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I installed one from SoCal Imports in my 69 auto square...I'm not sure if I
ordered the wrong year, or maybe they only make the dash with the later
style speaker grille, but mine has the bar-style grille (instead of the
little holes). Anyway, installing it in the earlier car was a bit of a
hassle because the dash pad seemed a bit short (from windshield to where
the dash pad turns down the front of the dash and meets the little chrome
strips). Also, there didn't seem to be enough of a lip to use the stock
brackets that hold the dash down where it meets the windshield...I think it
may have been Jom A. who said that the later style cars use a different
means of holding down the front edge (hence my difficulty installing it in
the old style vehicle). The gauge openings are a tad on the small size,
but once the gauge is in there you know its not going anywhere...those in
warmer climates will no doubtedly have an easier time at it (I installed
the thing in like 40 degree weather). The grain of the pad is exactly what
you'd expect to see on an original, and the texture on my grab handle
matched perfectly. This new dash pad doesn't seem to have as much metal
inside, but what is there works pretty well (make sure you don't bend it
during installation). When all is said and done (and the dash is in the
car) the look is very much stock (except on my car because its basically a
newer style dash because of the horn grille). In retrospect I'd say its
definitely worth the $70 or so it cost me...it could be better, but it's
much better than a cracked dash and although the install was a bit of a
pain (those with later model cars might have an easier time) the finished
product looks good and even draws compliments. If anyone wants more info,
feel free to drop me a line.
-Doug
69 auto FI square (which, BTW, is FOR SALE)
73 FI fasty
98 NB
douglas_brashear@mail.amsinc.com
To: type3@vwtype3.org
cc: (bcc: Douglas Brashear/AMS/AMSINC)
Subject: [T3] Aftermarket Padded Dashes
Hello all,
Well, I can't stand the Grand Canyon sized cracks in my padded dash
anymore. I'm considering purchasing one of those reproduced padded
dashes (urathane?) I see in the vendors ad's of HVW's. Anyone
installed and or seen one of these dashes? How do they fit?
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