Dashboard Type 3 71 Fastback

63 posts · joined Nov 2010 · 28 Feb 2012, 3:59 pm

#889368

Hi,

I remember seeing on the forum a post for dashboard left hand one... as I really need to replace mine I was wondeing if someone remember the company I think they were made of abs plastic... not as good but since I am redoing the whole car... I need to save a it of money!

thank you

jedt3 Casual Dubber

44 posts · joined May 2009 · 29 Feb 2012, 4:51 pm

#889576

Hi,

The company is called Retrovan, and they are from South Africa.

Regards,

Jed

shaven Insano Dub Head

729 posts · joined Jul 2007 · 29 Feb 2012, 8:34 pm

#889632

petitesouris wrote:Hi,
I remember seeing on the forum a post for dashboard left hand one... as I really need to replace mine I was wondeing if someone remember the company I think they were made of abs plastic... not as good but since I am redoing the whole car... I need to save a it of money!
thank you

RHD Type 3 Dash

hope this helps❗
cheers matty

"When the character of a man is not clear to you, look at his friends"

cruiser Seriously Crusin Dubber

193 posts · joined Aug 2007 · 1 Mar 2012, 11:35 pm

#889849

Or these more authentic ones made in Australia.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=475227&highlight=rhd+dash

jedt3 Casual Dubber

44 posts · joined May 2009 · 2 Mar 2012, 12:00 pm

#889899

Hi,

I've seen that thread on The Samba. How are these going, as I would like one for my 1970 Fastback?

Regards,

Jed

cruiser Seriously Crusin Dubber

193 posts · joined Aug 2007 · 2 Mar 2012, 1:18 pm

#889912

jedt3 wrote:Hi,

I've seen that thread on The Samba. How are these going, as I would like one for my 1970 Fastback?

Regards,

Jed

Unfortunately it's been very slow going. The moulds are all done and I have made just one so far which had some processing issues that are almost expected to a degree but I have not got around to having a second shot yet.

The look of the surface on the first is as original though.

John

jedt3 Casual Dubber

44 posts · joined May 2009 · 2 Mar 2012, 4:59 pm

#889944

Okay, I'm in no hurry, but I don't want to miss out if these become available and are as good as they look like they will be.

Regards,

Jed

petitesouris Commited Dubber

63 posts · joined Nov 2010 · 5 Mar 2012, 3:10 pm

#890447

Same and it is acutally a 1970 fastback...

petitesouris Commited Dubber

63 posts · joined Nov 2010 · 5 Mar 2012, 3:15 pm

#890448

Thanks Jed, I got retrovan but it is not a new dash it is a dash cover...I think I may have to wait!

Retrovan Learner Dubber

9 posts · joined Jul 2011 · 12 Mar 2012, 7:18 am

#891452

Hi,
Have posted details here http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=95768&page=1#pid891449
But should you need more details or if you want me to post photos on this thread, please let me know.
pi-dss@mweb.co.za
Here are some photos...

Here is an example of the packaging....

Here is a photo of one of these Dash covers fitted, not by me but by a guy in Australia.

vwfanatic67 wrote:Got my dash installed in the notch. Looks amazing and is way sturdier than I thought. I first thought I would install it over the existing one for strength but when I came down to it I realized it would be much easier to use it by itself. I used the old one as a template for the bottom holes and drilled the top ones one at a time and had to trim to small areas on the top. Guages fit nicely. I did however feel it was nessecary to remove the two metal spacers out of a really bad dash I had to put behind the grab handle. All in all really simple installation and looks awesome. I got to do the one in my square next as I bought one early and one late one. Here are some pics of it installed.

Hope this helps.

Herman

1959 Beetle (Brown)
1968 Fastback (Red)1959 Beetle-1968 Fastback

Retrovan Learner Dubber

9 posts · joined Jul 2011 · 12 Mar 2012, 7:21 am

#891454

Hope to hear from you.....

Herman

1959 Beetle (Brown)
1968 Fastback (Red)1959 Beetle-1968 Fastback

dragsters for life Fahrvergnugen

953 posts · joined May 2011 · 12 Mar 2012, 8:00 pm

#891576

my mate dave fitted one to his fastie, looks the goods and id nice and clean, is that top one daves?

volkaholics.net come check us out

Retrovan Learner Dubber

9 posts · joined Jul 2011 · 13 Mar 2012, 5:04 am

#891618

Yes that's Daves, