Dash plates?

[telwyn]

Anyone know where (including our host, RN) I can buy blank dash plates for a Series Rover, particularly a Lightweight? I'm looking for a completely blank (no gauge or switch cutouts yet) center plate and 2 side plates.

Looking to rewire and reconfigure my dash and would like to start from scratch.

Thanks.

[thixon]

I don't know this for a fact, I'm just guessing, but I bet what you're after does'nt exit. Anything supplied by a Rover parts dealer will most probably already have the cutouts.

Why not make them? If you dont have the tools, find a local welder/fabricator.

[carl k]

Rocky Mountain Products (Ray Wood) used to sell blank panels. They are not on their website so you might have to email or call to see if they still have them.

Carl K.

[telwyn]

You're likely correct that blank dash panels may not exist, but just in case I emailed Rocky Mountain Expedition Equipment so we'll see what they say.

If not, I agree I could have them frabricated locally.

Thanks. Will let you guys know what I find out.

[sailtech]

I'm pretty sure these folks fabricate dash plates:

http://www.land-roverco.com/

[Eric W S]

I'm pretty sure these folks fabricate dash plates:

http://www.land-roverco.com/

They use existing main gauge panels for a speedo and tac and then use commonly available aux panels for the other gauges.

[thixon]

They use existing main gauge panels for a speedo and tac and then use commonly available aux panels for the other gauges.

Im sure I don't want to know what they charge for the whole set up, but what I saw on their website (gauges and all) looked really nice. Anyone know what brand gauges they're using?

[lrdukdog]

cost

Hey, this is Corn Flakes' site. IF he will sell you one it will be very dear indeed. Be perpared to get that second mortgage. You may want to just have one made from Latinum or or moon rocks and save yer sel some dosh.
Jim Wolf

[Eric W S]

Im sure I don't want to know what they charge for the whole set up, but what I saw on their website (gauges and all) looked really nice. Anyone know what brand gauges they're using?

Nisonger sells the whole line of Smith's. Just need to get the right diameter gauges for Speed and Tach. Then you'd need to get the fuel, temp and electrical. That's about it. You could also use Jaeger gauges as well.

I have not seen that specific tach before, but I am sure you could locate it.

[Eric W S]

Hey, this is Corn Flakes' site. IF he will sell you one it will be very dear indeed. Be perpared to get that second mortgage. You may want to just have one made from Latinum or or moon rocks and save yer sel some dosh.
Jim Wolf

Actually, he seems to be dealing more now that Pangolin4x4 has moved in the proverbial neighborhood.

It was funny as he quoted me $9k for bulkhead restoration that Ike is doing for 7k less to the same standard. He also ripped our hosts repair panels as being total inaccurate. Why I do not know as they are damn good IMO.

[carl k]

I am pretty sure the tachometer that fits in the stock sereis dash panel is from a MGB.


Carl K.

[JSBriggs]

I am pretty sure the tachometer that fits in the stock sereis dash panel is from a MGB.


Carl K.

From Teriann's site.

http://www.expeditionlandrover.info/LRTACH.htm

-Jeff

[thixon]

1) Carl K,
Thanks, I have a bunch of gauges in the attic. One has to be a tach from an MGB. I'll try it.

2) LRDukDog,
Cornflakes? How the hell did he end up with that as a nickname?

3) Eric,
9 G's for a bulkhead resto. Has he actually done any? You can buy an entire land rover for that.

[JSBriggs]

2). His name is given name Charles Kellog. If you have met him, or talked to him, you would understand.

-Jeff

[Eric W S]

So says he. Price it out and it could get $$$ quick. Freight both ways, the repairs and full paint and it'll be expensive. Just shouldn't be that expensive...

ES