Thread: Is the softdash the same as a late d1 dash?

No but the whole D1 dash can be fitted into an earlier Classic so it could well fit easier into a 'soft dash' RRC.

I could be facetious and ask 'why bother'? as the demister is pretty average (compared to "other" brands of oriental 4WDs) or be nasty and suggest knocking up papier-mache vents....they'll last longer!

But, hand-making some plywood ones and dark-staining them would perhaps be the nicest look.
A good D1 dash would be as old...and brittle .... as your RR one, so chances are it would'nt be a safe bet.

What about a P38 dash and interior.... some of the P38's with blown air bags and buggered engines still (so are essentially parts cars) seem to have really nice interiors!

Thanks Scouse, I just want sure if one would fit. Maybe even a d2 dash as they're quite nice.

The demisters I've found quite good. A couple of minutes will de-ice the windscreen; but as its a project car I want it to look original.

The p38 dashes are nice, but they are almost twice the depth, and a good few inches wider.


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I've been looking at Vintage Air in USA (and a few other a/c companies). They all make really nice units, modern, much smaller, with selections of vents etc. Was quoted about US$1300 for complete unit (less shipping)
Was thinking of going that route, plus DakotaDigital instruments, again, modern, pulse speedos (or GPS if you want). Both companies make really nice stuff, I figure US$875 for complete new modern instrument binnacle, in your choice of color/back light etc etc, is not too bad.

The A/C is the '92 model I have is quite good ....................... For a car that's a 1970 design. way better than the french cars of that era.

If you order in a Vintage air system.... install the thing yourself and ask on here.... I'm sure there will be someone in your area that has a vac pump and some bang gas. It's only abut $10.00 of gas to fill most systems with a charge of HR12.

seeya
Shane L.

I've got a mate that has all the gear for the hychill gas - was wrapped when he told me about it!

I'll measure up my cousins d2 dash next time I see him, just to make sure the instrument clutter and center console will match up.

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Main difference from memory was the instrument binnacle. The soft dash didn't have any switches surrounding it.

Cheers

Steve