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Left Side Ignition, converting your dash |
McMark |
Nov 25 2016, 11:52 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
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) |
sixnotfour |
Dec 4 2016, 01:25 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,409 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
911 columns 69-73
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Harpo |
Jan 16 2017, 06:25 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,304 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Motor City aka Detroit Member No.: 13,469 Region Association: None |
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Mark Henry |
Jan 17 2017, 09:54 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
911 columns 69-73 Just in case anyone was wondering why a 74 or later column will not work here is a photo. The length difference is about 2 inches. The 73 column will be 8.75 inches long So you can't mod a /4 column even if you have the fab skills? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I said I wasn't going to do it, but I found the turn and wiper switches in my stash and a friend is sending me an ignition switch. I thought I had a /6 column, couldn't find it and it's off of a '76 anyways. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Looks like I'm collecting parts for next winter's project. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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