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
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.
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. 😊
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".
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!
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!
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!!
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.
@@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!
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.
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 🤔🤔🤔
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.
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?
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 😎
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.
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 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 😂
@@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 RU-vid happy.
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
