Dash Bezels

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I've been currently Re-making after market ones for the Wedges series of cars.
tvrchim500 was asking if I could make them for the S Series, I should be able too, just wondering if anyone ever made them before, also if anyone know the EXACT size of the holes in the walnut.
Also if anyone else would be interested in a set, as it helps with cost if I can make a few sets then I can spread the setup cost.

See example fitted to a wedge.

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tvrchim500 said:

Hi,

I'm still interested but I am away from the car for the next seven weeks. I do know that the small gauges are not a standard 52mm as I have tried MGB bezels.

Yes I saw on the wedge section, just trying to find out some more info, and if anyone else is interested, as easier to make in batches of 3, plus saves on setup costs.

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Ceejay73 said:

My dash panels are away being refinished at the moment, hoping to have them back early next week. If you don't have the cut out sizes by then I will measure them before refitting.

Carl.

Thanks Carl, the more accurate the better, ideally with a vernier gauge or other internal measuring device.

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steve j said:

The gauges on my S2 do not sit flush with the dash, the existing bezels are part of the clocks and would need prising off, this action releases the clock glass. Do your bezels wrap around the face of the clock with a lip on the back to hold in the glass ?

on the wedges the gauges are behind the dash the the bezels have to fit onto the dash not the gauges. looks like on the S they are completely different, if so I think there are after market bezels you can get to fit.
I think this how the Griff and Chimm. are so maybe there bezels will fit.

Be nice to see a close up picture of an S dash to see if its like a Grimm or a Wedge.

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Hi,
Those are totally different to the setup on the wedges, the clocks are the same, but they are outside the dash surface, same as the Grimm's.

I found these replacement ones

https://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p/vdo-chrome-be...

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Barry S1 said:

Where are you in Essex

Workshop is NR Brentwood, Live NR Basildon

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I can look into making ones that go over the top, but would be about double the price of the mass produced ones, but would be at least a days worth of development so would need to make a few sets to spread the cost.

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I'll try and get hold of a Spare or broken gauge to see how easy it would be,

Biggest problem with Ali it does not have much spring, so its hard to make them clip.

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v8s4me said:

Mine are held in place with double-sided tape. Works fine

Where did you get your's from ??

The wedges ones was made slightly oversize due to there being a lot of variations, so most people would use silicone sealant to keep them in place, as it's non permanent.

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Brentyboy said:

Hi Leigh
Defo interested in a set of the standard chrome bezels for the wedge. I did send a pm to your mail address. If you already know the wedge style price I could send you a cheque

Brentyboy

Should be making some for the wedges next week, can't seem to see a mail from you can you try again ?

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I'll get onto ML performance, to see if they still do them, saves me re-inventing the wheel, so to speak.

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v8s4me said:

I got them a few years back from TVR Car Parts as was (now ML Performance). They are machined to fit over the original bezel. Here's a close-up.

The wedge style ones may fit the round air vents, if you want to measure them and want to bling those up also.

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joe-motion said:

Hi,

did anyone get anywhere with the clip over bezel after market solution for the S series dials?

I tried to get hold of a small and big gauge, so I could work out sizing and fittings, but did not have any replies, so gave up, there is only so much time and money I can spent for zero return. I guess have to wait for someone who is doing a restoration and really wants them.