I'm looking to replace my dashboard. It was RHD and then was converted to LHD using the same dash, so it's a bit buggered. Does RN carry all the bits for a LHD dashboard?
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We can get most of the dash components for all years.Les Parker
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Rovers North Inc.
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It is a 83 ex MoD, from what I understand (from UK forums) Everything up to the TD5 will fit with slight to no modification. I don't know if NAS bits will work though.
I would prefer a newer model with A/C vents if the price is rightLast edited by D110; 08-06-2008, 01:01 PM.The three position Lucas switch -- Dim, Flicker, and Off.Comment
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Originally posted by D110It is a 83 ex MoD, from what I understand (from UK forums) Everything up to the TD5 will fit with slight to no modification. I don't know if NAS bits will work though.
I would prefer a newer model with A/C vents if the price is rightComment
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That is not the dash refered to as the AC dash. AC was optional on '94, '95 & '97 NASD90s also, but is not 'IN DASH).
The dash refered to as the AC dash, is that on a NAS 110, and 'IN DASH (as opposed to under dash) AC used in ROW (not GB, or any other RHD countries)
The heater and Evap coil is a single unit in AC DASH vehicles, and is all under bonnet. The heater and EVAP coil are serperate (Heater under Bonnet, Evap coil in Pass. footwell) on all other vehicles (nonAC dash).
The biggest difference in an AC Dash truck, and a standard truck with AC is the Bulkhead is solid on AC Dash, and all others have Scuttle vents (As all proper Land Rovers have had since the series 2).
The biggest problem in the AC dash was the lousy pneumatic controls and tiny tubes, all vacuum operated. It was also very cheap and flimsy looking, and you gave up the parcel shelf (where spare changes, old peanut shells, nuts, bolts and screws that have come loose, and small tools get forgotten.
I was told that some 110s sold in Japan were AC dash, but I don't believe this is correct, I think the AC dash was only built as a LHD version. I believe it was a very shortlived version, Something like 92-94.Comment
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[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']Thanks for the clarification. I guess I'm just looking for a LHD dash with "under dash" A/C vents. An aftermarket A/C system was installed before I bought the 110 but the ducting is horrible (aesthetically and functionally); the passenger freezes and the driver gets a gust of luke warm air every now and then. Does something like the dash in the picture exist for LHD?[/FONT]The three position Lucas switch -- Dim, Flicker, and Off.Comment
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Originally posted by D110the passenger freezes and the driver gets a gust of luke warm air every now and then.
The dash you have shown is the TD5 style, which, apart from the redesigned switch panel in the center, is still pretty much the same as before. The heater cores are marginally sized at best in the TD5 on back, and the AC evap coil is also fairly small. The routing of the airbox on the underslung LR unit is fairly restrictive and the blower unit is too small.
You could replicate that dash if you want to spend the $ for all the new(ish) bits. That will give you an updated look, but not much improvement in HVAC. I have an LR AC setup (D90 style) if you want to replace your aftermarket stuff, but I'm not sure it will cool any better tah what you have. If I remember, you're down south, and I guess it's more an issue than up here. Honestly, I get the best cooling with the bulkhead vents and rear windows open. You've no doubt noticed that you don't get that much air circulation with only the front windows open.
Since these trucks have no insulation, getting them warm in the winter is hard. They will warm up marginally, but the heat loss once moving is great. I haven't done it yet, but as others have said it is an improvement, may try a read heater unit like those sold by NAPA and others, under the back seat, with insulated lines from the engine. I haven't really thought out the circulation, whether to just put it in series with the existing core, or parallel it and hope it gets enough flow.
When I rebuilt my truck, I bought a new D90 bulkhead, and got an entire used one with all dash componants, including the under mounted AC. I never bothered to install the AC, opting for more leg room than marginal cooling.Comment
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Thanks again for all the info. You are correct, I am only 20 miles from Floridaand heat isn't ever an issue here, but cooling is. I think the cooling is adequate with the system I have it's just distributed horribly. A fume curtain alone would help out a lot. (3 door btw) You're right, vents and rear windows open creates a lot of air flow but when the air is 95 degrees and the humidity is in the 90% range it does no good. Could you send some photos of the dash you have?The three position Lucas switch -- Dim, Flicker, and Off.Comment
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Photo of in dash vents
This photo is from East Coast Rovers web site - it shows a different model dash - I think the one that you guys are talking about.
Firemanshort
1980 Stage One
(Past owner of 1973 Series III - Highlander)
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The in-dash C system from the 93 NAS 110 is merely the "early" AC system used in 90's and 110's during the 80's, it had its swan-song in the 93 NAS trucks. It came in RHD and LHD versions. Just spy early photos for blanked-out black bulkhead vents and you'll see it.Comment
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List of the part numbers and a how to using factory parts
everything I have ever read indicated the underdash units were more effective a/c systems than the dated in dash system.DividingCreekImports.com
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