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> 914 "Esterle" Dash top GB -Level 2 discount availale until all orders filled $150 off, Production has begun - This one is a little different in the GB 2 levels of discount
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post Apr 13 2015, 03:48 PM
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We are wrapping up the tooling on the late dash tops in another 3-4 weeks. I say 5 as typically there's always something that takes a little longer. These are made from a NOS original. The method of manufacture will allow it to look like NOS, but will actually be more robust in that you will not have the expansion and contraction issues the OEM did, but the texture is an exact duplicate.

We are doing something a little different in having 2 levels of group buy. If you sign up before these go in production, your cost will be $310, if you execute the transaction,when these are a week from being ready to ship. Think "pre-order".

So you will have a period 1 week prior to place the order, we will contact you to let you know. This gets you the very best pricing.

If you can't do it right away, we will be keeping the GB open for 30 days after we start shipping , your order will be filled in order, and you cost will be $400. The full retail on these will be $550.

We didn't want to put this out there until we know we could make a good product.

I was really hoping to have a prototype ready for WCR, but it's just too close.

I wanted to thank Ken for making his NOS dash available for duplication, so the part will bear his name.

So who's game?
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rick 918-S
post Apr 13 2015, 03:55 PM
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Wow! What great news! I want one but what if I have to bail later. BTW: I have a crack free early dash pad iffin you think you want to reproduce the early ones too... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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post Apr 13 2015, 04:02 PM
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Great new (I have a crack free dash, so its not a huge thing for me.. but the community it certainly is)!!!! Is the targa bar pad also in the works?
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post Apr 13 2015, 04:05 PM
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Same here, mine is crack free too, but I'm very interested in purchasing one of these as a backup. Will there be a core exchange requirement? And +1 for the targa bar pad!
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post Apr 13 2015, 04:06 PM
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Might as well....

put me down for one.
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post Apr 13 2015, 04:06 PM
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Even your regular price is awesome. I'm also looking for the targa pad.
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post Apr 13 2015, 04:07 PM
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yep I am in...invoice/ IM me when ready... (75)

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post Apr 13 2015, 04:15 PM
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Mines 73 is that late, if so sign me up mark!
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post Apr 13 2015, 04:56 PM
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Yes, +1. PM me when you need payment.
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post Apr 13 2015, 05:03 PM
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I too have a '73; put me down for one if it is for my year.
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post Apr 13 2015, 05:10 PM
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What size wheels can I fit?
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I am in IF(here comes the high maintenance guys.....) they are available with the ashtray deleted. If that is available, I'll send the money now!
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post Apr 13 2015, 05:24 PM
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I have a '72 a '74 and a '75.

I have a brand new in the box dash from AP Products (about 5 years old). How can I tell the difference between new and old? I need at least one and will "pre-order".

This is awesome.

PS: I need three targa pads...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Apr 13 2015, 06:16 PM
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Well I guess the shoots the crap out of the "sad day for 914 rubber" I posted!

Mark your the guy we all love to hate. I am so in let me know when to pay. As if you don't have my credit card memorized by now.

I am expecting a quality part here. Ok so who is going to let me move in with them when I tell my wife? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Apr 13 2015, 06:42 PM
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I am honored. And glad that I don't have to keep my mouth shut anymore! Mark and I have talked about this on and off for what seems like a few years now, and I was excited to be involved, even if all I did was loan him a part.

And, yes, I know that my NOS piece is not worth as much now, but I did it for you people! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Apr 13 2015, 06:58 PM
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The Porsche parts catalog only lists one top pad (but different early and late lower pads)so I assume these new pads will fit early or late? Perhaps they just look a little different.

Mark, I want one for my very early '73. Just tell us where and when to sign up.

Nick
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post Apr 13 2015, 07:09 PM
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QUOTE(MoveQik @ Apr 13 2015, 04:10 PM) *

I am in IF(here comes the high maintenance guys.....) they are available with the ashtray deleted. If that is available, I'll send the money now!


I'm sorry, we are molding in high pressure tooling. So we can't really have the ability to delete, like it was being recovered.
I'd love to help you out, but it wouldn't pencil out to make the tool modifiable for this option.
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post Apr 13 2015, 07:12 PM
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Well I guess the shoots the crap out of the "sad day for 914 rubber" I posted!

Mark your the guy we all love to hate. I am so in let me know when to pay. As if you don't have my credit card memorized by now.

I am expecting a quality part here. Ok so who is going to let me move in with them when I tell my wife? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)


These will be a quality part. Hopefully at this price point and a little advance warning, you have some time to "grease the wheels".

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post Apr 13 2015, 07:15 PM
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QUOTE(NFBrown @ Apr 13 2015, 05:58 PM) *

The Porsche parts catalog only lists one top pad (but different early and late lower pads)so I assume these new pads will fit early or late? Perhaps they just look a little different.

Mark, I want one for my very early '73. Just tell us where and when to sign up.

Nick

I only have late cars, so I would have to double check, but it is my understanding the variation is in the clearance for the glove box. They very well may be interchangeable, with the later part superseding the previous, I will do some research before I dive into it.
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post Apr 13 2015, 07:17 PM
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QUOTE(dlkawashima @ Apr 13 2015, 03:05 PM) *

Same here, mine is crack free too, but I'm very interested in purchasing one of these as a backup. Will there be a core exchange requirement? And +1 for the targa bar pad!


I should have answered this earlier. No exchange, these will be all brand new. You order we ship.
Thanks,
Mark
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post Apr 13 2015, 07:17 PM
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I'm in too. Thanks for doing this. My dash is trashed.
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