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What a great deal! piratenanner.gif Take your time and get it right. Thx again for doing this, Mark.
euro911
QUOTE(rick 918-S @ May 25 2015, 09:10 AM) *
SoCal Andy even used a late pad on his 6. They can be modded for use with no issue. He will have to chime in to give the details.

Anywho, agree.gif I'm now in for two as I just used my last mint factory pad in 7 of 9 as she goes to her new owner.
Well heck by golly - iffin it'll work on a 71, I'm in

So what do I need to do, now Mark?
... paypal or send you a check for $xxx ? confused24.gif
Mblizzard
QUOTE(A&P Mech @ May 25 2015, 11:20 AM) *

I used that exact argument with the wife. It worked. biggrin.gif



worked for me too. Not as hard as I thought. Can't wait to see these.
ConeDodger
QUOTE(Mblizzard @ May 25 2015, 09:44 AM) *

Mark you will be a most hated person among many 914 wife's if these turn out as good as stock. Looks like 5 weeks is about the right amount of time it takes to convince a 914 wife that this is a necessity.


I have never told Yopu that I was going to buy anything. If she notices, I just give her $500 and send her shopping. Trust me, it works. biggrin.gif

I'll take one Mark...
Dtjaden
I somehow missed this thread until now but I am definitely in for one on my 73.

Thanks for all you do,

Darryl
worn
QUOTE(Dtjaden @ May 25 2015, 03:36 PM) *

I somehow missed this thread until now but I am definitely in for one on my 73.

Thanks for all you do,

Darryl

Thanks Daryl,
Cause I missed it too. No core? I am soooo in! WhadaIavdado? I can send $. Just promise me what you said! Did the same with mgb and tr6 and what a change it made. The tr6 example was made in Port Angeles.
lonewolfe
I can't believe I missed this thread too! I need two but can only swing one right now. Please add me to the list for one for my 5/72 car with vents!
narino
Take my money!

Sorry I missed this thread, I'll take one for my '72. I have side vents, so looks like this will be a match. biggrin.gif
crawler
Put me down for 1
Thanks
NFBrown
I want one. Just tell us when to pay.

Nick
Mikey914
The mold is 98% done. We are just awaiting completion of the substructure to do our 1st test shot!
So close it hurts
sb914
Yeah can't wait (seven) beer3.gif
Kansas 914
QUOTE(Mikey914 @ May 27 2015, 09:44 AM) *

The mold is 98% done. We are just awaiting completion of the substructure to do our 1st test shot!
So close it hurts

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matthepcat
Can't believe I missed this. I'm in for one.
75914-L20C
Oooh! drooley.gif I'll take one. Can't believe I didn't see this thread before.
steuspeed
If this is as nice as the bumper pads, I'm in.
rick 918-S
There are two kinds of 914 dash pads. Ones with cracks and ones that will crack.
Mikey914
QUOTE(rick 918-S @ May 27 2015, 08:22 PM) *

There are two kinds of 914 dash pads. Ones with cracks and ones that will crack.

The new ones we are designing to be less prone to cracking.
Niklas
I am in for one.
rick 918-S
QUOTE(Mikey914 @ May 28 2015, 01:39 AM) *

QUOTE(rick 918-S @ May 27 2015, 08:22 PM) *

There are two kinds of 914 dash pads. Ones with cracks and ones that will crack.

The new ones we are designing to be less prone to cracking.


Yep and I'm really excited to see this happen! first.gif
v82go


Please add me to the list and let me know when its time to pay.


Thanks Bob
GregAmy
QUOTE(v82go @ May 29 2015, 07:00 AM) *

Please add me to the list and let me know when its time to pay.


Thanks Bob

Ditto. I'm in too, dammit.

GA, who needs to start selling some stuff from inventory to pay for this...
eric9144
F it, I'm in too

I have a NOS dash in box, am curious to get them side by side...
bigkensteele
QUOTE(eric9144 @ May 29 2015, 07:31 AM) *

F it, I'm in too

I have a NOS dash in box, am curious to get them side by side...

Early or late?
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Mikey914
African or European?

No seriously early or late?
eric9144
QUOTE(Mikey914 @ May 29 2015, 04:03 PM) *

No seriously early or late?

Late
euro911
QUOTE(Mikey914 @ May 29 2015, 04:03 PM) *
African or European?

No seriously early or late?
(Neanderthal or Cro-Magnon?)
eric9144
QUOTE(euro911 @ May 29 2015, 05:50 PM) *

QUOTE(Mikey914 @ May 29 2015, 04:03 PM) *
African or European?

No seriously early or late?
(Neanderthal or Cro-Magnon?)

It does decorate the wall of my man cave... idea.gif
Mikey914
Wanted to update all on this. We have been going through some issues with the internal metal on this one it has to be perfect and we can't cast he top with all the pins in due to the angles they are at. Factory had some sexy expansion clips that went in after the fact. We had thought about recreating those, but the answer was much easier and better. We have designed an internal clip for the metal that will allow for the threaded pins to be turned in like a regular screw, due to the tight clearances, it wasn't like we could just weld a nut in place as it was too deep.

What does this mean to you?

It will be possible to actually have the troublesome studs set and to actually screw on the ones needed during the installation. We will provide just like the factory, but you will be able to screw in and out the studs for installation. We have yet to try this as we are finishing the other half of the tool this next week, but it means that the 1st part will be by July 10th.

