13 replies to this topic

[warner 123]

hey, iv decided to use and MDF dash for my mini, i was planning on buying one off ebay as the guy would cut the number of holes and gaps ect., if anyone can let me know of where to get them it would be a great help, thanks!

[danie garry]

eh sorry but what are you wanting to know where to get??!!!

[maggies_minder]

its in the FAQ's or technical area somewhere.

[warner 123]

eh sorry but what are you wanting to know where to get??!!!

an MDF dashboard for my 1985 mini may fair

[warner 123]

its in the FAQ's or technical area somewhere.

iv had a look and its all on how to make them, i was wonding if someone knew where i could buy ready made ones , but thanks anyway

[RossKnight]

The guy on ebay that used to sell them doesn't any more, he's selling templates though if that's any help?

http://www.ebay.co.u...=item4cf9e5cc8b

[leaky]

Theirs a guy on here that sold them. I'll see if i can find the thread.

Edited by leaky, 04 September 2011 - 07:55 PM.

[maggies_minder]

i wouldnt buy one, youll receive it and think "why did i pay so much for a plank of wood"??

a huge piece of MDF is like £8 and the plans can be printed off here.

couple hours work, and the start of your mini fixing career.

[warner 123]

yeah, i was planning on spraying it a diffrent coulor, but now iv seen another one on ebay, its not MDF, but it look pretty nice and would go well with the mini, i dont want to get a custom dash as i want to keep it as original as possbale

[TfcIan]

My mate bought a wooden dash at Uttoxeter yesterday for a quid. It was in bad condition but his plan was to use it as a template. Then another autojumbler gave him another one in better condition for free, which had different holes for gauges and stuff.

I'd much rather draw around a plan of wood than printing off plans onto 5 pieces of a4 paper and sticking them together, which might not be entirely accurate.

If your going to any shows soon, try the autojumbles to get a template to draw around. Buy some MDF, make your dash and if your happy with the first attempt, you have some MDF left to make more dashboards or something else such as boot liner, arm rest, centre console etc. You could probably get the money back you paid for the MDF board if you can sell dashboards you make at a reasonable price.

[danie garry]

even drawing round an old dash wont be too accurate, i drew round the 93 cooper dash i have here and cut it out, turned out to be an inch too long and about half an inch too tall!!

[bcjames]

Chrisgonz on here can supply an MDF dash if you still need one. I had one in my old car and it was a good fit. His traders thread is here:

http://www.theminifo...howtopic=138116

[maggies_minder]

even drawing round an old dash wont be too accurate, i drew round the 93 cooper dash i have here and cut it out, turned out to be an inch too long and about half an inch too tall!!

+1 i borrowed one off a mate and it had warped to hell, thats the thing with wood in a mini.

[warner 123]

thanks for all the replys guys! but iv just bought a ready made dash off the internet, not MDF, but still looks the part and keeps the mini looking pretty standard should arrive in the next few days, will let you know how it all goes