Roadster dashboard

[meverett]

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When I removed the loom I labeled everything that had a connection so my plan is to lay it out and open it all up then remove the unused wires before putting in place. To reduce on the spaghetti bundle behind the dash I also plan to cut out any excessive length. Could be fun, a bit of head scratching and quite possibly a few questions posted on here to you guys.
Cheers, Martin.

[h_m_cumming]

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Some pics of mine but I'm thinking of moveing and changing some switches.

[Cameron F]

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If you can, replace those individual terminals with a couple of multiblocks, will make life so much easier if you ever take it apart in the future, ebay 222567470457.

[David]

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If you can, replace those individual terminals with a couple of multiblocks, will make life so much easier if you ever take it apart in the future, ebay 222567470457.

That's a great read to store away in the memory banks!

[Mike]

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If you can, replace those individual terminals with a couple of multiblocks, will make life so much easier if you ever take it apart in the future, ebay 222567470457.

.......... like this?

- but try to curb the desire to make the wires neater by shortening them - and don't ask me why!
- my nuckles suffer each time I re-fit my dash!

[IMG]Dash Wiring by Mike Garner, on Flickr[/IMG]

[ggrum]

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I did something similar but managed to use just two multiway connectors. In order to remove the dash I just need to disconnect two connectors, disconnect the speedo drive and remove two screws. Having said that I've had no cause to try it but it sounds good in theory.

[meverett]

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That’s a good bit of advice and some quality wiring there. My loom is still a tangled mess in a box at the moment. Got to dig it out and try to suss out my labeling.

[HairyDave]

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I took a length out of my loom in situ by striping the wrap and cutting and soldering each wire slow but certain. Yes heat shrink is magic especially if you can slide it over while the joint is hot . This winter I am re-doing my dash with a 5 clock Marina assembly. I just haven't decided how yet. Oops 4clock!

[scott h]

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When I was tackling the electrics on my Berli I discovered these things to join wires. Just use a heat gun, I mostly put some heat shrink on top but you don't need it.

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[928cdu]

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Seems to be the season for taking your dashboard apart .. here's my effort .. before not after, currently refinishing the wood, reInsulating and checking the wiring, new switches etc. Will also trim the gearbox cover whilst I have good access..
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Let me know suggestions on your favourite finish on the wood.. I think it's ash.. but I'm no expert..
Cheers

[meverett]

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Just dug out the box with my loom and a bit of a mess. Got to lay it all out to get to understand it and my labeling.

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Also had a look at my clocks and forgot how good they are, think I will reuse them. They are Smiths 80mm electronic Speedo and rev counter, a quick Google search and downloaded the installation and calibration instructions.

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I have also got a 2” fuel, temp and an oil pressure gauges to go in.
I have done my CAD (cardboard) template for the dash and want to use my steering column cowl and indicator arm so need to set the dash slightly back in the scuttle, got to figure out the best way to fix the dash in the scuttle in this position.

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[angusgrooby]

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Looks like oak to me a good polyethylene varnish or spray is about the most durable but I am now using water based enamel spray on my furniture with good results what ever finish you choose try a small corner first and let it dry just to make sure your new finish won't react with the old.
Regards Angus

[928cdu]

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Hi Angus, Do you have a brand for that spray, I could research it ? Thanks ..

[element]

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I stained my Ash veneer dash with 'Pine' coloured wood stain (7 coats I think until it was the colour I wanted - then cellulose sanding sealer and eventually a nitro cellulose laquer spray x 5/6 coats (with countless rubbing downs with finer and finer abrasive paper and wire wool). Hung it in the green house to dry..

[milliemarlin]

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Hi Richard,
Millie’s dash is mahogany finished with yacht varnish. I brushed on 3 or 4 coats with a light sand (high spotting) between coats. A final very thin (like water) coat was applied with a soft cloth.

I too think your dash looks like oak. Some of the trim in Millie is also oak and varnished as the mahogany.
Paul