Roadster dashboard

[meverett]

Before starting on some wiring I was just thinking about the dash.
My current one is aluminium and has cut outs around the steering wheel.

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I have since purchased an original plastic steering column cowl and fitted.

The car had these electronic smiths clocks installed but not wired up and sure they will need additional wiring and then calibrating.

Thinking of making a wooden dash (marine ply with veneer) but not sure whether to use these Smiths clocks or go for the original clocks.

Anyway, this is not really a question but request for others ideas with photos to help give me some inspiration.

Cheers, Martin.

[listerjp2]

Re: Roadster dashboard

This is mine with the original Marina dials

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[meverett]

Re: Roadster dashboard

Thanks Adrian, thinking that is the way to go with original clocks. I have the 1275 A series, did they do the cluster with the rev counter for the A series? I remember my brother and sister in law having a 1275 Marina each and can’t remember if they had the rev counter. I was in the ford escort club at that time.
Cheers, Martin.

[Tony Stott]

Re: Roadster dashboard

think the rev counter was only fitted in the 1.8tc marina

[listerjp2]

Re: Roadster dashboard

think the rev counter was only fitted in the 1.8tc marina

I think you are right Tony, I got mine off eBay, they work fine.

Mine is also the 1275A Series with a Metro manifold and 1 3/4" SU Carb, again goes well.

Also got some chrome bezels off eBay to, just to smarten up the clocks.

Regards

Adrian

[listerjp2]

Re: Roadster dashboard

Just for completeness pici of said Carb

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[meverett]

Re: Roadster dashboard

That sounds promising. I take it the rev counter wires in with the coil and distributor.
I have the original manifold for exhaust and carb and the exhaust is the 3 into 2.

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[listerjp2]

Re: Roadster dashboard

That looks like the same mod as mine, hif 6 if I'm not mistaken.

Adrian

That sounds promising. I take it the rev counter wires in with the coil and distributor.
I have the original manifold for exhaust and carb and the exhaust is the 3 into 2.

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[meverett]

Re: Roadster dashboard

I thought it was the HIF44 but you could be right

[listerjp2]

Re: Roadster dashboard

Sorry didn't answer your question, yes for wiring the rev counter.

Regards

Adrian

[listerjp2]

Re: Roadster dashboard

According to David Vizard you can use either.

Regards

Adrian

I thought it was the HIF44 but you could be right

[meverett]

Re: Roadster dashboard

Thanks Adrian. Got to overhaul the wiring loom as well, something I have not really been looking forward to.
Cheers,

[dcunn]

Re: Roadster dashboard

Martin, there are many dashboard pics in their own gallery on this site, you may get some ideas from them ?
Rgds DC

[meverett]

Re: Roadster dashboard

Thanks DC, my main concern is which clocks to use so I can plan a layout for them with switches. At the moment I have a selection of different switches and different types of warning light, a bit of a Heinz 57, I think I have decided on the clocks to source and I like the traditional rocker switches and warning lights. Done my CAD template (cardboard aided design) for the dash so will look out for some clocks and switches.
Cheers, Martin.

[element]

Re: Roadster dashboard

I did mine in the spring this year, the worst part was probably the rewiring of the loom; I think I had to 14" to some 30+ wires! Heat shrink tubing is a wonderful invention!