Real walnut dash

Mike Trident · 17th August 2020, 15:20

I know wood is wood etc, but my dash alters colour quite a lot from the airbag to the drivers door. So much in fact, it looks like I have parts from two separate cars.

Does anyone else have the same issue? Does anyone have a real wood dash to swap or sell that might match up better?

I will place a post in the wanted section too.

suzublu · 17th August 2020, 15:40

Are you sure yours is "real" wood as opposed to the plastic later version mike?
Real ones have Airbag stencilled, whereas plastic has a badge airbag.

Parker · 17th August 2020, 15:46

I see Mike you have a 2004 model which is a plastic dash.

Personally I'd look out for a real wood complete dash and change it out as you'll have a perfect match that way. The airbag wording is in gold lettering.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-75-...kAAOSw21NfMsli

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chris75 · 17th August 2020, 16:28

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Originally Posted by Parker

The airbag wording is in gold lettering.

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Not always . The lettering on my 2001 conny is definitely silver

Parker · 17th August 2020, 16:39

Silver I have never seen that. I wonder what was the decision between silver or gold?

All the real dashes I have seen are gold. I wonder how many silvers are out there.

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dattrike · 17th August 2020, 16:47

My 2 ltr Cowley car is silver, so is my 51plate 2.5ltr

Parker · 17th August 2020, 16:49

You live and learn. Thanks

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chris75 · 17th August 2020, 18:47

Not to be outdone …………..

Mike Trident · 17th August 2020, 22:26

Mine is a real walnut dash, the light oak rubbish went in the bin years ago.

As it happens my airbag panel is written in silver.

Mike Trident · 17th August 2020, 23:50

these may help, not sure how they will look on here though.

17th August 2020, 15:20	#1
Mike Trident Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Saloon & Citroen C1 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Oakenshaw, Near Bradford Posts: 1,622 Thanks: 385 Thanked 552 Times in 328 Posts	Real walnut dash I know wood is wood etc, but my dash alters colour quite a lot from the airbag to the drivers door. So much in fact, it looks like I have parts from two separate cars. Does anyone else have the same issue? Does anyone have a real wood dash to swap or sell that might match up better? I will place a post in the wanted section too. __________________ Rover 75 2.0 CDTi (131Ps) Conn SE Saloon. (Manual) 160 Remap, cruise control, electric window blind, temp gauge, Real walnut / ZT interior, FBH with GSM control. BORN Tuesday, 5th October 2004 @ 12:35:52 This vehicle was the 104,679th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 3,318th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 4,744 This vehicle was the 12,440th 75 in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 14,280 Starlight Silver 75s

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Parker This is my second home Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Auto (X350) & Hyundai Tuscon 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 10,342 Thanks: 69 Thanked 559 Times in 356 Posts	Real walnut dash I see Mike you have a 2004 model which is a plastic dash. Personally I'd look out for a real wood complete dash and change it out as you'll have a perfect match that way. The airbag wording is in gold lettering. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-75-...kAAOSw21NfMsli Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...a585a72d1c.jpg "The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself" SOME VERY USEFUL LINKS SIMPLE DOOR MIRROR REPAIR FITTING CROFT DOOR FINISHERS FORUM RULES CLUB SHOP Last edited by Parker; 17th August 2020 at 15:53..

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Parker This is my second home Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Auto (X350) & Hyundai Tuscon 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 10,342 Thanks: 69 Thanked 559 Times in 356 Posts	Silver I have never seen that. I wonder what was the decision between silver or gold? All the real dashes I have seen are gold. I wonder how many silvers are out there. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...a585a72d1c.jpg "The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself" SOME VERY USEFUL LINKS SIMPLE DOOR MIRROR REPAIR FITTING CROFT DOOR FINISHERS FORUM RULES CLUB SHOP

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dattrike Posted a thing or two V6 2ltr auto in copperleaf +CDTI Auto in Royal Blue on loan to Son Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire Posts: 1,709 Thanks: 105 Thanked 476 Times in 267 Posts	My 2 ltr Cowley car is silver, so is my 51plate 2.5ltr __________________

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Parker This is my second home Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Auto (X350) & Hyundai Tuscon 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 10,342 Thanks: 69 Thanked 559 Times in 356 Posts	You live and learn. Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...a585a72d1c.jpg "The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself" SOME VERY USEFUL LINKS SIMPLE DOOR MIRROR REPAIR FITTING CROFT DOOR FINISHERS FORUM RULES CLUB SHOP

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suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,920 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Are you sure yours is "real" wood as opposed to the plastic later version mike? Real ones have Airbag stencilled, whereas plastic has a badge airbag.

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Mike Trident Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Saloon & Citroen C1 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Oakenshaw, Near Bradford Posts: 1,622 Thanks: 385 Thanked 552 Times in 328 Posts	Mine is a real walnut dash, the light oak rubbish went in the bin years ago. As it happens my airbag panel is written in silver. __________________ Rover 75 2.0 CDTi (131Ps) Conn SE Saloon. (Manual) 160 Remap, cruise control, electric window blind, temp gauge, Real walnut / ZT interior, FBH with GSM control. BORN Tuesday, 5th October 2004 @ 12:35:52 This vehicle was the 104,679th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 3,318th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 4,744 This vehicle was the 12,440th 75 in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 14,280 Starlight Silver 75s Last edited by Mike Trident; 17th August 2020 at 22:33..

17th August 2020, 23:50	#10
Mike Trident Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Saloon & Citroen C1 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Oakenshaw, Near Bradford Posts: 1,622 Thanks: 385 Thanked 552 Times in 328 Posts	these may help, not sure how they will look on here though. __________________ Rover 75 2.0 CDTi (131Ps) Conn SE Saloon. (Manual) 160 Remap, cruise control, electric window blind, temp gauge, Real walnut / ZT interior, FBH with GSM control. BORN Tuesday, 5th October 2004 @ 12:35:52 This vehicle was the 104,679th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 3,318th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 4,744 This vehicle was the 12,440th 75 in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 14,280 Starlight Silver 75s