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1973 MGB Dash Layout #1
smithy202098 Mark G Ipswich, Suffolk, UK Sign in to contact	Topic Creator (OP) Oct 19, 2014 03:32 PM Joined 10 years ago 43 Posts

Hi, I am currently renewing my dash in my 1973 GT, most of the switchers have been well worn and the paint has come off them, so my two questions are:
1: does anyone have a picture of the layout of the dash and what switches do what
2: where is the best place to buy replacement switchers

Thanks

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Re: 1973 MGB Dash Layout #2
rntanner Roger N. Tanner (Disabled) Oxnard, CA, USA Sign in to contact 1970 MG MGB 1977 MG MGB	Oct 19, 2014 03:38 PM Joined 15 years ago 4,348 Posts

It is time you spend some money on:

"THE COMPLETE OFFICIAL MANUAL"

. . . . WHICH INCLUDES:

Driver's Handbook
Workshop Manual
Special Tuning Manual.

Moss US has it and I assume that Moss UK also has it available:

http://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=81973&SortOrder=10

Roger N. Tanner
Professional Engineer, Retired

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Re: 1973 MGB Dash Layout #3
rrmgb robert schau Ft Myers, FL, USA Sign in to contact 1973 MG MGB 1973 MG MGB	Oct 19, 2014 03:57 PM Top Contributor Joined 17 years ago 11,924 Posts

Well, there aren't that many on the dash.
left of the wheel;
1) brake pressure warning light/test.
below that
2) light switch
To right of wheel;
1) rheostat
2) heater motor switch
Center console left to right rocker switches;
1) Fog and or spot (if fitted)
then a circular blacking plug ( ejector seat button) and seat belt light and hazard light
2)Hazard switch
3)Heated back window (your GT)
4) cigar lighter
5) courtesy light top center of console, slide switch on top

Do you need stalk/column switch info?
If you have a driver's handbook, all of this in it.

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Re: 1973 MGB Dash Layout #4
bradworthington Brad Worthington Rocklin, CA, USA Sign in to contact 1967 MG MGB 1974 MG MGB	Oct 19, 2014 05:00 PM Joined 9 years ago 17 Posts

I have a 73 also. In my center console there is a wire labeled C1. I have no idea where this plugs into.....any suggestions?

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Re: 1973 MGB Dash Layout #5
Simon Austin Surrey, BC, Canada Sign in to contact 1968 Ford Torino 1977 MG MGB V8 Conversion	Oct 19, 2014 08:38 PM Top Contributor Joined 19 years ago 15,076 Posts

Mark is in the UK. His '73 dash is different from the NA '73 dash....and not just because it's RHD. winking smiley

"Speed costs........how fast you want to spend?"

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Re: 1973 MGB Dash Layout #6
rrmgb robert schau Ft Myers, FL, USA Sign in to contact 1973 MG MGB 1973 MG MGB	Oct 20, 2014 05:23 AM Top Contributor Joined 17 years ago 11,924 Posts

In reply to # 2828443 by Simon Austin Mark is in the UK. His '73 dash is different from the NA '73 dash....and not just because it's RHD. winking smiley

uh oh

"It is a mistake to try to look too far ahead. The chain of destiny can only be grasped one link at a time."
Sir Winston Churchill
---------------------------------------------------------------
"It all starts in your mind's eye, then it goes to your heart
and finally to your very soul."
G.S.George PHD

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Re: 1973 MGB Dash Layout #7
mollysdad Simon Hutchings Penzance, UK Sign in to contact 1973 MG MGB MkIII	Oct 20, 2014 05:50 AM Joined 11 years ago 112 Posts

left to right:

blower
wipers
washer (non-latching) if manual pump has been replaced
blank
lights (above oil/temp gauge)

Centre console

heated window on left
hazard on right

any of the usual suppliers for switches although the quality of the replacements isn't great

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