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Posted by: RiqueMar Aug 3 2021, 07:32 PM

Hi everyone,

Realized I needed to create these for my car, any interest in these on the site? Plan to have a whole kit including the dash panels, clam-shell, etc.

Posted by: 914Sixer Aug 3 2021, 07:56 PM

Sweet

Posted by: jim_hoyland Aug 4 2021, 05:08 AM

Nice work

Posted by: mb911 Aug 4 2021, 05:58 AM

More info please

Posted by: RiqueMar Aug 4 2021, 11:10 AM

Testing these last night, few minor adjustments. I should have an ABS model this evening, and first pieces in 7-10 days. Elaborating on the design, I plan to have different models and the ability to customize; With / without radio or blower controls, glovebox, ability to use with later-dash(s), etc.

Simultaneously, will be pulling a mold of the 914-6 clamshell / trim-pieces and, maybe, the lower dash-pad.

Posted by: 914Sixer Aug 4 2021, 01:34 PM

What is the thickness of the abs plastic? Original metal is very thin and escutcheon is not very long. Thinking there is a market for standard 914 dash both early and late.

Posted by: RiqueMar Aug 4 2021, 04:00 PM

QUOTE(914Sixer @ Aug 4 2021, 12:34 PM)

Posted by: Montreal914 Aug 4 2021, 05:39 PM

I haven't worked on the dash of my car as it is reasonably good looking. That beeing said, I am interested in what you are working on and trying to understand your offer.

If I get this right, there is an extra layer that seems to be double faced taped to the dash structure as we can see in the borrowed pictures online.





You are then offering that face layer that gets the vinyl, and you could offer to customize it, for example having a 52mm opening for fuel gauge?

Posted by: PCH Aug 4 2021, 05:46 PM

I'd be interested in a brushed aluminum dash panel for an early (1971) 4 cylinder.

It looks like that could be accomplished by deleting the hole for the ignition and deleting the hole closest to the right of the steering column.

Posted by: RiqueMar Aug 4 2021, 09:44 PM

QUOTE(Montreal914 @ Aug 4 2021, 04:39 PM)

I haven't worked on the dash of my car as it is reasonably good looking. That beeing said, I am interested in what you are working on and trying to understand your offer.

If I get this right, there is an extra layer that seems to be double faced taped to the dash structure as we can see in the borrowed pictures online.





You are then offering that face layer that gets the vinyl, and you could offer to customize it, for example having a 52mm opening for fuel gauge?

Posted by: RiqueMar Aug 4 2021, 09:55 PM

QUOTE(PCH @ Aug 4 2021, 04:46 PM)

Posted by: porbmw Aug 5 2021, 12:49 AM

well, my 6 is missing the metal...am definitely interested

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Aug 5 2021, 09:01 AM

we have duplicates of the originals on the shelf in steel

Posted by: Spocknasty Aug 5 2021, 03:21 PM

I'm interested if the panel is aluminum

Posted by: RiqueMar Aug 5 2021, 10:39 PM

Hi All - thanks for the nice comments. Looking at it, believe I’ll be offering these in all Aluminum and ready for the first-orders next-week!

For those looking for custom applications, shoot me a PM and let’s figure out how to ‘make it happen’.

Posted by: RiqueMar Aug 10 2021, 12:08 PM

Happy to say that I finished the final test-piece last night, and first units are in production. Currently, all pieces are laser cut .080 Aluminum, and I'll be offering these initially for $150.00 - shipped. From my research, believe this price to be pretty competitive, as what I could find was at or over the $300 mark.

For those looking for 914 dash-plates, either somewhat 'stock' or with modifications (Holes, No-holes Radio delete, etc.) post here or send me a PM or email, enrique@914seis.com

I'm heading to Werks Reunion Thursday-Friday (anyone want to meet up?), so I hope to get a few pictures of the finished item this weekend or early-next week.

Posted by: RiqueMar Aug 16 2021, 06:12 PM

First units DONE! Very proud of how these turned out!

Posted by: 914Sixer Aug 16 2021, 06:36 PM

Very nice!

Posted by: RiqueMar Aug 17 2021, 06:07 PM

Test-fit these, and the fit is perfect. Almost a shame to put the dash-face vinyl over them, they would look great with a deeper-brush finish on the Aluminum.

Posted by: Spocknasty Nov 10 2023, 04:52 PM

Any chance you're still producing these?

-Mike