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| Qarl |
 Mar 5 2005, 10:53 PM
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Shriveled member  Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None   |
A while back, I redid the dash.
My '75 car had the later style basket weave dash face with the metal embedded inside. It was pretty beat up. I cut a new dash face out of Formica, got some of the earlier style basket weave and glued it using the 3M Super Adhesive. 9 months later, it is pealing around the cutouts. I DID make it larger than the actual dash face plate and it is tucked underneath the dash top and the lower dash pad. It won't do. Since I really won't have basketweave anywhere else in the car, I am thinking of maybe doing something else unique to the dash face. Options... 1. Brushed aluminum dash face. This would look good with my silver Prototipo steering wheel, silver gauge rings, and the brushed aluminum pedal board (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/blog-1110084713.jpg) 2. Cover dash face and lower dash face in black felt ala 914-6 GT. My only hesistations are a. I would really like to keep the lower dash pad, and two the GTs didn't have the air vents on the dash, so my car will look a bit odd. (IMG:http://mishilo.image.pbase.com/u32/9146gt/large/22289761.59BrumosPorsche9146GT008.jpg) I could still do just the dash face. And the upper dash too. This would aid in reducing glare on the windshield 3. Carbon fiber - I "could" do this. I do have a carbon fiber fan shroud on my engine. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-2-1072287092.jpg) 4. Cut a dash face plat out of black ABS plastic that has some sort of grain to it (similar to the dash pads). no pics 5. Have a dash face cut out of metal and powder coat it to match the silver powder coated gauge rings... (IMG:http://www.my914-6.com/images/DSCN1745.JPG) I am looking for opinions and suggestions... |
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| Aaron Cox |
Mar 5 2005, 11:01 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
qarl, you are my twin!
i have a brushed AL prototipo, a 904 gauge, etc.... im making a brushed AL dash insert.... |
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| scotty b |
Mar 5 2005, 11:04 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
First off, did you remove and coat the O.E. rings or install some kind of kit? Do you have the correct ring crimper and if so where did you get it?
Second, suggestions = paint it body color, wood veneer, "engine turned" aluminum (scotch loc disc in a drill press does a great job), brushed aluminum |
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| Qarl |
Mar 5 2005, 11:07 PM
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Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None |
The gauges were redone by Palo Alto Speedometer. I didn't touch them. They powdercoated new rings and crimped them on when the gauges were refurbished.
I don't like the body color dash face. I have seen a few and didn't care for it. It has to either be black or silver... I just gotta figure out which way to do it. |
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| boxstr |
Mar 5 2005, 11:13 PM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Karl Final meeting Monday with manufacturer for the brushed stainless steel dash inserts.The plan is to make them for all options, and for all years.
I have all of the templates and just need to finalize the number of different sets that will need to be made to correspond with the different 914s. One thing I have not been successful at is the gauge bezel overlays. I did go to China for intital setup. Cost was way more than I wanted it to be. It would have been years to get into the red. Craig |
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| SteveL |
Mar 5 2005, 11:26 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 658 Joined: 7-August 03 From: Andover, MN Member No.: 991 Region Association: None 
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I love the texture of the guage panel - how did you do that? I vote for the dash face done the same way.
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| Qarl |
Mar 5 2005, 11:35 PM
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Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None |
Heck... that's an option too...
The gauge panel is plastic... the '75 and '76 cars came that way instead of the metal gauge holders in the '70 to '74. I could get some crinkle paint to do the same thing... However, I want to eliminate some things on the dash... like some of the switch holes and the rectangular seat belt warning light cutout. |
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| Qarl |
Mar 5 2005, 11:37 PM
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Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None |
Craig...
