Hints on exchanging Dash Board?

[CHC (RIP)]

Just adding a few more photos.
Cliff

[A7RXY]

I think I would have had to get the paint out .............. good luck

[CHC (RIP)]

To be honest it wasn\'t that difficult and I thinks it will be fairly simple for the reverse process but we\'ll have to wait and see.
Just waiting for the front carpet so that I can commence re-build - oh what joy and fun that shall be!
Let you know if I am right, if not it calls for one thing........:guinness(and plenty of them) then back to work!
Cliff
:cheers

[David Nock (RIP)]

AAAGGGGHHHH......I remember now, what a chuffing nightmare it was just dismantling one......Fablon might still have done a nice white flower pattern with red flowers on?

[captainbizzaro]

I think I would have had to get the paint out .............. good luck

I second that!

[syebba]

I second that!

Nah,put a dash cover on, they use in oz,much lazier:rolleyes:

[CHC (RIP)]

Very effiecient too \'cause they stop them from cracking, distorting and most importantly keep them cool - been there, done that.

[CHC (RIP)]

Well after a small delay in the preceedings I have installed replacement front carpet and am ready to commence reverse procedure to install replacement dash and all its\' associated bits.
Once finished I\'ll have to think about what to do with the interior that I\'ve just taken out - a complete and full set.
Cliff

[CHC (RIP)]

:wiggle
Here we go - job done.
Well was it as simple as follow instructions in reverse - basically yes.
If anyone does this like myself and takes the supporting frame out too:-
1)   make sure you put the wiring loom on top of the supporting brackets (4 number) before re-connecting the air ducting middle section to the dash.  Re-connecting the air duct is a bit difficult as this has to be done blind - 2 screws inside the air duct to the underside of the dash and remember to put the wiring loom between the dash and duct before you secure with the screws otherwise the wiring loom will not fit correctly.
2)  also remember the routing of the wiring loom at the centre console to the bottom switches and clock - very important as not much slack in the loom and tight position means the loom connectors will not sit correctly so you would not be able to screw the centre panel to the console.

It is awkward to re-fit the dash as you have to keep moving the air duct(s) and ease the wiring loom so that it locates onto the 4 supporting brackets - make sure the 5 bolts locate in their respective clearance hole and then secure the 3 no. fixing bolts on top to the front bulkhead.
Fit and secure the 5 nuts on the underside of the dash - it is easier to fit the nearside nuts if you bend the plastic ducting away from the middle section.  Once secure re-fir the air duct to the middle section.
Re-fit bolts for steering column to the frame.
Re-fit the 7 bolts at bottom of dash to the frame - 1 each end and 5 along the front.
Secure the wiring loom inside the \'clock\' area to the underside of the dash.
Re-fit facia above dash infront of the windscreen - 3 screws required - this is tedious but stick with it
Re-fit \'clock\' panel and secure by 2 screws (access via drivers footwell).
Re-connect speedo cable - note access difficult.  I found it easier to control the direction and locating byguiding from above the foot pedals and push the speedo cable into place.  With a long flat screw driver  (12" minimum) place the flat blade to the rear of the white plastic shroud and force firmly towards the \'clock\' panel, the speedo cable should click into place.
Fit centre console and secure with screws.
Connect dash board dimmer switch and choke mechanism into place.
Re-fit drivers side outer panel into place - make electrical connections and secure panel into place.
Re-position and secure fuse box into place - in front of bonnet release handle.
Re-fit final air duct under steering column.
Re-fit centre panel into console and make good all connections.
Re-fit glove box - remember to secure outer dash cover first then vanity light/door keep prior to securing door into place.
Re-fit gear lever gaitor and secure into place in the centre console.
Re-fit rear console panel with switch connections.
Re-install seats.
Re-fit shroud around steering column.
Finally re-fit steering wheel and horn centre panel.
Re-connect battery and away you go.
There wasn\'t that easy! - phew.

Some photos
Cliff
:WaveBye  

:3gears-rh

[mooragerx7]

looks good mate carpets came up good

[CHC (RIP)]

:yes - really pleased with the carpet, amazing what warm water, Stardrops can do with a scrubbing brush and elbow grease.
Thanks again Michael.

Hows your project coming along?

Cliff

[mooragerx7]

its not at the moment hopfully will have a bit of time to work on it at the weekend

[Frank]

Cliff - you have great currage. Great color - in the white car I presume - stunning!!

[CHC (RIP)]

Yes, originally had a darkish brown interior with red stripe through middle of seats.  There was minor damage to the upper section of the door cards and had trouble finding replacements but in doing so this full interior surfaced - and I just louv bargains - so picked it up. It really does look good with the white exterior and am extremely pleased with it - cetainly beats being painted.
Another 4 wks or so and hopefully should be offered for MOT and then followed by :3gears-rh all being well.
Cliff

[CHC (RIP)]

I think just to close out this thread I would add that I re-connected battery tonight (having had most of the electrics disconnected and the petrol tank out for refurb and cleaning) and after allowing for fuel to flow through and prime carb, she fired up and all electrics are working - so quite pleased with myself.
:wiggle