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| Author: | davem [ Thu Jul 11, 2013 5:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Remaking dash card |
Might have to make a new dash card can anyone tell me what is the backing material and where to get it. It's like a dense cardboard..... Thanks again Any tips on making one as well????? |
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| Author: | phillb [ Thu Jul 11, 2013 6:54 am ] |
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It's a type of card that motor trimmers use. It's worth using an old card as a pattern to get the right shape as it bends and curves into place. |
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| Author: | MORRIS COOPER S 501 [ Thu Jul 11, 2013 1:31 pm ] |
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these from minisport(Australia) http://www.minisport.com.au/category45_1.htm [edit] you have a clubman http://www.minisport.com.au/prod1653.htm |
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| Author: | John Smidt [ Thu Jul 11, 2013 4:00 pm ] |
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Please keep in Mind that there are at least 4 diff types fitted to the round nose mini 1 Suit centre mound speedo Mini 850 Mini Deluxe 2 Cooper & Mk1 Cooper - S 3 Mk 2 Cooper S 4 Mk 2 Cooper S with Clubman style Heater I Know This May be questioned, However The info above is correct |
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| Author: | Boostedmini [ Thu Jul 11, 2013 4:39 pm ] |
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Hi John, what is the difference between the MKI and the MKII versions? is the oval binical different? I have an oval one fitted to my 850 and have tried several cards without them fitting that well, I have always wondered if it was just me and the oval is a litlte off centre. Sorry to hijack the thread. Grant |
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| Author: | Convertible Mini [ Thu Jul 11, 2013 6:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Dash cards. |
A friend of mine bought a convertible Mini and the Dash cards were made from Corn flake packets. Looked very professional he thought till he removed them to rebuild the car and they fell apart. |
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| Author: | John Smidt [ Thu Jul 11, 2013 6:51 pm ] |
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Boostedmini wrote: Hi John,
what is the difference between the MKI and the MKII versions? is the oval binical different? I have an oval one fitted to my 850 and have tried several cards without them fitting that well, I have always wondered if it was just me and the oval is a litlte off centre. Sorry to hijack the thread. Grant on The Mk1 the binnacle sits up against the trim on the dash card, the card has a section cut out to match the binnacle but the trim is a little longer than the card and does not fold around the card it is left loose on the Mk2 The card is cut to go around the binnacle and the trim is folded back over the card and glued to the back of the dash card The Mk2 With the Clubman style heater the dash card is cut differently as the card sits further forward because of the demister Ducts. There are other variations but these are the main ones |
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| Author: | peterb [ Fri Jul 12, 2013 7:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dash cards. |
Well it's better than All Bran packets.......that would give you the sh*ts! |
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| Author: | Timbo [ Fri Jul 12, 2013 9:21 am ] |
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This might be the correct stuff. Can someone buy some and let me know?:lol: http://www.daleys.com.au/products/48 Tim |
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| Author: | John Smidt [ Fri Jul 12, 2013 2:04 pm ] |
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Timbo wrote: This might be the correct stuff. Can someone buy some and let me know?:lol:
http://www.daleys.com.au/products/48 Tim Tim, You can use that It has a leather grain embossed on one side the other is plain I have used this and covered it , It is very similar to what the Poms used on there vans etc |
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| Author: | Arianca tan [ Fri Jul 12, 2013 8:20 pm ] |
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A friend used old suit cases he got from the Op Shop. Nice thick cardboard. Could be worth a try. |
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| Author: | low n blown [ Fri Jul 12, 2013 8:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dash cards. |
Convertible Mini wrote: A friend of mine bought a convertible Mini from a very well known Mini and Moke repair place in Sydney and the Dash cards were made from Corn flake packets. Very professional he thought.
I highly doubt they do their own trimming there and not usually what you would expect a trimmer to fit. You should be careful how and what you say......a statement like that is pretty open to being seen as slander. Not good from a professional Tony. |
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| Author: | MiniBill [ Fri Jul 12, 2013 9:36 pm ] |
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I have to make a dashcard too , i'm either going to use thin mdf or most probably masonite " as it's flexible " as the dash is concave in the middle. Cheers: Bill |
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| Author: | Mick [ Sat Jul 13, 2013 6:49 pm ] |
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http://www.daleys.com.au/products/view/264 This is the stuff. Holds a great curve, is easy to work and bonds well. Inexpensive per sheet. |
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| Author: | davem [ Sat Jul 13, 2013 7:59 pm ] |
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Yep that's the material mick, same backing as the dash card I bought from minisport. |
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