Alloy dash wanted...
Alloy dash wanted...
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Crystal-T

Original Poster:

73 posts

261 months

Sunday 3rd February 2008
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I am thinking about changing the wood dash and trim for the alloy version.

Is this very complex and costly and does anyone have any recommendations where I could go to get it done. I live in South Herts but am prepared to travel a reasonable distance if it's the right thing to do.

Thanks.

C-T

mickk

30,479 posts

272 months

Sunday 3rd February 2008
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ridds

8,372 posts

274 months

Sunday 3rd February 2008
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Yep only TVR could make you drain the coolant and remove the temp sensor just to change the dashboard. Oh and you're likely to break it in the process so you'll have to buy a new one or have it repaired. laugh

neil0205

443 posts

245 months

Sunday 3rd February 2008
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I bought one off ebay. Dismantled dash to only find the coolant guage needs to be removed from the underneath of the engine and through the baulk head! TVR charge 8hrs to do the job! So the inexpensive alloy dash plate now costs a small fortune to fit. I`m in the process of getting a few brushed steel ones made up with a vertical split down the middle, so it`ll slot straight in. I`ll advertise them on here when they`re ready.

warpig1

336 posts

235 months

Sunday 3rd February 2008
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bought a brushed stainless one off e-bay. lucky? for me i'm changing the temp/oil pressure guage for a digital one at the same time.also bought the small one for the heater controls

Crystal-T

Original Poster:

73 posts

261 months

Sunday 3rd February 2008
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neil0205 said:
I bought one off ebay. Dismantled dash to only find the coolant guage needs to be removed from the underneath of the engine and through the baulk head! TVR charge 8hrs to do the job! So the inexpensive alloy dash plate now costs a small fortune to fit. I`m in the process of getting a few brushed steel ones made up with a vertical split down the middle, so it`ll slot straight in. I`ll advertise them on here when they`re ready.
Yuk! I hadn't appreciated how much time and cost was involved. I'm interested in what you're manufacturing so would you mind keeping me posted?

Thanks. C-T