Dash to windshield seal/getty dash install, Is it really needed/what does it do |
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
Dash to windshield seal/getty dash install, Is it really needed/what does it do |
736conver |
Jan 2 2006, 03:57 PM
Post
#1
|
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,117 Joined: 25-May 03 From: SE Wisconsin Member No.: 736 Region Association: None |
Just install my getty dash. I dont think I can get that seal back on the bottom the way the dash is. In fact I had to take it off to get the dash to go in.
What does this seal do. Is it just a cosmetic thing? Attached thumbnail(s) |
Aaron Cox |
Jan 2 2006, 04:20 PM
Post
#2
|
||
Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
keeps the vinyl from coming up i think? |
||
736conver |
Jan 2 2006, 04:23 PM
Post
#3
|
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,117 Joined: 25-May 03 From: SE Wisconsin Member No.: 736 Region Association: None |
I was thinking along those lines. I cant imagine what sealing purpose it would have.
|
SirAndy |
Jan 2 2006, 05:39 PM
Post
#4
|
||
Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,815 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
mhmmm, my getty dash fit under that seal without any trouble ... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif) Andy |
||
736conver |
Jan 2 2006, 05:54 PM
Post
#5
|
||
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,117 Joined: 25-May 03 From: SE Wisconsin Member No.: 736 Region Association: None |
|
||
SirAndy |
Jan 2 2006, 11:11 PM
Post
#6
|
||
Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,815 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
mine is Carbon Fiber. yes, it goes all the way under the seal and the front is sort of rounded and has tabs that hit the metal sub-dash ... (IMG:http://www.sirandy.com/pix/914/2003.05.19/IMGP2076.JPG) (IMG:http://www.sirandy.com/pix/914/2003.05.19/IMGP2075.JPG) (IMG:http://www.sirandy.com/pix/914/2003.05.19/IMGP2084.JPG) i did cut the hoop for the old gauge cluster off, but it would actually have fit with that in place, i just knew i wasn't going to go back to a stock dash, so i cut the hoop anyways ... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif) Andy |
||
SirAndy |
Jan 2 2006, 11:12 PM
Post
#7
|
Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,815 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
|
Aaron Cox |
Jan 2 2006, 11:14 PM
Post
#8
|
Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
got enough gauges???
whats the oil tank read with a /4 (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/av-943.gif) and 2 temp gauges (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) |
SirAndy |
Jan 2 2006, 11:28 PM
Post
#9
|
||
Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,815 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
that pic was taken the first drive after i got the car back together. i didn't have time to install all the correct/needed gauges. by now, it looks much different. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) the oil-tank reads nothing for now, but it will as soon as the 3.6L is installed ... (planning ahead is obviously not your cup of tea! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/poke.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) ) all 911 gauges are functional (except oil level, see above), got a working clock on the right. the center console has Amps, Volt and CHT (on Cyl. 3) ... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/flipa.gif) Andy |
||
Aaron Cox |
Jan 2 2006, 11:31 PM
Post
#10
|
Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/poke.gif)
very cool..... very cool.... oh i planned ahead....got a 904 gauge (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/tongue.gif) |
736conver |
Jan 2 2006, 11:44 PM
Post
#11
|
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,117 Joined: 25-May 03 From: SE Wisconsin Member No.: 736 Region Association: None |
Andy,
Your dash sits alot lower then mine. Mine sits flush with the lip that the seal goes on. I see by your pictures you have plenty of clearance, clarence. Thats a roger, roger. So is this a needed seal or cosmetic. Anyone........Bueller........... |
SirAndy |
Jan 2 2006, 11:48 PM
Post
#12
|
||
Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,815 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
i don't know. does the glas sit on it? if not, i don't see why it would be needed ... i put mine in before i added the windshield, so i'm not sure if the glas actually sits on the bottom part of the seal .... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool.gif) Andy |
||
Rand |
Jan 3 2006, 12:46 AM
Post
#13
|
||
Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
In my worthless opinion... NO, it is NOT needed. Unless...... The cosmetic difference matters to you. You need concourse correctness. And maybe another reason that someone else will post? Anyone? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) I say do what you want. It is not structurally important. |
||
Rockaria |
Jan 3 2006, 01:50 PM
Post
#14
|
ZippidyDoDah... Group: Members Posts: 817 Joined: 2-May 03 From: Southwest, USA Member No.: 645 Region Association: None |
I believe it's cosmetic. But I put my Getty in without removing the windshield. Slipped right into place and I used a rubber knife to gently get the seal on top.
http://lib.nmsu.edu/~clandt/914/gettydash/index.html You might want to put it in. I think the install will look bad without a seal there. (IMG:http://lib.nmsu.edu/~clandt/914/gettydash/914dash18.jpg) Cool! |
736conver |
Jan 3 2006, 02:00 PM
Post
#15
|
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,117 Joined: 25-May 03 From: SE Wisconsin Member No.: 736 Region Association: None |
I would put it on/in if it would fit. But it just doesnt. My picture above is gone now. But you can see in my new one below that my dash fits right on top of where the seal goes. I thinking the bolts that were glassed into the dash where put in the wrong spot and thats why it fits so far back.
I think my fix is painting a border on the windshield. That will still give it a nice clean look. Attached image(s) |
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 27th September 2024 - 02:06 PM |
All rights reserved 914World.com © since 2002 |
914World.com is the fastest growing online 914 community! We have it all, classifieds, events, forums, vendors, parts, autocross, racing, technical articles, events calendar, newsletter, restoration, gallery, archives, history and more for your Porsche 914 ... |