Nigel the 1977 MGB Dashboard restore (save $400)

shows how I restored my 1977 MGB dashboard by recovering with vinyl.
and a wood dash kit
B&I Wood Kit Partnumber WD1096B (6 pcs)
#mgb #classiccars #automechanic #restomod #restomods #britishcars #convertable

[@michaelannen4168]

I came from you're other dash video and was thinking here is another guy buying all the expensive stuff from Moss, bolting it together and taking credit for it but boy was l wrong. This is such a great video. One of the best ever. It's how l enjoy working on old cars without dumping way too much money in them. When it comes down to it, most cars are not worth restoring but if you can save the labor cost and buy basic materials at reasonable prices, it makes for a much more satisfying and cost efficient experience. Wow. It also makes for a much better story at Cars and Coffee. Although l almost expected you to trace the store bought wood kit out on a piece of luan from Homr Depot and put 10 coats of varnish on it. Just kidding ... not really.😂 Its good to step up to the plate once in a while. Great job and very inspiring and also done with a very relaxed, non egotistical demeanor unlike the cockey car shows on tv l can't watch. Thanks, liked and subbed.

[@riverbedoverland]

Amazing! I have 2 I’m redoing and one dash is very rough and was dreading $430! This is amazing! Thank you!

[@moorechocolate]

That looks great!

[@wallisparnell4464]

Great thanks. Knowing this one could make dash any color. With a tan interior, would really look amazing

[@MGB-learning]

Outstanding work.

[@johnsnider3400]

great video! I am lucky in that a few decades ago i was able to grab an unblemished MGB dash from ebay, I have it set aside out of the way and hope I can use it when necessary.

[@bshnabel]

Nice work

[@triedandtruefoo]

Awesome video. I have been looking for a way to repair the dash in my 78 B. This is the way to go. Dash looks great!

[@AlexPlatacis]

Thanks, love the encouraging comments. Wife and I are collaborating on new door panels. we are going with brown seats, and black dash and carpets, so out door panels are going to be two tone. gotta make them custom. I also did a video on restoring the door caps. be sure to check that one out.

[@triedandtruefoo]

@@AlexPlatacis I'm in the process of re-doing my interior as well. I'm waiting to weld in new floor pans, myself of course. I made the trim panels. Still haven't stretched the vinyl. I'll wait until after I see yours lol.

[@redbarchetta8782]

Not doing my entire dash, but I am using a roll of 17" by 60" leather tape to do the top of my dash which has the typical middle crack. Cutting it much like the caps that Moss sells for WAY TOO MUCH for a cheap piece of plastic.

[@AlexPlatacis]

Yeah. You can do that with vinyl and contact cement, too. I still recommend shaving and filling the cracks so they are flat before covering. Also you might want to add a little strip of lanyard string at the edge to dress it up. Great idea. Thanks for the comment

[@cedmonza2425]

thx bro you save my mg ✌️👌

[@jrstott]

What color is your wood dash kit? It’s hard to see true colors on the B&I website. Thanks!

[@AlexPlatacis]

I will try to figure out a way to show that. Stay tuned, I will be doing a Q&A video. I will add this question. Thanks

[@deandallmann4464]

Do the bezels on the gauges sit on top of the openings in the wood panels or down inside of the openings? In other words, which is larger the OD of the openings or the OD of the guage bezels.

[@AlexPlatacis]

Ya know.... I am going to fo a follow-up video on the dash. I had a few other questions on that. Be sure to look for it. To answer your question, the bezel is larger. The gage comes out towards you. But... the two larger gauges also have a notch, so you have to turn them about 30 degrees counter clockwise before you can pull it through.

[@AlexPlatacis]

On a second read.. If you are asking about the wood kit, it does not go under the gouges. So, technically you can install it without removing the gouges. Hope this answers your question

[@bobm2331]

Alex, very very helpful video. Did you buy more than just the wood kit? The B&I website shows other glues etc to purchase. Was removing the gauges a big deal? Do the dashes come in different woods. The website says "american rosewood", is that your color? I can't wait to do the same on my 78 B. All the best to you.

[@AlexPlatacis]

Removing the gauges was pretty easy. I plan on doing a video of the reinstall. That will cover how they are affixed, and some detail on wiring harness that some people had questions on. They have a lot of color choices. My wife went through a whole color palette thing, where she had planned out the seats, stick shift, etc. So they would all match up

[@bobm2331]

@@AlexPlatacis Thanks Alex, that's big help.

[@AlexPlatacis]

here is the video I referred with more detail on how to apply material using contact cement kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5K2nmawpLyld9E