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]

I had thought the same, but only one part number would suggest there is no variation. We can ask for a measurement from n early car. But from what can be seen in the pictures is that the glove box lock area looks to have the same amount of relief in that area. The inner side is harder to see. Yes the glove box size has changed, but on a minor detail where the early dash tooling would fit the later style would not warrant making a new tool to decrease the area. There is no benefit to changing it.

I will call this a late dash, in that it was to fit onto a late car but there is only one part number.

Anyone with an early dash that they can measure the indentation?

[mepstein]

I had thought the same, but only one part number would suggest there is no variation. We can ask for a measurement from n early car. But from what can be seen in the pictures is that the glove box lock area looks to have the same amount of relief in that area. The inner side is harder to see. Yes the glove box size has changed, but on a minor detail where the early dash tooling would fit the later style would not warrant making a new tool to decrease the area. There is no benefit to changing it.

I will call this a late dash, in that it was to fit onto a late car but there is only one part number.

Anyone with an early dash that they can measure the indentation?

I just took some measurements. Yes, they are different. The early dash is 2cm wider at the opening. I'm sure either can be made to fit early or late but to be correct, there are two different sizes. Here's why you should make the early one as well - 6's have become so valuable that anyone doing a restoration will want the correct dash. Even if an early dash was 2x what your charging now, it would sell. You may not have a bunch of pre-orders but if your new dash is an exact match, it will be gold to a 6 owner. I'm sure there are some origional GT's $200-350K these days that could use a new dash as well. Be the one they call.

Let me know if you need more early info. The dash on my easrly conversion car is in very good condition and eventually I will have to pull it off to refinish the metal dash.