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 Options

[Mikey914]

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?

[Mikey914]

Interestingly enough, I noticed the tops may be the same. I thought there was variation, but I can't see it very well in the pictures I can find. It may be the same part.

[bigkensteele]

Interestingly enough, I noticed the tops may be the same. I thought there was variation, but I can't see it very well in the pictures I can find. It may be the same part.

I am not positive, but I think that the underside of my dash does not have smooth vinyl all the way to the edge, which would be revealed on an early application without the side vents. Perhaps Mark can verify. I am guessing/hoping that the new units might be smooth.

The other thing that I have heard is that the late version somehow inhibits the glove box from opening all the way, but I can't see how that would be the case. Perhaps I am thinking of the bottom pad on that.