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Posted by: DanT Feb 12 2011, 06:58 PM

I have been thinking about using a 911 center console from an SC or 80s Carrera for my 914. Make a plate to cover the storage bin for the gauges.

using one of these


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Posted by: McMark Feb 12 2011, 10:15 PM

Interesting... haven't seen that done. Will it reach the dash?

Posted by: DanT Feb 12 2011, 10:21 PM

Don't know Mark...that was one of my quandaries.
I guess until I find one to test fit I won't know unless someone here has tried it.

Will also have to make a slot for the heater floor control...but that would be easy with a carbide side cut bit on the Dremel and some careful measuring.

Even if it didn't reach all the way up to the dash wouldn't be a deal breaker since they didn't reach all the way to the dash in a 911 anyway

I am going to see if I can find a cheap test subject and see how it fits. If it works it might be a nice addition to the car.

Posted by: ConeDodger Feb 12 2011, 10:52 PM

Yes, my Carrera has a center console but in the Carrera it doesn't reach the bottom of the dash as I recall... Mine is up on the lift in the garage but this is my recollection.

Posted by: DanT Feb 12 2011, 10:58 PM

I am pretty sure there is something like a 2" gap between the top of the console and the bottom of the dash in an SC or Carrera.
That is where I had an aftermarket AC vent plumbed off the front bulkhead AC outlet...I had one of those in my '84 and '87 Carreras...


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Posted by: carr914 Feb 13 2011, 06:43 AM

Yes, I have

Posted by: Gint Feb 13 2011, 09:18 AM

I have one. Had the same idea. I've never test fit it into a 914 though. Now I don't have to.

Posted by: DanT Feb 13 2011, 09:40 AM

T.C., perfect, do you have any other pics of the install, or can you describe how you mounted it?

Posted by: carr914 Feb 13 2011, 10:09 AM

I don't have the car anymore, but kept the console for a future car. I think that is my only pic.

Posted by: DanT Feb 13 2011, 10:44 AM

mounting? or was the pic just a mockup?

Posted by: McMark Feb 13 2011, 10:57 AM

Looks like there are three tabs that you could simply screw to the center tunnel.


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Posted by: DanT Feb 13 2011, 11:07 AM

yes, I saw those tabs on the pic I posted, just wondered if TC did anything different.
I am going to go looking for a console and will report back how it works. From TCs pic it appears to fit just about like it does on a 911. Just need to fab up a face plate to mount the gauges to, and then figure how to mount the face plate to the console...
Having one in hand will make the visualization a bit easier

Posted by: AZ914 Feb 13 2011, 12:58 PM

Dan.. do a search on 'interior' or 'getty' by user ROCKARIA. He has a 'basically' a full 911-look interior in his 914 (dash, doors, console)

Posted by: carr914 Feb 13 2011, 03:51 PM

It was in the car, but it has been a while. I remember the tab at the back and after seeing the pictures I now remember the tabs on the sides

Posted by: DanT Feb 13 2011, 03:59 PM

thanks,
checked it out but all the pics were linked and are no longer available.


TC, thanks. I am just going to find one on the cheap and give it a try....can't be all that difficult to make it fit.

Posted by: carr914 Feb 13 2011, 04:58 PM

Making it fit was easy. Just remember to buy the SC big rubber shift boot as well - the hole in the console is big

Posted by: echocanyons Jun 16 2018, 06:18 PM

Question for anyone who has done this.
How did you route the heater lever?

Posted by: Steve Jun 17 2018, 12:21 AM

I found other pictures including a slice for the heater lever
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Posted by: echocanyons Jun 17 2018, 11:30 AM

Awesome! Looks like just a bit of dremel work.

Posted by: flmont Jun 17 2018, 09:56 PM

I had that same idea today..hmm