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| Moose01 |
 Jun 1 2018, 09:28 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 14-November 10 From: Houston, Tx Member No.: 12,386 Region Association: None  |
Hello,
After years of looking at the horrible wood added to my dash face I ripped it all off! The radio plate is or was damaged, its old a cracked. I removed the metal face plate and ordered a new "one" from a vendor. I have the correct material as well, all good right? ... I managed to remove all of the switches, not sure if I can actually reinstall them. However I cannot get the lighter out! I did remove the wiring which was a ****! The lighter is now "free", hanging in the hole, but I cannot get it out of the dash. I cut the old face plate off! How can I get the lighter housing out and then reinstall? There must be something simple I am missing?? Also the small "handle" for the glove box door is missing, any idea where I can get another one? I have tried the usual suspects for parts to no avail. I might just make one. Thanks Chris Any other 14 guys in Houston? |
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| porschetub |
Jun 3 2018, 03:50 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,697 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
I'am glad I had no lighter then ,PO removed it I presume its where my fuel gauge is now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) .
I really hate working behind the dash excess is pretty crap to most things. |
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| Moose01 |
Jun 4 2018, 11:37 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 14-November 10 From: Houston, Tx Member No.: 12,386 Region Association: None |
The picture solved the riddle for me. I forced it off, gently. I managed to save and reuse the retaining ring. I have an early 6. I then remounted the lighter by using it on the back side of the face plate vice the dash. I pulled the wires through the dash, reconnected and then installed the whole unit on to the dash with double stick tape, as per the factory. The left side was a b***h, I removed the fuse block and snaked my hand up to the backside of the dash for the light switch install. It all just worked. I am pleased with the result.
As for the wood grain dash, it could have very well been added by the dealer. I have had the car for 8 years and the previous owner something like 20 years and I know he did not add it. send me an email at Christophercarbaugh@gmail.com and I will track down a photo. I think I have one of the old dash. Thanks for the help Chris BTW, I am close to downtown. I would goto one of the PCA car weekend coffee sessions if another 914 wants to show up! |
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Moose01 Dash Face plate help! Jun 1 2018, 09:28 AM
gcrotvik In the early cars, the lighter has a flat metal re... Jun 1 2018, 09:56 AM
Matty900 :agree:
I took lots of photos of the whole remova... Jun 1 2018, 10:30 AM
Moose01
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I took lots of photos of the whole remov... Jun 1 2018, 03:28 PM Moose01
In the early cars, the lighter has a flat metal r... Jun 1 2018, 03:28 PM worn
In the early cars, the lighter has a flat metal ... Jun 1 2018, 04:03 PM jcd914 I used a 4 1/2 inch grinder with a cut-off disc to... Jun 1 2018, 05:29 PM Hans Jan
I'm in Sugar Land, but do not have the knowl... Jun 2 2018, 04:39 PM xperu
I'm in Sugar Land, but do not have the knowl... Jun 3 2018, 01:45 PM xperu
Hello,
After years of looking at the horrible wo... Jun 3 2018, 01:48 PM gandalf_025 I’d like to see a picture Of the “Horrible Woo... Jun 3 2018, 02:06 PM gandalf_025 Chris
Here is a picture of the dash removed fro... Jun 4 2018, 12:36 PM Moose01 I took the wood off a few years ago. But it looke... Jun 4 2018, 02:51 PM Moose01 I finally managed to complete the dash. I was dis... Jun 18 2018, 08:36 AM |
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