Chicken Drumstick Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 I suspect like most Series III's out there, my dash is need of some TLC where it has rotted and rusted through. As it forms the airbox for the heater, it's rather key to an efficient heater setup. I've had a look around and not seen much available. Actually I've seen nothing. And 2nd hand dashes seem to go for crazy money and the only ones I've seen, which are few and far between, have all been in worse shape than mine is. I'm amazed no one is making a replacement lower dash for the Series motors. Anyone got any ideas or know of any options? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Yes - weird.. La Salle did make something but not sure they still do. As with many more Series bits, it is getting more and difficult / expensive to find them. Glad I have a well stocked spares shed.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Miketomcat's glass fibre dashes are very smart but not original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Drumstick Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 Miketomcat's glass fibre dashes are very smart but not original. Don't suppose you have a link, pic or price on these? Did a Google search and seeing some dashes, but not really the same sort of thing. The upper dash is fine on my Series, it's the lower dash that's the issue, mostly because it's a big airbox. But due to rust has lots of holes in it. Or does the Tomcat one double as an air box for the heater too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Here you go: http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=25691&page=6#entry380127 He did flog a batch on the For sale forum a while back, not sure if he's got any left / could be persuaded to make more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteytlerL Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Yes - weird.. La Salle did make something but not sure they still do. As with many more Series bits, it is getting more and difficult / expensive to find them. Glad I have a well stocked spares shed.. always always a must as parts are becoming more and more scarce, but sadly not always a possibility.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejparrott Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 I did recently come across a good write up on the web of someone who rebuilt their dash and recoated it. I can't for the life of me remember where it was, but it is out there. I need to have a serious look at both of mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 I bet decent classic car restorers could re-make one no trouble, but most LR owners are unlikely to like the price. As with all things, if it was made once it can be made again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonb Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 I had my lower section and the top rail with the vents in re-upholstered by a local furniture firm. It was recovered with new vinyl and the foam underneath repaired. I had repaired the steel underneath before hand.Pic is from around 5 years ago. The vinyl has gone a bit saggy on the top rail where summer sunshine has softened the glue, but it could easily be fixed - if i could be bothered! Can't remember the exact cost but I think it was around £100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seriebil.dk Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 i had the same problem, finding a good used one, by luck i got 1 for cheap, stripped it and had dipped in zink, hope that will extend the lifespand. it did not warp or any thing and looks nice and shiny now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Drumstick Posted April 5, 2016 Author Share Posted April 5, 2016 Think I'll have a go at patching mine up. Wondering if I can simply sand and maybe rivet some plates over the corroded bits, then treat and paint. I'm not a welder, but suspect it'd be a pita to do much with tbh. Thanks FridgeFreezer, I'd been looking at the wrong dashes. That one looks ok, but for a 90/110. Think it would be out of place in a Series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 The dash is only thin steel isn't it? Might be a pretty simple project to learn sheet metal fab & welding, LR didn't make stuff very complicated back then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejparrott Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 I think the worst bit really is the top plate of the wiper cover, where it's pressed out to fit the little plastic piece. Mostly it's otherwise flat or easy shapes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad05c Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 Rad Rovers in Florida (USA) makes them. https://radrovers.com/product/land-rover-series-iii-aluminum-dashboard-kit-lhd/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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