My only issue is I'd like the dash face to have the following... 1. One contiguous piece from left side to left side of glove box. Separate piece for glove box 2. Holes for headlights, foglight, hazard switches and cigaratte lighter 3. Delete hole for seatbelt warning light 4. DIN cutout for radio 5. Cut to fit '75 or '76. I think it is different below the steering column... |
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| Aaron Cox |
Mar 5 2005, 11:38 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
im a stickler for 1 piece around the column (pull column to install) |
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| iamchappy |
Mar 5 2005, 11:39 PM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
Time to start poking around the internet to see if sheets of vinyl grain or plastic sheets are available.
Be back shortly. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool.gif) |
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| scotty b |
Mar 5 2005, 11:43 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
You can get textured powder coat. I don't know if the texture could be exactly matched to the plastic, but if not you could replace the housing with a steel one. I would get a strip of 18 gauge sheet metal, cut to fit and cut the holes you want and get it coated if you like that look.
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| MattR |
Mar 5 2005, 11:46 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,279 Joined: 23-January 04 From: SF Bay Area Member No.: 1,589 Region Association: Northern California |
Speaking of dash faces, does anyone have a dash face already drawn up? Any cad files you guys want to share? Or maybe just some dimensions? I dont really want to start from scratch, but I will if I have to.
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| Qarl |
Mar 5 2005, 11:49 PM
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Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None |
I like the idea of possibly matching the crinkle finish of the dash cluster...
I have some ideas now... Hmmm..... |
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| iamchappy |
Mar 5 2005, 11:57 PM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Got it ABS plastic sheeting with leather grain or pebble grain.
Like the dash caps stuff. Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)is one of the most widely used plastics. As a result of its high impact resistance and suitability for heavy duty applications,ABS has found wide acceptance in the refrigeration and automotive industries, as well as for the printing and display markets. ABS is particularly suitable for vacuum forming. ABS can be manufactured in a range of thicknesses from 200micron to 5mm with a maximum width of 1600mm. It is available in leather grain, fine grain and deep grain finishes on thicknesses of 1.5mm-3mm and specific colours can be made to order. Specialised ABS products incorporating extruded layers of acrylic for superior resistance to UV attack can be manufactured. High impact polystyrene (HIPS) sheet is manufactured by Ampaglasin thicknesses ranging from 200 micron to 4mm. HIPS sheet has multiple applications in many markets, it can be vacuum formed, silk screened and machined. It is suitable for point of sale display units, indoor signage, showcases and packaging inserts. HIPS sheet is also extensively used in the refrigeration andautomotive markets, where its superior qualities for thermoforming make it a versatile choice. |
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| markb |
Mar 6 2005, 12:41 AM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California
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I'd be interested in one for the 70. Depending on price, I might go for one for the 72 also. |
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| Dr Evil |
Mar 6 2005, 01:36 AM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 22,995 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Anodized aluminum? I am in the same quest right now. I have similar gauge bezels, and a similar wheel.
Vinyl with silver trim? |
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| xsboost90 |
Mar 6 2005, 06:24 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,393 Joined: 2-August 04 From: cincinnati Member No.: 2,432 |
i have a guy that is going to cut out mine from aluminum on a waterjet machine, but i have to send him a template for my 76 first. I dont have a seatbelt hole, and im deleting my radio, but other than that, should be the same. He said the first one cost the most, so ill prob have like four to six made and sell the others.
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| Qarl |
Mar 6 2005, 10:25 AM
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Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None |
XSboost90
I may be interested... I would like one as described above... 2 switch holes on the left... 1 switch hole on the right and cigarette lighter hole No seatbelt light DIN radio cutout Blower control cutout Panel to cover glove box When you get to it, let me know what the price may be. I am interested in brushed aluminum or brushed stainless... |
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| Aaron Cox |
Mar 6 2005, 10:28 AM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
yup me too.... headlight/hazard/fog (1 piece around the column) cigarette lighter (no seatbelt light) DIN radio cutout | NO DOOR HANDLE HOLES |
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| Qarl |
Mar 6 2005, 10:34 AM
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Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None |
What are door handle holes?
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