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Old 10-27-2024 | 04:32 PM
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Hello,

I want to my xk8 dash from the version with the navigation system, to the 3 gauge version.
So, I'm looking for a complete set 3 gauge wood dashboard in mint condition.

Can anybody help me out?

Kind regards and thank you!
 
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Old 10-27-2024 | 04:35 PM
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Hello,

I want to *SWITCH my xk8 dash from the version with the navigation system, to the 3 gauge version.
So, I'm looking for a complete set 3 gauge wood dashboard in mint condition.

Can anybody help me out?

Kind regards and thank you!
 
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Old 10-30-2024 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Age_Unit
Hello,

I want to *SWITCH my xk8 dash from the version with the navigation system, to the 3 gauge version.
So, I'm looking for a complete set 3 gauge wood dashboard in mint condition.

Can anybody help me out?

Kind regards and thank you!
Sorry I can’t help with the wood dashboard. But if you do complete the conversion, I would be interested in your original, left-over navigation/display unit, assuming the display screen is in perfect working order.
Thanks!
 
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Old 10-30-2024 | 04:03 PM
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I assume you have seen the following, which gives a flavor of the task, at least for the main instruments:

And for the central dash panel:
 

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Old 10-30-2024 | 06:53 PM
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While you are doing it, do the RealGauges modification.
 
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Old 10-30-2024 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Age_Unit
I want to my xk8 dash from the version with the navigation system, to the 3 gauge version.
So, I'm looking for a complete set 3 gauge wood dashboard in mint condition.

Can anybody help me out?
Hi Age_Unit,

There are usually at least a few wood sets available for sale on ebay. That's where I purchased mine.

Cheers,

Don
 
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Old 10-31-2024 | 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Age_Unit
I want to my xk8 dash from the version with the navigation system, to the 3 gauge version.
This was one of the first changes I made and one of the mods I like the most (after the addition the black wind blocker that adds a month to the front and back end of the summer top-down driving season).

While I am not normally a fan of bling, there are aluminum small gauge trim rings available that match the main instrument gauge trim rings.
For me, adding the small trim rings harmonized the dashboard appearance, complete the period feel, and just look "right".

Before, without the small gauge trim rings.


After, with the small gauge trim rings
The story behind all that bread is here: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...3/#post2390938


 
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Just noticed your user name and recognize it from TheSamba. Looks like we share similar tastes in vintage vehicles! (I use “Red Ryder” on the Vanagon forum).
 
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Originally Posted by SCMike
I assume you have seen the following, which gives a flavor of the task, at least for the main instruments:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfckA7Drkl8

And for the central dash panel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_OVi-7Yhtg

thank you very much. Most of the panels available are in poor condition.

I’ll keep looking ;-)
 
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