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check this dashboard out,

Postby birminghamtr7 » 15 Feb 2009 16:43

most unusual to find somthing that looks like it was meant to be.

the car aint bad either.


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Postby Ianftr8 » 15 Feb 2009 16:53

A rare engine set up too, dont see too many twin plenum set ups very often.

Looks like a car thats worth a look.

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Postby birminghamtr7 » 15 Feb 2009 16:59

5 studs as well, the centre console has been altered as well. i agree very interesting motor

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Postby tr8 » 15 Feb 2009 17:05

I asked the seller where the dashboard came from... will let you know if I hear back.

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Postby MrT » 15 Feb 2009 17:18

Looks like series 2 SD1 clocks in a TR7 dash, but I must admit, it's a damned nice conversion...

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Postby ngtf » 15 Feb 2009 18:18

I would say definately SD1 series 2.

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Postby Odd » 15 Feb 2009 18:32

Ah, yes. Power steering and power locks as well. Pity it's rhd...

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Postby Dave Dyer » 15 Feb 2009 19:21

Yes, thats a series 2 dash. Looking at it from right to left, hes got the tacho (with a LCD display?) speedo, 3 gauges (oil, water, fuel) and the trip computer. There doesn't seem to be any switches.

Also, the SD1 doesn't have a speedo cable is has a speed transducer to trigger the speedo, so that would also feed into the trip computer, which is a nice addition to have.

As for the surround, that must have been cut to fit the TR7, but all in all its good to see what others have done to improve/change/modify/spoil? the TR7, (myself, I think it looks good!) Plus it must be the only twin plenum '7 around!!

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Postby tr8 » 15 Feb 2009 20:27

Here is the answer from the seller.

hi the dashboard is from an sdi rover as is all the running gear, it is a beautifull fit i agree

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Postby Wayne S » 15 Feb 2009 20:32

Nice car indeed, I really like that dash very Grinnall inspired with the use of SD1 bits and bobs!

Loving the fact its twin plenum too [:D]

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Postby tr7inc » 15 Feb 2009 20:41

Hi Guys, lovely layout, i have to be honest like all of you i thought striaght away it looked like it come from an SD1, could it be a start of more conversions like this ??

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Postby Steve @ SandS » 15 Feb 2009 21:31

Sorry guys but as good a conversion as that looks what is wrong with the original TR7 instrument panel ??some conversions are just for the sake of change and don't actual improve the car.

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Postby john 215 » 15 Feb 2009 22:25

Hi,
I am agree with Steve, whats wrong with the TR7 layout [?] Still got your simply stunning TP, Steve [?] When i saw the link thought of yours straight away [:)]
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Postby gaz » 15 Feb 2009 23:09

i dont like either but i have to say it looks a dam site better in the 7 than the sd1

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Postby paul w » 16 Feb 2009 01:25

Yoo last guys are sounding a bit 'ol git down the pub classic car
enthusiast'about that highly individual dash mod.You dont have to like
it to appreciate what the fella's done.I think its awesome and am sure
there will be plenty of takers for that wedge.It deserves a standing
ovation for the ingenuity and time taken to execute a very professional
looking alteration.

See ya. Paul


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