I wanted to update everyone on this as there have been more than a few that have asked, but I'm finally happy with the solution we have figured out and I'm optimistic that the installation will be MUCH easier.

Mark


AKA Mikey914
lonewolfe
Thanks for the update! Sounds like a great solution Mark!
76-914
Well, I guess I'll need to get off my ass and install an A/C if I'm going to have the dash opened up. So take your time Mark. I need the extra time to gather up a bunch of extra $$$ for Vintage Aire.
Gint
What the hell, sign me up too Mark. Thanks.
Mikey914
Well we have the metal pretty much squared away. We may add some reinforcement in the gauge cluster hood, but need so make sure it will not interfere with the tool. The OEM only has a 1/4" dis rod, and it's at the bend, not in the actual hood itself. While tho is not critical, I keep finding myself in the mode of while I'm doing this, we could improve something else.
We are finalizing the tool itself this next week and will be doing our first pull on the mold.

We should be test fitting this next Saturday. I have a car with everything out so as soon as it's ready we can check fit.

If I'm happy with the product we will start asking for orders with production to start the following week.

I'll be contacting all here in order of the thread.

Thanks to all, lots of pictures to follow soon.

Thanks,
Mark
AKA mikey914
sb914
beer3.gif seven
bahnzai
That is great news. Got a car sittin' ready with the windshield and the old dash out, waitin on this baby.
Thanks
Danny
funk
I'm in!! when do we pay or how do we pay with group buy??pay 914 rubber directly with a note or what?? also I cannot pay till aug 1 is that too late??
Mikey914
QUOTE(funk @ Jul 17 2015, 09:41 PM) *

I'm in!! when do we pay or how do we pay with group buy??pay 914 rubber directly with a note or what?? also I cannot pay till aug 1 is that too late??

Not too late. I'm just updating all that are interested. As spelled out in the 1st thread, I will open up the prepurchase phase as soon as I have my 1st article. It will take me about another 2 weeks to make the substructure in quantity and get the quantity of material I will need to make these.
So you should be fine. Even if you miss the 1st level of discount, the 2nd tier will be open for a few weeks I'd imagine.

Once I start shipping the price goes up. After all preorders are filled it goes to full retail.
I will start PMing all as soon as I have my first part in hand. You WILL need to bump this thread to get the code for the GB.
danimal16
Mike,

I am in for an early one.

DanB
Mikey914
QUOTE(danimal16 @ Jul 18 2015, 05:19 AM) *

Mike,

I am in for an early one.

DanB

Technically, I'm only making the "late" one, but it should be able to be used on the early also. I will be checking the fit on an early car to see what differences there are if any other than the glove box door and how much that actually affects it.
walterolin
If you are making early dashes - with the center vent, I want one.

Thanks,
Olin
Mikey914
The vent section is actually on the metal portion, covered with vinyl. We are doing the front section that has the ash try and the "hood" over the instrument cluster.
They should in theory fit and the only real issue we have anticipated is the glove box area.
Mark
walterolin
Oops, my bad. I haven't seen my dash in a while, it's on a shelf waiting. I'm in if it will fit.
randav88
please contact me when new pad is available 73 914 2.0
Mike Fitton
I am in if it will work on an early car.
flmont
Iam also in on one ,..
mepstein
Put me down for 1 please. Thanks, Mark
bulitt
QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Jul 18 2015, 01:34 AM) *

QUOTE(funk @ Jul 17 2015, 09:41 PM) *

I'm in!! when do we pay or how do we pay with group buy??pay 914 rubber directly with a note or what?? also I cannot pay till aug 1 is that too late??

Not too late. I'm just updating all that are interested. As spelled out in the 1st thread, I will open up the prepurchase phase as soon as I have my 1st article. It will take me about another 2 weeks to make the substructure in quantity and get the quantity of material I will need to make these.
So you should be fine. Even if you miss the 1st level of discount, the 2nd tier will be open for a few weeks I'd imagine.

Once I start shipping the price goes up. After all preorders are filled it goes to full retail.
I will start PMing all as soon as I have my first part in hand. You WILL need to bump this thread to get the code for the GB.


Ok, I am in for one! Bump.
Valy
What's the ETA on this?
I'm interested.
whitetwinturbo
QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Apr 13 2015, 02:48 PM) *

We are wrapping up the tooling on the late dash tops in another 3-4 weeks. I say 5 as typically there's always something that takes a little longer. These are made from a NOS original. The method of manufacture will allow it to look like NOS, but will actually be more robust in that you will not have the expansion and contraction issues the OEM did, but the texture is an exact duplicate.

We are doing something a little different in having 2 levels of group buy. If you sign up before these go in production, your cost will be $310, if you execute the transaction,when these are a week from being ready to ship. Think "pre-order".

So you will have a period 1 week prior to place the order, we will contact you to let you know. This gets you the very best pricing.

If you can't do it right away, we will be keeping the GB open for 30 days after we start shipping , your order will be filled in order, and you cost will be $340. The full retail on these will be $399.

We didn't want to put this out there until we know we could make a good product.

I was really hoping to have a prototype ready for WCR, but it's just too close.

I wanted to thank Ken for making his NOS dash available for duplication, so the part will bear his name.

So who's game?


I'm in for 1973 fitment. Please confirm availability....
elwood-914
Please put me in for one.
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