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Posted by: TINKERGINEERING Jun 14 2020, 08:45 AM
Episode 5 Dash Pad Teardown
Taking the Dash Pad out wasn't so bad! I think my secret weapon for this job might not exist as much when its time to reinstall. 
I found a few things that I am wondering about. Maybe you know what it is.
Lots of wiring labeling too. I hope you enjoy this. I am getting better at working on this car too.
Thanks for all the advice from the amazing 914World community! So much more learning to do. I don't know much about this car- only what I learn from taking it apart.
Also, I need to figure out how to get my logo under my name on the Post/thread left side. It loaded 128x128 and I can see it on the right side of my profile page, its there, but doesn't appear on the left under my name. Admin I know is my next step.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5YLvfCt_Mc
Posted by: ConeDodger Jun 14 2020, 09:36 AM
The item under the secret door is a mileage counter for the later cars that needed emission control devices serviced. It has a speedo cable attached to it coming from the back of the speedometer gauge to the proximal side, and a second cable going to the transmission from the distal side. Since you will not be using the transmission, you can disconnect and remove both. You will probably use a GPS speedometer, though with the kind of acceleration you will have, you will have a lag before it catches up with you.
My experience is that all the dash nuts are nylon but I've only owned 3 914's so it could be I'm wrong. The point being, in the years before you were born, someone might have messed a bit with the dash and used metal nuts to put it back.
Francis, I wish I'd gotten my kids involved with the cars sooner (like you). Now, whenever they need something done they pull the car in to the garage and sit and stare at it until I start fixing it. 
BTW, you have a future in video production! Very entertaining!
Posted by: SirAndy Jun 14 2020, 10:12 AM
Also, I need to figure out how to get my logo under my name on the Post/thread left side. It loaded 128x128 and I can see it on the right side of my profile page, its there, but doesn't appear on the left under my name. Admin I know is my next step.
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=24031
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Posted by: Rleog Jun 14 2020, 12:29 PM
Your interest in all this is too cool, Frances. Keep learning. Love the videos.
Posted by: ben*james Jun 14 2020, 04:04 PM
Way to go Frances and dad!
It's really cool to see you having so much fun with this project. Keep it going!
Posted by: cuddy_k Jun 14 2020, 04:15 PM
Another great video! So much fun to see Frances discovering things as she goes. Does she know how lucky she is to have someone else doing the shooting?? Especially a real Director of Photography? 
. Awesome motion control time lapse too!
Posted by: SirAndy Jun 14 2020, 04:19 PM
Posted by: mepstein Jun 14 2020, 07:48 PM
My experience is that early cars have two dash nuts in steel and the rest plastic. Seen it on at least 5 cars now.
Posted by: DucRS Jun 14 2020, 08:04 PM
Everything about this video is soo cool and very well put together. ![popcorn[1].gif](style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
Subscribed!
Posted by: bandjoey Jun 14 2020, 08:23 PM
a great video. will be watching for more !..
Posted by: djway Jun 15 2020, 01:53 AM
Enjoying your progress.
For wire labels my life became much easier when I stopped using tape for the labels and started using these.
https://www.amazon.com/Amgate-Write-Ethernet-Marking-100pcs/dp/B0153CAU2M
The tape often becomes illegible over time.
Keep up the great work.
Posted by: ConeDodger Jun 15 2020, 06:39 AM
My experience is that early cars have two dash nuts in steel and the rest plastic. Seen it on at least 5 cars now.
That’s why I said I didn’t know. My 3 cars have been late like hers. (She has a mileage counter) you have much broader experience than I do Mark. Why the steel though?
Posted by: roblav1 Jun 15 2020, 08:23 AM
My late 73 had 7 nylon and 2 steel dash nuts. I doubt that dashtop was ever off before.
Posted by: Jett Jun 15 2020, 08:50 AM
My experience is that early cars have two dash nuts in steel and the rest plastic. Seen it on at least 5 cars now.
All three of my cars have nylon and metal
Posted by: sb914 Jun 15 2020, 08:55 AM
My late 73 had 7 nylon and 2 steel dash nuts. I doubt that dashtop was ever off before.
Mine as well .
Posted by: mepstein Jun 15 2020, 10:35 AM
My experience is that early cars have two dash nuts in steel and the rest plastic. Seen it on at least 5 cars now.
That’s why I said I didn’t know. My 3 cars have been late like hers. (She has a mileage counter) you have much broader experience than I do Mark. Why the steel though?
My guess is as good as yours.
Go TINKERGINEERING
Posted by: TINKERGINEERING Jun 21 2020, 12:17 PM
Enjoying your progress.
For wire labels my life became much easier when I stopped using tape for the labels and started using these.
https://www.amazon.com/Amgate-Write-Ethernet-Marking-100pcs/dp/B0153CAU2M
The tape often becomes illegible over time.
Keep up the great work.
What! We are on it. Thanks for letting me know
Posted by: TINKERGINEERING Jun 21 2020, 12:20 PM
The item under the secret door is a mileage counter for the later cars that needed emission control devices serviced. It has a speedo cable attached to it coming from the back of the speedometer gauge to the proximal side, and a second cable going to the transmission from the distal side. Since you will not be using the transmission, you can disconnect and remove both. You will probably use a GPS speedometer, though with the kind of acceleration you will have, you will have a lag before it catches up with you.
My experience is that all the dash nuts are nylon but I've only owned 3 914's so it could be I'm wrong. The point being, in the years before you were born, someone might have messed a bit with the dash and used metal nuts to put it back.
Francis, I wish I'd gotten my kids involved with the cars sooner (like you). Now, whenever they need something done they pull the car in to the garage and sit and stare at it until I start fixing it.
BTW, you have a future in video production! Very entertaining!
Wow! Thank you! Maybe you are right, it does look like people have been all over this car for years. Maybe I should go back to all nylon nuts, I have more research to do.
Thank you for the kind words
Posted by: TINKERGINEERING Jun 21 2020, 12:22 PM
Also, I need to figure out how to get my logo under my name on the Post/thread left side. It loaded 128x128 and I can see it on the right side of my profile page, its there, but doesn't appear on the left under my name. Admin I know is my next step.
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=24031
There's two places to upload user images, one is to show on your profile page (which you found) but the one that shows next to each of your posts is your avatar.
To upload an avatar image go to:
My Controls/Edit Avatar Settings
Omg thank you for letting me know. i am going to try this right now
Posted by: TINKERGINEERING Jun 21 2020, 12:23 PM
My late 73 had 7 nylon and 2 steel dash nuts. I doubt that dashtop was ever off before.
Hello Thank you for your response. this all looks original as well
Posted by: TINKERGINEERING Jun 21 2020, 12:23 PM
a great video. will be watching for more !..
Thanks for following along
Posted by: TINKERGINEERING Jun 21 2020, 12:26 PM
Another great video! So much fun to see Frances discovering things as she goes. Does she know how lucky she is to have someone else doing the shooting?? Especially a real Director of Photography?
. Awesome motion control time lapse too!heeeeey Thanks for checking it out. I am uploading my next episode about taking the bumpers off right now.
I have high expectations for the visuals
Posted by: TINKERGINEERING Jun 21 2020, 12:27 PM
Your interest in all this is too cool, Frances. Keep learning. Love the videos.
Thanks. for watching.
Posted by: VegasRacer Jun 21 2020, 12:56 PM
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Omg thank you for letting me know. i am going to try this right now
WooHoo.
It worked. 
Chalk up another victory for Frances.
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