Very interested in grabbing one, thanks for the efforts so far.
Apologies for my ignorance, but will they fit a 71 Fastback? (is there even a difference between the early and late T3 dashes?)
Cheers,
Mark
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Re: NEW Dashboards for Type 3
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=220markh5000 wrote:Very interested in grabbing one, thanks for the efforts so far.
Apologies for my ignorance, but will they fit a 71 Fastback? (is there even a difference between the early and late T3 dashes?)
Cheers,
Mark
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Re: NEW Dashboards for Type 3
Hi there,
What is the progress on the dashboards? Very interested in seeing what they look like - perhaps we are just in too much of a hurry????? Hope they will be ready soonish
What is the progress on the dashboards? Very interested in seeing what they look like - perhaps we are just in too much of a hurry????? Hope they will be ready soonish
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Re: NEW Dashboards for Type 3
Hi All,
Yes, the tools and mould are being made, not wanting to rush them into making junk...
But will keep you informed as to how far it is..
I am very sure that they will be good quality.
And yes they will fit ALL type 3's as well as the 71 fastback, I think,
, to my knowledge only the front nose changed, not the dash.
Yes, the tools and mould are being made, not wanting to rush them into making junk...
But will keep you informed as to how far it is..
I am very sure that they will be good quality.
And yes they will fit ALL type 3's as well as the 71 fastback, I think,
, to my knowledge only the front nose changed, not the dash.1952 Split Beetle 1835cc
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Just an up date..
The order has been placed
The moulds are being made, drawings, and base preparations are going well & look good.
The prototype will hopefully be coming off the mould in Two to three weeks, (sorry but it takes time)
This will have to be OK'd by me, and then we will produce the dash boards, this go's fast.
Please start saving..........
The order has been placed
The moulds are being made, drawings, and base preparations are going well & look good.
The prototype will hopefully be coming off the mould in Two to three weeks, (sorry but it takes time)
This will have to be OK'd by me, and then we will produce the dash boards, this go's fast.
Please start saving..........
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Re: NEW Dashboards for Type 3
Would they consider Audi B1 series dashes too? I know of at least 2 other forum members who have a B1, and I think between us there are 5 dashes to be reproduced.
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Re: NEW Dashboards for Type 3
Main difference is in the speaker grille area. Late model has a solid plastic grid and not the holes drilled like the older onesmarkh5000 wrote:Very interested in grabbing one, thanks for the efforts so far.
Apologies for my ignorance, but will they fit a 71 Fastback? (is there even a difference between the early and late T3 dashes?)
Cheers,
Mark
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This would be possible, do not know the dash, but would have to lift out of the mould without reverse curves.Hloni wrote:Would they consider Audi B1 series dashes too? I know of at least 2 other forum members who have a B1, and I think between us there are 5 dashes to be reproduced.
Also we would have to sacrifice one dash to make the mould, this will be total destroyed in the manufacture process.
Lastly the cost of 5 units would be approx. R 25 000.00, May be cheaper.
Please send me photos of the dash by it self and I will get approx. cost for you.
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Re: NEW Dashboards for Type 3
R25 000.00? We'd buy 3 Audis for that amount!
I guess that is why classics are a passion.
Couldn't one get a "dropped, with sound" Shitty Golf that has a black hood for that amount?
Eish, l now go have Mampoer cos l aint feeling well.
I guess that is why classics are a passion.
Couldn't one get a "dropped, with sound" Shitty Golf that has a black hood for that amount?
Eish, l now go have Mampoer cos l aint feeling well.
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It is not worth it if you make less then 10 or 20.Hloni wrote:R25 000.00? We'd buy 3 Audis for that amount!
I guess that is why classics are a passion.
Couldn't one get a "dropped, with sound" Shitty Golf that has a black hood for that amount?
Eish, l now go have Mampoer cos l aint feeling well.
if you make 5 each cost you R 5000
If you make 10 each cost you R 2500
If you make 20 each cost you R 1750
But I do not know the size of your dash, it may be cheaper as we are assuming that it is 2 times bigger then the fastback dash
Send me a pic and I will get correct Quote
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Re: NEW Dashboards for Type 3
Let me see what I can come up with over the next few daysretrovan wrote:Send me a pic and I will get correct Quote
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Re: NEW Dashboards for Type 3
Hi ALL, Just to inform you that all is still on track..
I know it seems like for ever... but this takes time ... 
Moulds are progressing, and looking good...
well till next update...
I know it seems like for ever...
but this takes time ... Moulds are progressing, and looking good...
well till next update...
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Hi All, Good news,..... NO!... I have not found the Easter Bunny...
But I have been informed that Tools and Mould ready for 1st test on Tuesday 26/4/2011
Will inform you of the result ASAP.
See you all here on Tuesday...........
But I have been informed that Tools and Mould ready for 1st test on Tuesday 26/4/2011
Will inform you of the result ASAP.
See you all here on Tuesday...........
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
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Hi ALL,
Just to let you know that the factory enjoyed this chocolate,bunny, Easter thing so much, that they decided not to work today..
So the test is off for today..... .. 
.... But it is "on" for Thursday, .. ..will keep you informed.. 
Till Thursday
Just to let you know that the factory enjoyed this chocolate,bunny, Easter thing so much, that they decided not to work today..
So the test is off for today.....
.. .... But it is "on" for Thursday, .. ..will keep you informed.. Till Thursday
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