Fitting of Stainless Dash with Pics

[spend]

Unbolting the bracket that supports the bonnet release pull may make it easier to find & remove. In addition to vent air duct removal...

I trimmed down the stud length to make refitting easier BTW - but I guess this depends on variations in the original fit.

Dave

[jamer]

Well done for sticking the photo's in and that should help anyone looking to swap theirs

Top man



>> Edited by jamer on Friday 10th October 21:27

[MikeyT]

Somebody on here once suggested the nuts should be replaced with WINGNUTS to facilitate easier undoing next time ... makes 'em easier to do up of course.

Said he never having done it.

[dannyboyo]

Good job buddy, that was the dash metal that Leven showed me at Pistonfest, I was originally gonna go for just a brushed aluminium, but the checkered dash looks stunning.

Just need to get the bugger back on the road (yes she's poorly again!) and then I'll start sprucing her up a bit and hopefully replace the dash (mines cracked to bits!)

May well be calling on you for some help mate!

[tonyrec]

Dan,

Nice to hear from you..i will email you tomorrow when im back home

[prlane]

Tony,

What a difference, I am tempted but usually create another three jobs for every one I tackle.

Did you notice whether it is possible to access the alarm when the dash top is removed or is it buried deeper? I have been quoted £75 to strip and refit the dash + any work required to the alarm itself.

Regards Paul

[verysideways]

Tony,

Thanks, you've just cost me 200 quid as i've gone and ordered my new dash!


VS

[tonyrec]

prlane said:

Tony, What a difference, I am tempted but usually create another three jobs for every one I tackle. Did you notice whether it is possible to access the alarm when the dash top is removed or is it buried deeper? I have been quoted £75 to strip and refit the dash + any work required to the alarm itself. Regards Paul

As soon as you get the Dash top off you can see the alarm module, it sits on the exposed shelf.
I had mine removed in Jan when i got the car because the alarm was playing up.

Getting the dash top off is easy, but you have to be careful that the3 bolts dont snag the trim and rip it.

Edited to say that i know the feeling about creating more jobs...i replaced the heater cables whilst i had it all apart.

>> Edited by tonyrec on Monday 13th October 00:00

[tonyrec]

verysideways said:

Tony, Thanks, you've just cost me 200 quid as i've gone and ordered my new dash! VS

Pete,

It wont be hard to fit, just tricky. If i can give any more advice just email me.

One thing that i will say is that the radio panel was the trickiest to fit but not too bad. Just make sure that the 4 fixings are glued back in exactly same place on the new part.
I used a 2 pack glue and left it to fully harden overnight.

[ribol]

tonyrec said:

Getting the dash top off is easy, but you have to be careful that the3 bolts dont snag the trim and rip it.

Nice job, probably a daft question but does it reflect any sun in your eyes with the sun out roof off etc?
BTW having had only one pair of hands to do this job I pushed short lengths of rubber petrol pipe over the ends of the studs when they were clear to stop me scratching the dash. I also cheated by cutting a bit off the right hand stud to make reassembly a bit easier, could not see why it was so long?

Ivan

[tonyrec]

Ivan,
To be honest, i havent tried it with the hood down yet as ive only really driven it this week in the dark.
Shouldnt be too much of a problem tho when ive got my shades on.

Good points about protecting the bolt ends whilst re assembling if youre doing it on your own.

[ribol]

tonyrec said:

Shouldnt be too much of a problem tho when ive got my shades on.

[verysideways]

My dash is now in, done and dusted, thanks to my mate Simon who helped me out with the elusive dash top bolts. They were a 'mare!!!

But the end result is cracking, well worth the time and money.
Will post pics if anyone wants them.
Check dash, black rimmed dials, dark blue dial faces.



VS

[Tonyrec]

Pleased that it went as planned........well worth the effort.

[PhillWalden]

I too have a nice Leven Dash, but I managed to crack one of the LEDs on the heater control when reassembling.. Any ideas where I could get a replacement?

Another top tip.. Before putting the Dash top back on ensure the dials are all straight.. I am currently driving around with my speedo slightly skew! (Waiting to get the new LED before taking the top off again..

[tonyrec]

PhillWalden said:

Another top tip.. Before putting the Dash top back on ensure the dials are all straight.. I am currently driving around with my speedo slightly skew!

I agree...had to take mine off yesterday to straighten the Speedo.
Luckily, ive been driving around for a week with the top dash loose in case any bulbs etc failed seeing as ive been messing around with them.

Must tighten it up today though.

[bobski]

Can you place some photos of the bruises on yer back and and your grazed fingers?

Fine job - you are a brave man to tackle this.

(what did your blood pressure go up to ?)

[verysideways]

So am i the only one who did it properly first time then?


I straightened the dials as i went, before fully fitting the dash top back on!



VS

[tonyrec]

Lol, i thought i had it perfect..ive been told im a bit of a perfectionist!

No bruised fingers, but the back.....ah well

To quote a well known phrase...'Some think its all over....it is now' (thank god)

[marcos maniac]

Bump!

Back to the Top!!!!!


had a few enquiries and requests for pics of my Leven Dash

Here's tony's fitting guide along with pics of a new position for the Karma sutra