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Custom Dash Face |
digit3 |
Oct 10 2023, 10:03 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 29 Joined: 23-November 19 From: Tucson Member No.: 23,665 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Hey all,
Wondering if anyone has crafted a one-piece dash face panel? I'm thinking of having somebody cut a piece of metal that would fit around the steering column that I could drill holes in for my three switches (lights, fogs, hazards) to the left of the wheel and have the entire right side clean. I would remove the climate controls, cig lighter, glovebox and lock. Ideas? Existing templates? Thanks |
tygaboy |
Oct 10 2023, 10:23 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,302 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
I did. One piece .063 alumunum with steering column cut out. Full width for an early lower dash but easy enough to trim it shorter if you have dash vents.
It requires you remove any areas of the factory dash that prevent the panel from sitting flat against it. Again, easy enough to do. Attached thumbnail(s) |
digit3 |
Oct 10 2023, 10:53 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 29 Joined: 23-November 19 From: Tucson Member No.: 23,665 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I did. One piece .063 alumunum with steering column cut out. Full width for an early lower dash but easy enough to trim it shorter if you have dash vents. It requires you remove any areas of the factory dash that prevent the panel from sitting flat against it. Again, easy enough to do. Thanks for this. Sent you a PM to discuss. |
sb914 |
Oct 10 2023, 11:23 AM
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Surf Guru Group: Members Posts: 4,314 Joined: 25-November 12 From: Brookings,Oregon Member No.: 15,191 Region Association: Southern California |
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76-914 |
Oct 11 2023, 06:47 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,507 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
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East coaster |
Oct 12 2023, 06:09 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,687 Joined: 28-March 03 From: Brigantine, NJ Member No.: 487 Region Association: None |
On my last 914 I eliminated the glove box and radio and used a single piece of brushed stainless laminate (like for countertops/cabinets). It looked and worked great, was lightweight, and didn’t get finger prints like real metal. It was also easy to work with. The pics make it look almost white from the camera flash, but in person it looks just like brushed stainless.
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