Most (more) accurate dash?

SPF MKII is currently being built (still in SA, but will go to Olthoff), and one thing I've realized--I don't like the dash (the layout and overall feel). Wanted to ask if anyone can point me in the right direction of who makes and sells a more accurate/original style dash that I can use instead. My preference would be Gelscoe/GM Automotive Engineering, but they haven't returned my emails, and not sure they make a LHD dash anyway.

@DakotaGT : I saw that Ted Baird replaced his SPF dash with something else, but haven't been able to determine what. Any chance you could give some insight?

Thanks in advance.
 
What do you feel is off on the spf dash?
Generally, I don't care for the overall layout, but my understanding is also that the SPF dash is made from a different material (coated ABS plastic) than the originals (fiberglass, I think). The SPF dash feels too modernized, which probably works for most people, but if I can make a change, I'd prefer to do it when Olthoff has the car, rather than after its complete.

Gelscoe would not make a LHD tub so I doubt same for the dash.
My thought as well.
 

Markus

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SPF MKII is currently being built (still in SA, but will go to Olthoff), and one thing I've realized--I don't like the dash (the layout and overall feel). Wanted to ask if anyone can point me in the right direction of who makes and sells a more accurate/original style dash that I can use instead. My preference would be Gelscoe/GM Automotive Engineering, but they haven't returned my emails, and not sure they make a LHD dash anyway.

@DakotaGT : I saw that Ted Baird replaced his SPF dash with something else, but haven't been able to determine what. Any chance you could give some insight?

Thanks in advance.
James,
you write you have am MKII on order, how does a proper MKII dash look anyway?
If you search the forum there should be plenty of information.....

Original stuff from memory:


A quick internet search brought up some results - note, all are pics from non originals.....:(

Have fun and say hello Dennis.

Markus
 

Bill Kearley

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The Superformance is very nice, mine was so bad and twisted from CAV I couldn't use it and made my own !
 

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Blas

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The toolroom dash will require a LOT of changes to the wiring. If a toolroom owner purchases a copy of my SUPERFORMANCE Wiring Diagram, I caution them regarding the differences in wiring. The MKI and MKII manuals are geared for the non-toolroom cars but still of interest to the Toolroom customer. But they might be able to swap harness sections too.
Blas
 

Randy V

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Speaking from experience - skip the AMP gauge and find a suitable Voltmeter. There are some that look very much like the original Amp gauge, but I couldn’t tell you where to find them right-off..
 
Tool room dash and MK II dash layouts are completely different. Gauges, switches, lights, layout, switch plates, etc.

Recommend calling Adam Christian from Llama Bite. He can provide guidance and parts for the MKII. He is a MKII expert.

I am intimately familiar with both cars.

JM
 
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