TINKERGINEERING Dash Pad Teardown, Time to remove the busted up dashed with some help from the 914 Community |
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TINKERGINEERING Dash Pad Teardown, Time to remove the busted up dashed with some help from the 914 Community |
TINKERGINEERING |
Jun 14 2020, 08:45 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 190 Joined: 15-March 20 From: Sierra Madre, CA Member No.: 24,031 Region Association: Southern California |
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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) 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 |
ConeDodger |
Jun 14 2020, 09:36 AM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,616 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) BTW, you have a future in video production! Very entertaining! |
SirAndy |
Jun 14 2020, 10:12 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,682 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
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. @TINKERGINEERING 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 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) |
Rleog |
Jun 14 2020, 12:29 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 608 Joined: 12-October 03 From: Middleton, MA Member No.: 1,239 Region Association: North East States |
Your interest in all this is too cool, Frances. Keep learning. Love the videos.
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ben*james |
Jun 14 2020, 04:04 PM
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LIFER Group: Members Posts: 525 Joined: 16-February 09 From: Portland Oregon Member No.: 10,062 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Way to go Frances and dad!
It's really cool to see you having so much fun with this project. Keep it going! |
iankarr |
Jun 14 2020, 04:15 PM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,481 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
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? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif). Awesome motion control time lapse too!
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SirAndy |
Jun 14 2020, 04:19 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,682 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
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mepstein |
Jun 14 2020, 07:48 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,317 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
My experience is that early cars have two dash nuts in steel and the rest plastic. Seen it on at least 5 cars now.
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DucRS |
Jun 14 2020, 08:04 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 105 Joined: 29-May 19 From: Riverbank CA Member No.: 23,173 Region Association: Central California |
Everything about this video is soo cool and very well put together. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
Subscribed! |
bandjoey |
Jun 14 2020, 08:23 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,926 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
a great video. will be watching for more !.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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djway |
Jun 15 2020, 01:53 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 787 Joined: 16-October 15 From: Riverside Member No.: 19,266 Region Association: Southern California |
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-Etherne...s/dp/B0153CAU2M The tape often becomes illegible over time. Keep up the great work. |
ConeDodger |
Jun 15 2020, 06:39 AM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,616 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
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? |
roblav1 |
Jun 15 2020, 08:23 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 528 Joined: 18-September 12 From: KY Member No.: 14,943 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
My late 73 had 7 nylon and 2 steel dash nuts. I doubt that dashtop was ever off before.
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Jett |
Jun 15 2020, 08:50 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,641 Joined: 27-July 14 From: Seattle Member No.: 17,686 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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sb914 |
Jun 15 2020, 08:55 AM
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Surf Guru Group: Members Posts: 4,316 Joined: 25-November 12 From: Brookings,Oregon Member No.: 15,191 Region Association: Southern California |
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mepstein |
Jun 15 2020, 10:35 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,317 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Go TINKERGINEERING (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) |
TINKERGINEERING |
Jun 21 2020, 12:17 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 190 Joined: 15-March 20 From: Sierra Madre, CA Member No.: 24,031 Region Association: Southern California |
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-Etherne...s/dp/B0153CAU2M The tape often becomes illegible over time. Keep up the great work. What! We are on it. Thanks for letting me know |
TINKERGINEERING |
Jun 21 2020, 12:20 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 190 Joined: 15-March 20 From: Sierra Madre, CA Member No.: 24,031 Region Association: Southern California |
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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) 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 |
TINKERGINEERING |
Jun 21 2020, 12:22 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 190 Joined: 15-March 20 From: Sierra Madre, CA Member No.: 24,031 Region Association: Southern California |
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. @TINKERGINEERING 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 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Omg thank you for letting me know. i am going to try this right now |
TINKERGINEERING |
Jun 21 2020, 12:23 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 190 Joined: 15-March 20 From: Sierra Madre, CA Member No.: 24,031 Region Association: Southern California |
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