Fraser64 Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Any recommendations where I can get a 'new' dashboard for a late 1500 Spitfire that has the dual brake line warning light? I spent the morning at Rimmer Bros. but they only keep earlier versions and I won't embarrass myself by mentioning my efforts at re-veneering the original one. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AidanT Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Hi I had a guy rebuild mine using mine as a template - Does what ever veneer and finish you want (Lacquer / Polished etc) It was cheaper than a new replacement from Rimmers. Let me know if you are interested and I will attempt to dig out his details Aidan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraser64 Posted September 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Thanks Aiden, the problem is that the dashboard I took from the car has been 'improved' with the addition of all sorts of switches and stuff. I would like to make it original and that means buying a replacement set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AidanT Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 No Problem. I know he creates his own templates for future requests but that's not to say he has the one you are looking for, might be an option to ask him if you have no luck anywhere else Good Luck anyway Aidan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraser64 Posted September 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Thanks Aiden, if you have his details I would be grateful, it's worth a question if he can make me one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AidanT Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 The guy used to advertise in the courier - All I can find now is an email address Thomas Cope <imp064@yahoo.co.uk> It was back in April 2013 so may have changed. The clun might have some more details on him like a phone number Have a go anyway Aidan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlubikey Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Have your original re-veneered and they can fill in the holes made by previous owners. Should be easy for a skilled craftsbeing. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 I thought the Club Shop made dashboards to order and at the owner’s specification? I know they used to, I had my four-dial GT6 dash made to order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Groves Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 Chapman & Cliff do (or at least used to) the club shop dashboards, and will do any modifications you want, go direct or via Garth. Quality of the work is excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgetman Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 Try Classical Dash, they will make one with whatever holes you need and in the finish you want. I looked at their products at Beaulieu last week and I am getting one for my Vitesse with new door caps, their prices are good as well. http://www.classical-dash.co.uk/spitfire.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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