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This is my dashboard. I made it quite easily from a flat sheet of 9mm
plywood. MDF would also do. Cut it slightly large, and then plane it
to size. When the overall size is correct, fit it in and sit in the
car and mark out your prefered position for gauges etc. Drill holes
using a hole saw and sand it all smooth. Cover in vinyl. I used Carbon
Fibre effect vinyl, bought at a mini show. Beware of using glue under
the vinyl, as it may show through as ridges. I attached my dash into
the car by having two long M8 threaded rods going from the dash back
to the bulkhead. I then spin wing-nuts on the ends on this side of the
dash. Quick release for access to wiring. A glove box can be made by
fixing a strong cardboard box behind the dash to contain items placed
through the glove hole. The dash board looks much better and is much
cheaper than the ones you can buy.
Here are the measurements Best to cut the wood slightly large and then plane/sand it to your minis dimensions! Scott Beavis |
