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> Gauging Interest, 914-6 Dash Panels - DONE!
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post Aug 3 2021, 07:32 PM
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Hi everyone,

Realized I needed to create these for my car, any interest in these on the site? Plan to have a whole kit including the dash panels, clam-shell, etc.

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post Aug 3 2021, 07:56 PM
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post Aug 4 2021, 05:08 AM
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Nice work (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Aug 4 2021, 05:58 AM
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Testing these last night, few minor adjustments. I should have an ABS model this evening, and first pieces in 7-10 days. Elaborating on the design, I plan to have different models and the ability to customize; With / without radio or blower controls, glovebox, ability to use with later-dash(s), etc.

Simultaneously, will be pulling a mold of the 914-6 clamshell / trim-pieces and, maybe, the lower dash-pad.

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What is the thickness of the abs plastic? Original metal is very thin and escutcheon is not very long. Thinking there is a market for standard 914 dash both early and late.
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QUOTE(914Sixer @ Aug 4 2021, 12:34 PM) *

What is the thickness of the abs plastic? Original metal is very thin and escutcheon is not very long. Thinking there is a market for standard 914 dash both early and late.



@914sixer - final pieces will definitely be in metal. For now, ABS is just the next step
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post Aug 4 2021, 05:39 PM
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I haven't worked on the dash of my car as it is reasonably good looking. That beeing said, I am interested in what you are working on and trying to understand your offer.

If I get this right, there is an extra layer that seems to be double faced taped to the dash structure as we can see in the borrowed pictures online.

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You are then offering that face layer that gets the vinyl, and you could offer to customize it, for example having a 52mm opening for fuel gauge? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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I'd be interested in a brushed aluminum dash panel for an early (1971) 4 cylinder.

It looks like that could be accomplished by deleting the hole for the ignition and deleting the hole closest to the right of the steering column.
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QUOTE(Montreal914 @ Aug 4 2021, 04:39 PM) *

I haven't worked on the dash of my car as it is reasonably good looking. That beeing said, I am interested in what you are working on and trying to understand your offer.

If I get this right, there is an extra layer that seems to be double faced taped to the dash structure as we can see in the borrowed pictures online.

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You are then offering that face layer that gets the vinyl, and you could offer to customize it, for example having a 52mm opening for fuel gauge? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)


@Montreal914 - Yep, all correct (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)
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QUOTE(PCH @ Aug 4 2021, 04:46 PM) *

I'd be interested in a brushed aluminum dash panel for an early (1971) 4 cylinder.

It looks like that could be accomplished by deleting the hole for the ignition and deleting the hole closest to the right of the steering column.



@PCH - Yep! Typically, the holes are there on the dash panels, just not visible because the vinyl covers over it. Check out this great video from Ian Karr, around the 19-minute mark, he talks about this > Video Here - Ian Karr: Porsche 914 - How to Restore the Dashboard
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well, my 6 is missing the metal...am definitely interested (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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we have duplicates of the originals on the shelf in steel
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post Aug 5 2021, 03:21 PM
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I'm interested if the panel is aluminum
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Hi All - thanks for the nice comments. Looking at it, believe I’ll be offering these in all Aluminum and ready for the first-orders next-week!

For those looking for custom applications, shoot me a PM and let’s figure out how to ‘make it happen’. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif)
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Happy to say that I finished the final test-piece last night, and first units are in production. Currently, all pieces are laser cut .080 Aluminum, and I'll be offering these initially for $150.00 - shipped. From my research, believe this price to be pretty competitive, as what I could find was at or over the $300 mark.

For those looking for 914 dash-plates, either somewhat 'stock' or with modifications (Holes, No-holes Radio delete, etc.) post here or send me a PM or email, enrique@914seis.com

I'm heading to Werks Reunion Thursday-Friday (anyone want to meet up?), so I hope to get a few pictures of the finished item this weekend or early-next week.

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First units DONE! Very proud of how these turned out!


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Test-fit these, and the fit is perfect. Almost a shame to put the dash-face vinyl over them, they would look great with a deeper-brush finish on the Aluminum.

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Any chance you're still producing these?

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