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| warrenoliver |
 Apr 19 2012, 07:25 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 363 Joined: 11-November 06 From: McFarland, Wisconsin Member No.: 7,199 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
I just got a new dash cap from JC Whitney. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Looks pretty nice but now I have to get it on. I plan to just clip it on and not glue it down like a lot of others have done. I tried to put it on but it does not go on as easily as I thought. Do I have to take off the A pillar trim in order to get this thing on?
Thanks. Warrenoliver |
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| KENNY |
Apr 19 2012, 07:27 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 142 Joined: 5-February 03 From: Orlando fl. Member No.: 243 Region Association: None |
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| Spoke |
Apr 19 2012, 08:10 AM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,978 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None 
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Is this the glue-on type of plastic cap or a Dash top replacement.
My 914 came with a plastic dash cap. The PO gave it to me when I purchased the car and I just placed it on top of the dash to drive home. Since 2003, I have not glued the cap on and it fits pretty good just sitting there.... |
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| warrenoliver |
Apr 19 2012, 08:20 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 363 Joined: 11-November 06 From: McFarland, Wisconsin Member No.: 7,199 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(Spoke @ Apr 19 2012, 09:10 AM)  Is this the glue-on type of plastic cap or a Dash top replacement. My 914 came with a plastic dash cap. The PO gave it to me when I purchased the car and I just placed it on top of the dash to drive home. Since 2003, I have not glued the cap on and it fits pretty good just sitting there.... Spoke and Kenny, Thanks for the quick response. Yes, it is the glue on plastic dash cap and I too hope to just set it on top of my already cracked dash. The problem I am having is that it is too long so looks like I will have to take off the A Pillar mouldings - I will probably crack them too! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif) |
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| luskesq |
Apr 19 2012, 09:37 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 276 Joined: 24-October 10 From: Fresno, CA Member No.: 12,303 Region Association: Central California |
I got one from JC Whitney and yes, A-pillar moldings do need to come off. I saw no need to use the silicone that came with the cap. Fits nice and tight. If a need arises down the road it is easy enough to remove and then glue. I did however need to trim a very small amount around one side next to the ashtray. I'm happy with the appearance, function and cost. To remove the A-pillar molding it is helpful to first loosen the interior molding across the top.
Keith |
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