70s MGC Dash Build - classic car resto step by step guide!

[@kellybrickey4300]

Hi Steph and Kev. , watching you get going on this project made me realize i needed an MGB GT, So I bought one off marketplace. And it needs a dashboard overhaul. I've watched this a couple of times and felt totally comfortable digging into it, so thanks for that. I figure if I keep following along maybe mine will get finished too. Love your banter also, it makes me miss my gal pal wrenching buddy. I moved to California, so we don't get into trouble as often. :-) Oh, and, I think I'll be using that overdrive switch number!

[@simon.easton]

Great to see a fellow left hander at work, especially as often been told you're cack handed!

[@anthonytallarida4192]

You are such a great teacher Steph

[@andy40456]

Great video. I seem to remember the purpose of the dash light switch is so you can leave the side lights on when you're parked on an unlit street and keep the interia of the car in darkness.

[@andreasbenning]

I think you should do a whole series of videos like these and call them Step By Steph! Thanks for uploading! Greetings from Sweden

[@idriveaclassic]

That’s bloody genius. Putting it in my ideas folder x

[@MemesAndVehiclesYT]

Nice to see a lady into classics, most of the time it’s just men. Keep up the great work, hope you get that MGC restored!

[@kevinhirst4108]

So do I ! 🤔🤔😆😆

[@allanmollison6971]

Awesome Steph, you're doing a good job 😊👍

[@stusoldcars4248]

Loving the mgc videos and looking forward to seeing more👍👍

[@SunShine-dk6rk]

Hi Steph, Great seeing you do these hands on vids, Best wishes ❤❤❤.

[@idriveaclassic]

Thank you so much for watching! Xx

[@SunShine-dk6rk]

@@idriveaclassic My pleasure Steph,

[@simon.easton]

Oh this is good Steph, I like these vids. I have to say, one of the things I enjoyed most last year was getting all the dash and woodwork out of my car last year, refurbishing it, buying veneer and redoing all the wood and fitting it all back again. Very satisfying to look at your handiwork and feel pleased that "I did this".

[@sonofdat]

I'm a car guy, I don't need Steph to show me any of this, however I love her effort, enthusiasm and honesty, it's always a joy to watch. Great video. 😊

[@Johnny-ws7ju]

Looking good Steph ❤

[@PatDemitras]

Love how your channel covers all the bases; shows, reviews, interviews, and workshop! Thanks!

[@idriveaclassic]

Thank you 🥰

[@josephmifsud8261]

Another clear and well informed video. It looks like a very simple job, and I was surprised that the factory used Sellotape to stick the plastic but I can see why. Hope your home renovation is going ok too

[@davidhinkson8856]

Another step towards getting the old girl back up and running. Really looking forward to seeing this car finished and on the road.

[@kevinhirst4108]

Not half as much as me! Thanks for your comments 👍

[@49commander]

Steph, most people in the Classic car world are so wonderful at giving valuable advice on how to do complex things a bit easier! I just love seeing you giving it a try! If you don't try you won't learn!! Remember women showed they could do manufacturing during WW2!!

[@isaacplaysbass8568]

Loving the series Steph, don't forget to add this episode to the playlist!

[@geoffmower8729]

Great job Steph very well done.👍🏻

[@markriding1267]

Having owned several MG's over the years heater switches are for the optimistic amongst us 🥶

[@idriveaclassic]

@@markriding1267 😂😂😂

[@fdp9521]

The heat in a MG works GREAT in a Texas summer!

[@iansutherlandcraig]

You do a great job with these videos and no one was born knowing how to put cars together. We learn over time and even then we have to have a few runs at it or at least idea. Also… dash looks very smart, very smart indeed.

[@lesklower7281]

You bought up a good point although the paint will be pristine the interior must be pristine and that new dashboard has crinkle paint on it looks good

[@richardtomkinson9951]

Top job Steph, Dash looking great.

[@jimcabezola3051]

A Tuesday morning show from you (watching from Hawai'i)?! Mahalo for this, Steph!

[@idriveaclassic]

Thank you for watching! Hope you enjoyed the original Hawaiian tourist dress from the 60s in the P76 video!

[@jimcabezola3051]

@@idriveaclassic I adored EVERYTHING about that video. You were HERE, just down the street from me, as far as I was concerned! You and Ian ARE the world's P76 boffins! Great stuff!

[@MYJ61]

I loved watching your hands on instruction. Thank you very much.

[@jamesrichardson1901]

"Mood hoover" is my new favorite adjective.

[@jamescrainjr1388]

Some cars have a higher swear ratio than others. The 70s Detroit cars come to mind here in the states.😁 You are doing a fine job!

