Tom2000 Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Where's the cheapest place to source a replacement dashboard for my 1500? I have brand new Speedo/Tacho/Fuel/Temp gauges, lighter, hazard switch, light switches and all the bits needed, preferably after a burr/walnut dash? there must be somewhere cheaper than rimmers/ebay?Also I want to put new carpet throughout the car and was wondering what sort of carpet I should buy so I can cut it to side/fit myself, i'd like something good quality but would prefer sourcing locally in one large uncut piece then cutting to size, any suggestions on type/thickness and how to secure it down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cook1e Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 With a dashboard, I'd say quality is pretty important as well as price.There is a guy who advertises on ebay every now and then who seems pretty good.ebay username jodycat1, as it's an auction prices seem good and compared with th traders he has a 100% rating on nearly 500 tarbnsactions. He quite often has Triumph Dashboards. I must admidt I've bid on a few of his GT6 dashboards but always got pipped at the post on the auction....But then I've probably not really put a did in for what the dash is worth trying to get a bargin ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cook1e Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 On carpet I'd say get a proper kit, it will probably look like a bodge if yoy do it yourself especially around the gearbox tunnel. Moulded carpets are by far the best but do ccst more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulB Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 You could get your existing dash re-veneered. That will probably work out slightly cheaper than buying a new dash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6Craig Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Quote:There is a guy who advertises on ebay every now and then who seems pretty good.ebay username jodycat1, as it's an auction prices seem good and compared with th traders he has a 100% rating on nearly 500 tarbnsactions.Yeh its actually a women called Margaret, (margaret.cuthbert@tinyworld.co.uk) shes re-veneeringmy dash as we speak, il get some photos up when it gets returned - but i have heard good things. I ordered a carpet from ebay username "carhoods" all very reasonably priced with good feedback - again ill get some photos up.Defo go for a proper carpet, home made looks pants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzy Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 i agree on the carpet. i just put a new set in mine, cost me 130 quid all in. what you wont be able to do yourself is bind the edges - this makes such a massive difference to the look its unreal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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