6 replies to this topic

[malc_west]

Hi guys,
I've stripped the dash out for weight loss and I'm just looking for ideas on how to tidy up the mess of cables and what not left behind so it looks half reasonable
Any thoughts appreciated or pics!
Cheers

[Zach P-D]

get a fiberglass dash, looks a lot neater and weighs less

[Mini-Hazel-Nut]

Hi guys,
I've stripped the dash out for weight loss and I'm just looking for ideas on how to tidy up the mess of cables and what not left behind so it looks half reasonable
Any thoughts appreciated or pics!
Cheers

Hi, if it was a full width dash how did you get the bottom of it loose? I have a tired looking one in my car and despite lying on the floor and staring upwards I can`t find any fixings anywhere. Seems quite solid but I don`t know how.

[malc_west]

Mine was aftermarket and was obviously on butterfly clamps, I had a dash I removed from my first mini and it did require a certain amount of brute force

[nicklouse]

Skin it with an alloy sheet.

[Wazzah]

 

Hi guys,
I've stripped the dash out for weight loss and I'm just looking for ideas on how to tidy up the mess of cables and what not left behind so it looks half reasonable
Any thoughts appreciated or pics!
Cheers

Hi, if it was a full width dash how did you get the bottom of it loose? I have a tired looking one in my car and despite lying on the floor and staring upwards I can`t find any fixings anywhere. Seems quite solid but I don`t know how.

 

 

If you pull the vents our you will see a metal strap on each side.

The straps have a bolt welded on the end which point downwards through a bracket attached to the inner side wall.

If you trace the straps down with a finger you will feel the raised rounded bolt head which will help you locate the 7/16 nut from below.

You'll need a socket and a long extension bar to get onto the nuts.

Once undone just bend the straps upwards and job done.

[joyce1bro]

I ripped my dash out to give more room in the engine bay.

Edited by joyce1bro, 23 December 2020 - 10:24 AM.