[@idriveaclassic]

Haha thank you! I’ve never worked on an American car

[@jamescrainjr1388]

@@idriveaclassic The cars here were much larger, but they often defied logic. You would see an assembly and start questioning your life choices.

[@TheFlyingdeuces]

Tippy top presentation as always! (no hat required) x.

[@awtistiaeth4699]

Kev's MGC must be a very late model then, as production stopped in 1969, with the last few being modified (either cosmetically, by fitting a tuned engine or both) by a London MG dealer. Great vid BTW. I have a car that needs building if you want to make a video about putting it together once you've built Kev's MG lol.

[@kevinhirst4108]

Indeed it is! A 1969, so I think last ones registered were 1970, the model wasn't a success, which is a shame really! My speck year I'm building it to with early seats is 67, just love the purity of the early car 🤔🤔🤔

[@123rtheo]

Brilliant video well done.

[@MrStinker101]

Another great video. Thank you

[@alexandrecouture2462]

I was watching a video on how to replace the head gasket on a Jaguar XJ40 and the person completely skipped the most important bits to make sure the engine won't brick itself at first start: how to position the camshaft sprockets and the distributor. So I agree with Steph, it's better having too many detail than not enough!

[@PeterReaddy]

Mood hoover!

[@19892CV]

Great video. Please don't be so self-deprecating.

[@kevinhirst4108]

I keep telling her to stop it, Steph is a remarkable lady 😎😎😎😎

[@SimonHoning]

I want a C- just for the map light.

[@123rtheo]

Do you have to send your old dash in exchange for a new one, I will be removing my dash & refurbishing it myself with crackle paint hopefully cheaper than buying a brand new one.

[@idriveaclassic]

This is a really question. I actually have no idea but I’m speaking to the MGOC spares team tomorrow and I will find out.

[@kevinhirst4108]

Don't attempt it yourself, it's very difficult! You have to have the dash at a specific temperature, then coat it with the same paint at a higher temperature, it's never worked for me! The finish from the MGOC spares is second to none, it wasn't a fortune in relation to the value of the car, in my opinion?

[@idriveaclassic]

@kevinhirst4108 good advice from a man who is tight with cash. If Kev is saying spend the money, it means it’s probably worth spending 😂

[@123rtheo]

@@kevinhirst4108 I did have my own body shop for 40 years so I’m hoping I can do it, I’ve also done one before but it was a few years ago. 😉

[@kevinhirst4108]

@@123rtheo no problem then I'm sure you will be able to do it to a great standard 👍👍👍👍

[@caw25sha]

13:14 There's a name for those "jaggedy rings" but I can't remember what it is. 🥴

[@idriveaclassic]

Haha it’s jaggedy rings now. Spread the word 😂😂😂

[@Roger.Coleman1949]

I think they may be called ' thakerey ' washers or something like that !

[@cliveburton8992]

Starlock washers.

[@julianmalcwarner]

The fuel gauge is the incorrect type, it should be Smiths, with needle pointing downwards and figures at the bottom of the gauge not at the top

[@kevinhirst4108]

Well spotted sir! Indeed you are correct! It's missing for some reason? It's out of a Hillman minx! Get your self 10 points and a cuddle toy 😊 thanks for watching hope you enjoy the series 😎

[@julianmalcwarner]

No problem , just thought worth making you aware as I have a concours MGC

[@caw25sha]

I'm always suspicious of people who demonstrate something like this and get it exactly right first time. They might do retakes and editing to make themselves feel smug but it just puts other people off because they'll feel they can't live up to it.

[@idriveaclassic]

I don’t get it right first time though and tell you where I’ve fallen over, where I’ve reshot and where I have asked for help. I don’t think it could be any more genuine tbh.

[@caw25sha]

@@idriveaclassic I know, that's what I mean. Some people aren't like that though.

[@idriveaclassic]

@@caw25sha ooohh I thought you meant cause I hadn’t showed the failures 😂😂😂. You all missed me chucking swear words around like confetti in the edited out bits 😂

[@caw25sha]

@@idriveaclassic Sorry, maybe I didn't phrase that too well. I meant I appreciate that you're honest about the problems you encounter when some people aren't. Probably best to edit out some bits to keep KZbin happy.

[@josephmifsud8261]

Tbh I've just watched this and it across to me that Steph had shown that it took more than one go to put these switches in. I doubt anyone want to see cursing and it may not be allowed anyway

[@daviemaclean61]

Buy cheap sellotape, buy twice Steph ;-)

[@idriveaclassic]

Eurgh. Yes 😂😂😂

[@steveosshenanigans]

Ha ha 😂