Left Side Ignition, converting your dash Options

[McMark]

About a year ago I struck a deal with Pete at Restoration Design to start reproducing the 914-6 dash piece. I gave him a discount on a fuel injection system in trade for the die development costs. He finished these up awhile ago, and they're now available on his web site. But it wasn't until now that I had time to install one. It's a pretty easy process that I'll detail here.

Here's the repalcement piece from RD. I intended the design to be cut apart and not installed as one piece. The idea is that you can mark the lock section and cut it out. And then what you're left with is the new piece and a template to mark the location where the new piece goes. The switch 'bump' and the little notch at the bottom of the dash are the alignment markers. It's not idiot proof though, so measure twice and cut once.

Marking where I want the cuts.


Precision cutoff wheel work. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif)


Template in place to mark dash for cutting.



More precision surgery. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)


Replacement piece fits in the hole.


I TIG welded it, but MIG works fine. Go slow, take brakes. Heat is the enemy.

Grind and smooth to a no-filler needed finish.


All in all, it took me almost exactly 2 hours to install the piece. It's lined up perfectly with the other holes and it's ready for install.

I can do these for $200, send your dash to me and I'll convert it. This one isn't spoken for, but I'm saving first right of refusal for Rob (ConeDodger) since last I heard he wanted a left ignition. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif)

[McMark]

Gotta look if I still have my shim information or any of those left. The bearings are easy. I'll let you know.

[Harpo]

Mark I would be interested in your bearing fix as well.

Thanks

David

Gotta look if I still have my shim information or any of those left. The bearings are easy. I'll let you know.