the wheel from Demon Tweeks maybe?  DONT buy cheap crap replicas from eBay unless you like your skull being impaled with sheared metal.

[Batmini]

Just spent all afternoon going through these, here's mine. Tempted to change it now though looking at some on here.
Think i'm going to add a centre console though for extra switches.

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[neillydun]

Nothing new really but a vast improvement on the faded wooden thing.

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[miniacdc]

I'm looking at getting a dashboard for my mini has anyone used dash of colour before?

[morley]

I have one of these dashboard's in the garage It took me ages to find!
 

Some great dashboards here - got loads of ideas for mine now...



This dash is from a Dihatsu Mira

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[roberts]

Good afternoon TMF,

 

Here is a bit of information regarding our standard range of dashboards...

 

The range includes various designs for both metal top dash rail and padded top dash rail set ups, with centre 1 clock, centre 3 clock, offset 2 clock or offset 3 clock binnacle options - all trimmed in vinyl leatherette.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Regards,

Andy @ Optimise Automotive

[Magneto]

Here's mine.....

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[miniallsort]

Love these dashboards

[miniallsort]

My fibreglass dash just installed (new gaitor to be installed and new carpet to be laid to make it all look black):

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What did you do with the heater and choke /heater cables I have the same dash and wanted to do similar to yours

[paulinevolleyball]

It's done and I really love it :

 

 

What wood did you use? Trying to make one with plywood, but when sanding between varnishes the previous varnish layer came off; have tried to take back to bare wood but it looks a complete mess now as there are some areas the varnish will not come off.