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Model Technical and Interest => Flavia => Topic started by: colinw on 07 April, 2017, 08:29:48 PM



Title: Lancia Flavia 1800 Coupe dashboard
Post by: colinw on 07 April, 2017, 08:29:48 PM
Has anyone tried to re-varnish the dashboard (one with twin gauges)?
I ask this as I have found a car (to buy?) but someone has re-varnished the dash board a darker colour and it is wrong and flaking.
Is the dashboard real wood which can be easily rubbed down or is it just a thin veneer.?  Removal of the dashboard could be problematic.  Any help most welcomed, thank you.   


Title: Re: Lancia Flavia 1800 Coupe dashboard
Post by: DavidLaver on 08 April, 2017, 04:31:03 PM

A really lovely Fulvia dash restoration:

http://www.lancia.myzen.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=9338.msg67396#msg67396


Title: Re: Lancia Flavia 1800 Coupe dashboard
Post by: colinw on 11 April, 2017, 07:37:28 PM
Many thanks for the informative reply, so quick.

Any ideas of how to get the dash board out so work can commence?


Title: Re: Lancia Flavia 1800 Coupe dashboard
Post by: Angle Grinder on 14 April, 2017, 11:31:48 AM
Is it just the instrument binnacle you want to remove? If so easy-peasy... just unscrew the 4 stainless steel "knobs" two at the top and the 2 at the bottom which also serve as the dash light dimmer and trip counter reset.

If it is the whole wooden insert on the dashboard you need to get your hand up behind the bulkhead and feel for the location of several very small (6mm from memory) nuts that retain the chrome strips on the dashboard. Some of these may shear when you try to unscrew so take time and try to soak with WD40 before you start the job. You'll also need to remove the ignition switch, clock, flavia badge, ash tray, air vents etc.

It's not complicated just a bit fiddly as 2 or 3 of the bolts are very close to the steering column with poor access.


Title: Re: Lancia Flavia 1800 Coupe dashboard
Post by: bobhenry999 on 03 May, 2017, 07:21:34 PM
Colin,

I removed the dash wood trim from my earlier Coupe last winter and re-veneered it using veneer that I bought on E-bay.
It was quite a simple job as the veneer was an iron-on type.Perhaps that might be an idea for you.

Bob


Title: Re: Lancia Flavia 1800 Coupe dashboard
Post by: lancialulu on 04 May, 2017, 09:11:42 AM
Is it just the instrument binnacle you want to remove? If so easy-peasy... just unscrew the 4 stainless steel "knobs" two at the top and the 2 at the bottom which also serve as the dash light dimmer and trip counter reset.

If it is the whole wooden insert on the dashboard you need to get your hand up behind the bulkhead and feel for the location of several very small (6mm from memory) nuts that retain the chrome strips on the dashboard. Some of these may shear when you try to unscrew so take time and try to soak with WD40 before you start the job. You'll also need to remove the ignition switch, clock, flavia badge, ash tray, air vents etc.

It's not complicated just a bit fiddly as 2 or 3 of the bolts are very close to the steering column with poor access.
Is this the later model. The earlier model is undone from behind.


Title: Re: Lancia Flavia 1800 Coupe dashboard
Post by: colinw on 18 July, 2017, 01:42:43 PM
It is the dash for the 1967 Coupe and I need to remove both the binnacle with the twin gauges and the long section with the famous clock.
Thank you


Title: Re: Lancia Flavia 1800 Coupe dashboard
Post by: Angle Grinder on 28 July, 2017, 08:19:22 PM
I had a carpenter friend make up a new trim section for the panels where the clock / air vents are mounted. It was quite a bit thicker than the original fascia trim, but will be much more resistant to warping. Another friend, a French Polisher, matched the colour of the wood and the final result is pretty good.

If you need advice on the removal procedure send me a PM or post something here. It's about 5 years since I did it, but I reckon I remember all the stages.



Title: Re: Lancia Flavia 1800 Coupe dashboard
Post by: Angle Grinder on 30 July, 2017, 04:06:26 PM
http://www.classiclancia.com/car-parts/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=206 (http://www.classiclancia.com/car-parts/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=206)

But it won't be a cheap option.