Dash Template (S2)

[lsdweb]

Hi All

I'm starting to put my Series 2 back together and need to make a dash - I have an original which is close enough to use for the overall shape but it's hopeless for the dash layout as it's pretty unique! Can anybody help me with a template, either in hard copy or CAD format? I'm looking for a full width dash with glove compartment and radio slot if possible.

The car's going to be a road legal hillclimb car - built on a 26R chassis and shell.

Thanks in advance.

Wyn

[summerinmaine]

Hi All

I'm starting to put my Series 2 back together and need to make a dash - I have an original which is close enough to use for the overall shape but it's hopeless for the dash layout as it's pretty unique! Can anybody help me with a template, either in hard copy or CAD format? I'm looking for a full width dash with glove compartment and radio slot if possible.

The car's going to be a road legal hillclimb car - built on a 26R chassis and shell.

Thanks in advance.

Wyn

Hi Wyn,

I have an S2 that has a new dash, and perhaps I could help. But first question is RHD or LHD? They are mirror images AFAIK but . . .

BTW mine is RHD.

[lsdweb]

Thanks Jim - RHD. I'm in West Wales (UK) by the way.

[summerinmaine]

Glad to help if I can. Here's a full width pic of my dash. I'm not CAD-savvy, but if there's anything I can provide, just let me know. I'd be happy to pull the steering wheel if you need and/or provide a panoramic stiched set of photos.

[summerinmaine]

BTW I've been informed that the RHD/LHD dashes are NOT mirror images, though the difference is very slight and they can work as such.

Just don't want to perpetuate any incorrect folk wisdom.

[Elanintheforest]

Hi Wyn
I may be stating the obvious, but the they available new from the usual suspects. I bought one from Paul Matty last year, and it's a stunning bit of kit. Price was around ?200 I seem to remember, maybe a little less, and the finish and quality of work is something that I couldn't replicate, even spending many many hours on it.

It's the bit you look at all the time when driving...do you want a home-made plank sitting in front of you?! Appologies if you're a keen joiner / piano re-finisher!

Mark

[Tahoe]

If interested I have a RHD dash with no veneer on it. I was going to use it as a template to make a new dash for my newly acquired S2. I could put it in CAD format. I have SolidWorks at work and could replicate in both a 3D model and drawing if interested. May take me a while to finish becuase of my work load, but I'm happy to do it if interested.

[Galwaylotus]

It's the bit you look at all the time when driving...

Ooh. I hope I don't meet you while driving. I spend most of the time with my eyes on the road!!!

[lsdweb]

Thanks all

I'm not sure what to do yet! I'm starting to build the looms so I'd better get thinking about the dash soon!

Wyn

[lsdweb]

Somebody emailed me a drawing or was it a link to a drawing of a dash with all the measurements but I cannot find the message! Please could that kind somebody help (again!)

Thanks

Wyn

[lsdweb]

Big thank you to Gary!

[Old English White]

Hi,
I have the same need for one of our members... He need a clean drawing or CAD file, S2 or S3, with all major gauges & buttons...
Thanks for him in advance,
Christian.

[Old English White]

No response...
Thinking back on my message, I surely made a mistake. The chap need more an Elan S3 or S4 drawing or CAD template, with all major gauges & buttons...
If that helps...... Thx,
Christian.

[deadline]

Can someone share the S3 CAD file with me.
Thanks

[deadline]

Ok, if not the CAD file, how about the dimensions?