Hi,
can somebody give me some pointers on removing the dash sill in a 1978 Mini Clubman (Leyland). I need to remove to re vinyl it.

So far I have removed to nuts Left and Rhs, the centre bolt doesnt have a nut?

Thanks,

Jim.

i take it you are talking about the padded top dash rail? its a b&^%$. iv been tryong to get mine off, have undone all the bolts and its loose, but ive come to the conclusion that you have to take out the windscreen....not keen. help anyone?

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Remove this instument cluster, 2 bolts on the side 2 on top, then there are 3 nuts to undo, to get the top dash pad off, put your hand right up under the dash pad & you will feel them, i think you need a 3/8 socket to get them undone, once the nuts are off, the pad should easily lift off, no need to remove the screen.

Doogie

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hmmm, mine really didnt want to come off....i gave up. mines an hl, with the clubbie instument cluster. so mayby its different. shes loose, but just not wanting to move off.

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speed costs....how fast do you want to go...

I had similar probs with mine. So I took the windscreen out and cracked it in the process

but I got the dash out in the end. If you do it sitting in your car it tilts towards you....kind of.

Good luck. If you decide to take the screen out make sure you have someone there to help you. Preferably somone who knows what they're doing

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some have 3 bolts / nuts, some have 4. I think the later type have 4.

I am with you guys....have to remove the screen to get it out!

Thanks for the replys folks. Well I persvered and with a little encouragement levering witha screw driver poped the LHS then the middle, then the right. I am now 3/4 into re Vinyling. Looking good at this stage. I am also shouting it a new dash made from MDF.
Should look god when I am finished.

BTW there was no way I was taking the windscreen out.

Thanks again,

Jim.

Jim, did you buy that clubby from Cesar Flores?

Hi JAM,
I believe that the clubbie came from Caesar originally, I bought it from a guy who bought it from Caesar and had had it only about 4 months.

Still need to find someone to do the rust work. BTW I IM you but havent bee accepted yet .

Thanks,

Jim.

BTW should be putting the dash back in later today, wish me luck!

Jim, I knew the owner of that Clubby before Cesar bought it. I worked with Cesar for a year, but that was ages before he bought it.

It's been around!!!

Hi,
I dont suppose you know what colour it was sprayed?

Thanks,

Jim

I think it's WRX metallic blue. Not 100% sure.....Cesar was trying to figure it out too!

PLEEEEEASE post some pics of your car in the members gallery!

I'm planning on doing the moke in that colour, and would love to see how it looks on a mini.

Mike

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