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> Modifying an SC or Carrera center console for 914, anyone done this?
DanT
post Feb 12 2011, 06:58 PM
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I have been thinking about using a 911 center console from an SC or 80s Carrera for my 914. Make a plate to cover the storage bin for the gauges.

using one of these (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


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post Feb 12 2011, 10:15 PM
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Interesting... haven't seen that done. Will it reach the dash?
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post Feb 12 2011, 10:21 PM
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Don't know Mark...that was one of my quandaries.
I guess until I find one to test fit I won't know unless someone here has tried it.

Will also have to make a slot for the heater floor control...but that would be easy with a carbide side cut bit on the Dremel and some careful measuring.

Even if it didn't reach all the way up to the dash wouldn't be a deal breaker since they didn't reach all the way to the dash in a 911 anyway (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I am going to see if I can find a cheap test subject and see how it fits. If it works it might be a nice addition to the car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Feb 12 2011, 10:52 PM
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Yes, my Carrera has a center console but in the Carrera it doesn't reach the bottom of the dash as I recall... Mine is up on the lift in the garage but this is my recollection.
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post Feb 12 2011, 10:58 PM
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I am pretty sure there is something like a 2" gap between the top of the console and the bottom of the dash in an SC or Carrera.
That is where I had an aftermarket AC vent plumbed off the front bulkhead AC outlet...I had one of those in my '84 and '87 Carreras... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


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post Feb 13 2011, 06:43 AM
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Yes, I have

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post Feb 13 2011, 09:18 AM
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I have one. Had the same idea. I've never test fit it into a 914 though. Now I don't have to. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)
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post Feb 13 2011, 09:40 AM
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T.C., perfect, do you have any other pics of the install, or can you describe how you mounted it? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Feb 13 2011, 10:09 AM
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I don't have the car anymore, but kept the console for a future car. I think that is my only pic.
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post Feb 13 2011, 10:44 AM
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mounting? or was the pic just a mockup?
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post Feb 13 2011, 10:57 AM
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Looks like there are three tabs that you could simply screw to the center tunnel.


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post Feb 13 2011, 11:07 AM
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yes, I saw those tabs on the pic I posted, just wondered if TC did anything different.
I am going to go looking for a console and will report back how it works. From TCs pic it appears to fit just about like it does on a 911. Just need to fab up a face plate to mount the gauges to, and then figure how to mount the face plate to the console...
Having one in hand will make the visualization a bit easier (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Feb 13 2011, 12:58 PM
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Dan.. do a search on 'interior' or 'getty' by user ROCKARIA. He has a 'basically' a full 911-look interior in his 914 (dash, doors, console)
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post Feb 13 2011, 03:51 PM
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QUOTE(carr914 @ Feb 13 2011, 11:09 AM) *

I don't have the car anymore, but kept the console for a future car. I think that is my only pic.



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mounting? or was the pic just a mockup?


It was in the car, but it has been a while. I remember the tab at the back and after seeing the pictures I now remember the tabs on the sides
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post Feb 13 2011, 03:59 PM
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QUOTE(AZ914 @ Feb 13 2011, 11:58 AM) *

Dan.. do a search on 'interior' or 'getty' by user ROCKARIA. He has a 'basically' a full 911-look interior in his 914 (dash, doors, console)

thanks,
checked it out but all the pics were linked and are no longer available. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)


TC, thanks. I am just going to find one on the cheap and give it a try....can't be all that difficult to make it fit. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Feb 13 2011, 04:58 PM
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Making it fit was easy. Just remember to buy the SC big rubber shift boot as well - the hole in the console is big
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post Jun 16 2018, 06:18 PM
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Question for anyone who has done this.
How did you route the heater lever?
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post Jun 17 2018, 12:21 AM
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I found other pictures including a slice for the heater lever
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post Jun 17 2018, 11:30 AM
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Awesome! Looks like just a bit of dremel work.
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post Jun 17 2018, 09:56 PM
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I had that same idea today..hmm
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