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Ray White
Joined: 02 Dec 2014 Posts: 6316 Location: Derby
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Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2018 4:23 pm Post subject: Zephyr / Zodiac Mk3 dashboard (crash pad) |
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Can someone tell me if there is any difference between the padded vinyl dash board/ instrument binnacle on the Zephyr and Zodiac?
More importantly are they interchangeable?. A company called 'Dashboard Restorations' in New Zealand have been producing a Mk3 Zodiac replacement dash for some years. I wondered if there are any problems when fitting one to a Mk3 Zephyr.?? |
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Phil - Nottingham
Joined: 01 Jan 2008 Posts: 1252 Location: Nottingham
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Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2018 8:09 am Post subject: |
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From memory of almost 50 years ago I think they are completely different. My dad had the Zephyr 6 _________________ Rover P2
Rover P4
Rover P5 & P5B
Land Rover S2 & S3
Morris Mini Traveller Mk2 |
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Ray White
Joined: 02 Dec 2014 Posts: 6316 Location: Derby
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Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2018 9:49 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Phil. I told my friend I thought he could get a replacement for his Zephyr 6; only to find the firm in question made the Zodiac replacement. (The confusion came about because they make both for the Mk2)
I would hate to think I have given someone bad advice. |
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JohnDale
Joined: 19 Mar 2008 Posts: 790 Location: Kelvin Valley,Scotland
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Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2018 1:00 pm Post subject: |
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Ray White wrote: | Thanks Phil. I told my friend I thought he could get a replacement for his Zephyr 6; only to find the firm in question made the Zodiac replacement. (The confusion came about because they make both for the Mk2)
I would hate to think I have given someone bad advice. |
Hi Ray Zephyr & Zodiac in Mk 2 lo line form have identical pads(but not hi line)
but Mk 3 Zephyr is very different to Mk3 Zodiac. Cheers,JD. _________________ 1958 Ford Zephyr Mk2 Convertible
1976 Ford Granada Ghia. |
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Ray White
Joined: 02 Dec 2014 Posts: 6316 Location: Derby
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Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2018 1:28 pm Post subject: |
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The Zephyr Mk 3 has a badly cracked dash and a repair looks like it might be a bit tricky. I knew the New Zealand company were offering Zephyr replacements (at a cost) but it turns out that was only for Mk 2. They do a Mk3 Zodiac but if it is different I don't suppose it would be suitable. |
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JohnDale
Joined: 19 Mar 2008 Posts: 790 Location: Kelvin Valley,Scotland
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Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2018 12:15 pm Post subject: |
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Ray White wrote: | The Zephyr Mk 3 has a badly cracked dash and a repair looks like it might be a bit tricky. I knew the New Zealand company were offering Zephyr replacements (at a cost) but it turns out that was only for Mk 2. They do a Mk3 Zodiac but if it is different I don't suppose it would be suitable. |
Hi Ray, I have a friend in NZ who, with far more knowledge than I have, would be able to advise if the Zodiac MK3 dash top would fit on the Zephyr 6 Mk3.
Graeme can be contacted at mail@enford.co.uk.(just tell him JD gave you his address) There is also a company,again in NZ, who can repair any dash top & even replace a part if it is missing.
Look at www.trimfix.co.uk regards,JD. _________________ 1958 Ford Zephyr Mk2 Convertible
1976 Ford Granada Ghia. |
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