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This auction is for the restoration and recovering of your dash pad for a 19651994 porsche 911 or 912. Porsche 928, 944 odometer repair service, instrument. This dash cap is made of a durable hybrid high temp abs plastic. Dash board covered in leather, vinyl or alcantara porsche 944, 968, 1985. Cracked dashboard repair with fiberglass box chevy caprice dash restore how. If not, do you have any reccomended companies that make a good looking overlay for the dash.
I dont think theres an effective way of repairing such cracks and would like to replace the dash. This tends to cause depreciation, not to mention frustration at having to look at a cracked dashboard while driving. Once the vinyl is cracked there is no way to correctly repair it without changing the vinyl skin. We stock a large range panels for most models, we also stock a large range of new and used parts. Automotive repair manual1983 thru 1989, all models including turbo haynes manuals. Get the best deals on dash parts for porsche 944 when you shop the largest online selection at. For anyone looking for a simple and quick fix to the notorious cracked dash problem on 944 s here might lie the answer with a product called sugru how.
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Once the cover is off you can check for cracked solder joints and touch them up with a dab, very little, of new solder. Xxsteve944onlinexx, ian 944online previous topic next topic. Many fixes have been concocted to remedy this visual. This video will show you how to repair a cracked dash. This dashmat dash cover protects the dash surface from ultraviolet rays that can cause cracks and warping. Its going to take a lot of time but, dont let that discourage you. Classic 9 leather shop offers a complete line of replacement carpet. The only other route is to have it recovered either in vinyl or leather, both expensive. Came winter of 2016, i gathered the courage to tackle the problem of the cracked dashboard, and while i was at it, have a look at the inoperative heating and. On one hand, its an incredibly wellbalanced transaxle sports car with a proper porsche designed engine unlike the buzzy audisourced mill in the 924.
I have a rather cracked black dash in a 1987 na 944. I bought a 1987 porsche 944s in 2015 and started restoring it, bit by bit, learning along the way. They didnt want to take a chance with any of the overseas reproductions, and just dashes brought this classic back to life. This includes stripping upper section of the dash, repairing of minor cracks, reinforcement of. Get the best deals on dash clocks for porsche 944 when you shop the largest online selection at. Chevy vanporsche 944diy cardashboardschevy trucksrestorationautomobilecar stuffdiy projects. Details about porsche 928, 944 odometer repair service, instrument cluster repair service. While many of our clients select german leather and vinyl material and colors to reupholster their porsche interior to original condition, we also offer domestic leather, vinyl, or any material and color of your choice. Instead of buying a brand new dashboard, you can simply cover it with a dashboard cover. I will repair and recover your 944 dash in vinyl, leather, or alcantara. Made of abs plastic, this dash board cover will not crack or split even under. The porsche 944 is no longer the bargain it once was.
However, it is very tedious and a lot of patience is required. It looks good but it bothers me because i guess i rather have a crack free dash. How to dash repairs cover diy installation tips this is a video of this really cool and rare 94 nissan 240sx. Heres everything i need to fix on my cheap porsche 944 turbo. Dashboard covers, dashboard parts, glove boxes and parts, rennline phone mount. The 911, 912, 914, 928, 924 and 944 models from 1968 through 1986 were. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. The porsche 964993 centre console is equipped with several switches as well as backlighted symbols over them. This includes stripping upper section of the dash, repairing of minor cracks, reinforcement of the underlying foam, installation of a cover using porsche spec vinyl, leather or alcantara on. It had numerous cracks in all the usual places and then some. It looks like someone has put something on it before because there is lots of glue on the. The bulbs look like they are fitted within a sleeve or white socket. How to recover a dashboard vinyl, leather youtube car fix, car. Is the 944 a thrilling porsche on a budget, or just an overpriced and expensivetofix fourbanger.
Top off cruising and the heat of the california sun, dried and cracked the original dash pad. I then loosened the retaining bolt holding the electric gear drive motor in place so that the remaining gears could be rotated freely. Send us your dash and we will repair any damage and recover the dash in black german vinyl using our proprietary process. Dash board is off a porsche 911sc but if you can do one you can do them all.
Work slowly, bag and mark all the fasteners, take lots of notes and pictures to remind you where stuff goes, and youll do fine. Pelican parts technical bbs 1 porsche technical forums porsche 924 944 968. Heres how to change out the upper dashboard with a new one. With a speaker grill restoration and significant core repair to the underside of the dash. Thecousindan shows you how to recover a dashboard with new vinyl. After in intensive search of local glass and porsche repair. Using your tech tip article, porsche dashboard gauge repair and refurbishment, odometer repair, the speedometer was dismantled. Classic 9 leather shop porsche interior restoration. A major task facing any 944 owner is keeping the vinyl covering of the dash from deteriorating.
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Just dashes customer was adamant about keeping their original dash in their 911. I have a few hairline cracks on the dash of my 84 944. I trimmed and fit it to my dash but never glued it in. Over the years, many924s and 944s have suffered from cracked dashboards. Chevy vanporsche 944diy car dashboardschevy trucksrestorationautomobilecar stuffdiy projects. The porsche 924 owners club dedicated to the porsche 924. A huge thank you to 3m for sponsoring todays video.
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