New Dashboard Design

New Dashboard Design

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PeteGriff

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1,262 posts

157 months

Saturday 15th August 2015
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Hi guys, I am an interloper from the Griff side!!

You may or may not know I developed a new dash design for my Griff last year and have since then helped a lot of Griff owners with this new design (now fondly known as 'Petes Dash'). I have been loaned a set of Mk.1 and 2 dash panels for a Chimaera, to carry out a design study. So just wondered if there would be any interest if I developed a new design for the Chimaera? Best regards, Pete

magpies

5,129 posts

182 months

Saturday 15th August 2015
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PeteGriff said:
Hi guys, I am an interloper from the Griff side!!

You may or may not know I developed a new dash design for my Griff last year and have since then helped a lot of Griff owners with this new design (now fondly known as 'Petes Dash'). I have been loaned a set of Mk.1 and 2 dash panels for a Chimaera, to carry out a design study. So just wondered if there would be any interest if I developed a new design for the Chimaera? Best regards, Pete
Any chance of a redesign of the S 1 dash - my attempt is a bit naff

Chuffmeister

3,597 posts

137 months

Sunday 16th August 2015
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I'd be interested to see what you design. There have been a couple on here that have redone their own dashboards.

j&ms

121 posts

239 months

Sunday 16th August 2015
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Count me in. Will you also be doing the warning light bar upgrade.

eff eff

754 posts

204 months

Sunday 16th August 2015
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Pete

Are you up for doing one off's in brushed stainless? Same main outline shape, speedo and tacho positions but different small gauge positions.

PeteGriff

Original Poster:

1,262 posts

157 months

Wednesday 19th August 2015
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Hi guys, sorry for the delay in responding (have been very busy with business), and thank you for the response.

In answer to some of your questions:

1. Hi Magpies - Redesigning S1 dash - I have no plans at true moment, but would always try and help, where are you in the country?
2. Chuffmeister - Will post some pictures very soon. If you get the TVRCC Sprint magazine they ran a full article on my design last October issue. Essentially its a laminated design; aluminium backing layer with mechanical fixing studs mounted and a bonded front layer (4mm ply veneered in walnut or other wood type), or a decorative aluminium/stainless spun/swirl finish. In fact the design can cater for any type of front layer.
3. J&MS - once I make a study of the current TVR versions I can offer a solution to the light bar. As yet just making speculative enquiries
4. eff eff - one off in stainless, no problem as stated in 2 above the design can cater for whatever decorative layer you wish - see link to recent swirled aluminium dashboards done for Griff owners - http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Hope that has been helpful. All the best, Pete

EffTee

21 posts

151 months

Sunday 23rd August 2015
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Hi Pete,
I'd like to also register my interest in a replacement for my Chimaera dashboard it is in cracking condition!


The Horse

110 posts

154 months

Sunday 23rd August 2015
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Hello Pete
I'm impressed with your dash desgin and have commented on the TVRCC website. I have an early Chimaera with a cracked and de-laminating dash. If you have a waiting list please put me on it.
Thanks
David

Discopotatoes

4,101 posts

221 months

Sunday 23rd August 2015
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mines a MK2 and id be interested if it had more gauge holes and the poxy indicator lights weren't in front of the passenger

Discopotatoes

4,101 posts

221 months

Sunday 23rd August 2015
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mines a MK2 and id be interested if it had more gauge holes and the poxy indicator lights weren't in front of the passenger

phazed

21,844 posts

204 months

Sunday 23rd August 2015
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Discopotatoes said:
mines a MK2 and id be interested if it had more gauge holes and the poxy indicator lights weren't in front of the passenger
Typical variation.

Mine are in front of me on my MK2

Discopotatoes

4,101 posts

221 months

Monday 24th August 2015
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phazed said:
Discopotatoes said:
mines a MK2 and id be interested if it had more gauge holes and the poxy indicator lights weren't in front of the passenger
Typical variation.

Mine are in front of me on my MK2
maybe mines a mk 1 1/2 its not got locking door buttons but doesn't have the split front grill

donski

343 posts

158 months

Tuesday 25th August 2015
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I would be interested, my brother Steve is also looking for a new dash, we both have MK2 Chims

Subject to cost?

Regards
Don

PeteGriff

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1,262 posts

157 months

Tuesday 25th August 2015
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Hi Guys, many thanks for the interest and comments. Unfortunately to make 'special' one off variations will be very expensive, not only the time developing the 'special' variation CAD file but one-off laser cut panels. If there are enough people who want a variation, say the relocating of the indicator lights then it would be more cost effective. Please keep you interest coming as I will start a preliminary list soon with the interest form PH and TVRCC forum. All the best, Pete

pwd95

8,383 posts

238 months

Saturday 29th August 2015
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Just expressing an interest. Engine out at the mo being rebuilt but the dash is on the to do list. thumbup

PeteGriff

Original Poster:

1,262 posts

157 months

Friday 4th September 2015
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Hi guys, many thanks of call the responses, have had a lot of interest on the TRVCC forum also. So, have decided to develop a CAD drawing of both Mk1 & 2 standard dash panels and lower switch/radio panel. Will work on this once the current batch of Griff dashboard are complete. Will keep you all posted. Sjall also start a list with all those who have stated an interest. Best regards, Pete

sapper

1,133 posts

205 months

Friday 4th September 2015
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Hi Pete,
Put me down for a swirl finish Ali please.
How long before you are ready to supply.

sapper

1,133 posts

205 months

Friday 4th September 2015
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Hi Pete,
Put me down for a swirl finish Ali please.
How long before you are ready to supply.

PeteGriff

Original Poster:

1,262 posts

157 months

Saturday 5th September 2015
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sapper said:
Hi Pete,
Put me down for a swirl finish Ali please.
How long before you are ready to supply.
Hi Sapper, thank you for your interest, will put your name onto the provisional list. In respect of how long before I am ready to supply; I will be able to give a better idea once the CAD files have been developed. I have this very morning passed over the Mk1 & 2 dash panels I have to a contact who is going to get the profiles laser scanned, this then produces the starting point for the CAD layout as the scan produces a DXF file which can be manipulated. Once the CAD files have been produced, a prototype panel run off to verify and then mounting brackets etc designed, I will have a much better idea. Will keep everyone posted. All the best, Pete

Chimp871

837 posts

117 months

Monday 7th September 2015
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Pete, expressing my interest.