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> 911 Dash Swap, Anyone done this?
KaptKaos
post Feb 4 2005, 12:13 PM
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Has anyone done a 911 Dash swap? Is it worth it? What donor dash would someone use to do this? What are the perils?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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post Feb 4 2005, 12:14 PM
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Yes, I'll explain in a second, I just wanted to answer first.

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Ok, both dashes are cut out, templates are made of the section you need out of the 911 dash, then you cut off the parts of the 914 dash you need to act as fillets, tack those on, and install the new 914/11 dash.

Make any sense?


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post Feb 4 2005, 12:39 PM
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I don't like 'em...they don't look "correct" in a 914....something is "off" with the scale or ?????

anyways......some people do dig them, here is a thread that SirAndy started about his:

911-ish dash
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post Feb 4 2005, 12:41 PM
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here you go....
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post Feb 4 2005, 12:44 PM
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I like them, and I want one.. I was trying to get one with the group deal on lids, supposedly if the lid deal happens they will discount other items in the catalog. I haven't been able to get a price out of anyone and have pretty much given up. (they didn't return my call) It would have to be a pretty sweet deal for me to be able to afford it anyways. Perhaps we should get together a group and propose a group buy of dashes?

(I really like the CF dash andy has and it's cheaper than getting a FG one and having it covered)
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post Feb 4 2005, 01:32 PM
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Not so sure I am into the CF look myself.

My dash is cracked badly, needs to be repaired/replaced, so I was thinking that a 911 dash would be good. Get the extra guages, clock, etc. I also am on Aaron's list for the triple guage face, so its a toss up for me atm.

Any other opinions or comments?


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post Feb 4 2005, 01:38 PM
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here is what i did.....

my dash was cracked. sent it to the evil doctor.... it came back better than new (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)

and i have the 904 gauges being made so you dont need the extra gauges (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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post Feb 4 2005, 02:08 PM
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911 Dash? You bettcha... I did a write up on it using the Getty Design dash. It rocks!

Enjoy,

http://lib.nmsu.edu/~clandt/914/gettydash/index.html
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post Feb 4 2005, 02:20 PM
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Chris, I have no intention of doing it, but your "how to" is great. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Feb 4 2005, 02:31 PM
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(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif) I like the look of a 911 dash in leather. I know I'll never get to putting one in though (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif)
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post Feb 4 2005, 02:38 PM
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QUOTE (Rockaria @ Feb 4 2005, 12:08 PM)
911 Dash? You bettcha... I did a write up on it using the Getty Design dash. It rocks!

Enjoy,

http://lib.nmsu.edu/~clandt/914/gettydash/index.html

Sweet job Chris. Thanks for the info!
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post Feb 4 2005, 02:45 PM
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Yup, here's how I did mine
http://www.phoenixhobbies.com/html/911_dash.html
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post Feb 4 2005, 02:54 PM
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QUOTE (Phoenix-MN @ Feb 4 2005, 02:45 PM)
Yup, here's how I did mine
http://www.phoenixhobbies.com/html/911_dash.html


Thanks for the great feedback on my writeup guys.

I would have loved to have not only the upper but lower 911 dash as well, like that one. I have spent some time thinking about how I could pull it off. I think I will do some more thought on it now.

Thanks...
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post Feb 4 2005, 02:59 PM
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Nice job. I knew someone did the 911 cut out. I just couldnt remember where I saw it. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Feb 4 2005, 03:03 PM
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I have a brand new Getty FG dash in the box if anyone is interested. I ended up going with a 904 gauge instead.
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post Feb 4 2005, 03:07 PM
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I like the look but to me it's too much work for too little payoff. There are easier ways to add an oil pressure gauge. I think I'd only attempt it if I already had the car torn apart.
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post Feb 4 2005, 04:31 PM
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Hey Joe....you know what else about the 911 looks good...

The whole car....I'm just sayin.
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post Feb 4 2005, 05:04 PM
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QUOTE (mikester @ Feb 4 2005, 02:31 PM)
Hey Joe....you know what else about the 911 looks good...

The whole car....I'm just sayin.

Ya' know....

"Nice beetle."- Emily age 4
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post Feb 4 2005, 05:41 PM
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You lame guys wth your half ass Getty dashs (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

Oh well, then that must make me the lame King (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif) Heres mine, a complete 70 911 dash, wiring, fuse panel, steering column, ignition modual, turn signal and wiper switches, all the plugs, all the goodies!

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Anthony's right to an extent, but its all about what you like. Then, the time doesn't really matter. Its not just about having an oil pressure/temp gauge, i REALLY have a hard-on for the 911 dash. So, this one came out of a wreck.

Did I also mention i have no life (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif) , just the makings of a bitchen car that isn't going anyware really really fast...
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post Feb 4 2005, 06:00 PM
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no wonder your car is taking 3+ damn years to finish.....wow, that is a lot of work....better you than me (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)

i'm getting lazier and have less ambition to make my car unique or special (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif)

look professional (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/pray.gif)
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