Hi All,
Due to the large demand from overseas members, I am now making the Moulds for the Left Hand Drive type 3 dash.
Will be making both the old Wraparound, and the newer Normal Dash Cover.
The Finnish will be the same as the RHD dash as posted in the following thread >>>http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 72&t=20365
Should there be more info, and as the mould progress, I will be posting the info here.
Your feed back will be appreciated.
Herman
Type 3 LHD dash Covers - NEW
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Type 3 LHD dash Covers - NEW
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Re: Type 3 LHD dash Covers - NEW
Hi Mike,
Good to see you here,
Very nice bunch of guys here, and some even know about those VW thinga-ma-bob, thingees, I hear clever guys talk about.......
why not introduce your self to all, on our special thread, >>>> http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... start=4620
Sure these guys will love to hear about your VW history......
Welcome again.
Herman
Good to see you here,
Very nice bunch of guys here, and some even know about those VW thinga-ma-bob, thingees, I hear clever guys talk about.......
why not introduce your self to all, on our special thread, >>>> http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... start=4620
Sure these guys will love to hear about your VW history......
Welcome again.
Herman
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
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Re: Type 3 LHD dash Covers - NEW
Hi All,
Progress is being made with the mould, as always this is the part that really take time,
No rushing during this stage.
But we still on track.
Will keep you posted.
Herman
Progress is being made with the mould, as always this is the part that really take time,
No rushing during this stage.
But we still on track.
Will keep you posted.
Herman
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
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Re: Type 3 LHD dash Covers - NEW
Here is an Photo of the RHD dash cover fitted to the car.
will post photos of the LHD dash as soon as the prototype units come off the mould.
Development work on mould still going well.
The mould is being built up as we speak.
Watch this space.......
will post photos of the LHD dash as soon as the prototype units come off the mould.
Development work on mould still going well.
The mould is being built up as we speak.
Watch this space.......
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
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Re: Type 3 LHD dash Covers - NEW
YOR!... looks great!
Any hope of something like this being done for the S Beetle Dash sometime in the future???
Seeing as the only new replacements you find is LHD Super Beetle dash's...
Lemi know...
Peace
Any hope of something like this being done for the S Beetle Dash sometime in the future???
Seeing as the only new replacements you find is LHD Super Beetle dash's...
Lemi know...
Peace
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Re: Type 3 LHD dash Covers - NEW
Post me a Photo of the dash you want, let me have a look at it. Different angles...OD_1 wrote:YOR!... looks great!
Any hope of something like this being done for the S Beetle Dash sometime in the future???
Seeing as the only new replacements you find is LHD Super Beetle dash's...
Lemi know...
Peace
Have you tried GOOGLE.
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
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Re: Type 3 LHD dash Covers - NEW
Lol, ya... I've tried everything... The only company i ever found that made RHD super beetle dash boards was in Turkey... but it looked like seriousretrovan wrote:Have you tried GOOGLE.
Will PM u some pics soon.
OH YEAH!!
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Re: Type 3 LHD dash Covers - NEW
Here are some pics of the new dash's...
Hope this helps...
Hope this helps...
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Re: Type 3 LHD dash Covers - NEW
Is this a new design dash, or is it a OEM standard dash.OD_1 wrote:Here are some pics of the new dash's...
Hope this helps...
Have you a photo of a RHD dash and is it possible to get one good dash for sizing.
Have to have one to make one, ....so to speak.....
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
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Re: Type 3 LHD dash Covers - NEW
Hi Retrovan,
The pics above are of newly manufactured 1303 dashboards but follow the same design as the original OEM versions. I have some pictures of the originals on my PC but its currently in for repairs... When i get it back i'll post them up...
I happen to have a spare dashboard in my garage which i was gonna use as a test dummy when i got to the stage of testing out methods to restore my bugs interior. You can definetly take it if its being used towards the goal of New replacement 1600S RHD Dashboards... it would be my pleasure!
Dunno how your gonna get it to PE though...
If u can figure that out, it yours!
Peace
The pics above are of newly manufactured 1303 dashboards but follow the same design as the original OEM versions. I have some pictures of the originals on my PC but its currently in for repairs... When i get it back i'll post them up...
I happen to have a spare dashboard in my garage which i was gonna use as a test dummy when i got to the stage of testing out methods to restore my bugs interior. You can definetly take it if its being used towards the goal of New replacement 1600S RHD Dashboards... it would be my pleasure!
Dunno how your gonna get it to PE though...
If u can figure that out, it yours!
Peace
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Re: Type 3 LHD dash Covers - NEW
Hi OD_1,OD_1 wrote:Hi Retrovan,
The pics above are of newly manufactured 1303 dashboards......
...I happen to have a spare dashboard in my garage which... You can definetly take it if its being used towards the goal of New replacement 1600S RHD Dashboards... it would be my pleasure!
Dunno how your gonna get it to PE though...
If u can figure that out, it yours!
Peace
The getting to PE is the easiest of the hole job....
Would have to see the dash in person to know for sure, but it looks possible...
Only one problem, we need to take a pole, here and UK, and Aus, to see what the market is...
As the cost is high to make the mould, as well as to mould each unit, we need to know how many we can spread the cost over, and if the guys will pay that amount for a new dash.........
Suggest you start a thread here and maybe on The Samba, and other Beetle Forums, to get others to show interest and how much they are prepared to pay for it.
You may get an idea from my "Dash" threads. What are the price of the other RHD dash (Turkey)
What you say..............
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
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Re: Type 3 LHD dash Covers - NEW
LHD Dash cover is still in progress, do not fear, we have not stopped working on it, just loaded with work, so all has slowed down a bit.
This enables the process to be done right, the 1st time, so no reworking needed.
Will keep you informed and post 1st off here.
Till later guys,
Thanks
Herman
This enables the process to be done right, the 1st time, so no reworking needed.
Will keep you informed and post 1st off here.
Till later guys,
Thanks
Herman
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
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Re: Type 3 LHD dash Covers - NEW
Hi All,
Just an update about the tooling for the dash mould.
Standard mould now complete, and will now be sized to length, then the "Wraparound" inserts will be fitted, and tested.
Not far off now, two weeks tops, maybe, if that famous Irishman stays clear.....
Will let you know.
Herman
Just an update about the tooling for the dash mould.
Standard mould now complete, and will now be sized to length, then the "Wraparound" inserts will be fitted, and tested.
Not far off now, two weeks tops, maybe, if that famous Irishman stays clear.....
Will let you know.
Herman
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
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Re: Type 3 LHD dash Covers - NEW
Hi All,
Just an update on the Left Hand Dash.
The Moulds are now done, I have checked them and are now being polished.
The machine has been booked for Friday when we going to do both 1st OFF test run.
If all works out, the units will be moulded with in next week.
Will keep you updated on this thread.
Herman
PS;- Tramp, your dash has survived, in its original condition, and will be coming back to you with a new unit.
Just an update on the Left Hand Dash.
The Moulds are now done, I have checked them and are now being polished.
The machine has been booked for Friday when we going to do both 1st OFF test run.
If all works out, the units will be moulded with in next week.
Will keep you updated on this thread.
Herman
PS;- Tramp, your dash has survived, in its original condition, and will be coming back to you with a new unit.
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc