Another Dash Crack - Help

[testa-rossa]

So, I have the typical cracks in my 1985 dash and I need to know what to do to fix the issue. I'm leaning against just covering the dash with another material. I'd rather fix it the right way now rather than putting a band aid on it and eventually doing it the right way later anyway.


There aren't OEM replacement Dash's for my 1985 911 for sale here. I think I've seen people use the OEM dash from a 964. So, can I just purchase this one and install it? Will it fit without much modification?

How do I remove the dash? Does anyone have a step by step to remove the dash? I know i need to remove the windshield but how do I remove the dash itself?

Thanks for all of your help.

[KNS]

Try a search here on having your dash recovered, looks fantastic at a fraction of the cost of new.

[timmy2]

Search just dashes, $1200 or do it yourself as I did, search "finally back in the game" page 7 or so.

[Chuck.H]

Wow those are some huge cracks!!!

Still, I'd recover it - I did mine with alcantara and really like the result - IMHO this is the best material for dashes; it's stretchy and non-glare. On my '89 the dash comes out without too much fanfare, on your... well, you don't say but your speedo looks different... I'm not sure its' so easy to remove.

Chuck.H
'89 TurboLookTarga, 349k miles

[Mike80911]

Link to a very good dash replacement thread
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/595939-my-dash-swap-964-dash-84-carrera.html

[Unobtanium-inc]

George from AIR can recover that dash perfectly, and for a LOT less than Just Dashes. On top of that he is a Porsche driver, Porsche fan, and a big contributor to these forums, so we should support him! His handle is Geshagi and there are a number of threads on his work in dash restoration. You should see the '67 dash that was handed to him cracked in half! - Matt

[kkkarpuk]

+1 for George at AIR, he did my dash and it came back beautiful. Great service, quick turnaround time and a quality job.

Ken

[testa-rossa]

Thanks everyone. How do I remove the dash?

[LakeCleElum]

Originally Posted by testa-rossa

Thanks everyone. How do I remove the dash?

What year? It matters. Doesn't look like a long hood, but if so, windshield comes out first...

[testa-rossa]

it's an 85.

[dshepp806]

I think the glass has to come out (although not sure-I know my 89's dash comes out without windshield removal, but earlier models are a bit different...),..surely look for those that can recover this....the suggested ones can take care of your needs, for sure.

BEST!

Doyle

[cdrik915]

You can find brand new dashboard at Lakewell.be.

[testa-rossa]

Does anyone have a step by step to remove the dash? I know i need to remove the windshield but how do I remove the dash itself?

[timmy2]

Originally Posted by testa-rossa

Does anyone have a step by step to remove the dash? I know i need to remove the windshield but how do I remove the dash itself?

This will get you started:
remove windshield, remove steering wheel, remove gauges, open trunk, remove cover for fresh air blower area, remove AC vent in the middle of the dash.
Get a good light and look inside, underneath and all around.
There are nuts on 5 studs along the face, 4 in the ac duct area and 1 by the fuel gauge.
There are 7 plastic push in connectors on the top to hold it in place.

[testa-rossa]

Just removed and sent off my dash to AIR motorsports. CAn't wait to get it back.

[dwight45]

The plastic connectors that hold the dash in will probably need to be replaced but are available.

[DRACO A5OG]

Ha, doing mine shortly and the windscreen to 89 screen and seal without the trim

[MDamen]

Please post pictures when you get it back.

[montauk]

Originally Posted by testa-rossa

Just removed and sent off my dash to AIR motorsports. CAn't wait to get it back.

Please post photos and report on the results. My dash has two cracks that I can live with but I'm replacing my windshield so I'd like to get the dash done too.

thanks
Dave

[montauk]

I decided to go ahead and send my dash to AIR. They told me 3 to 4 weeks to get it back.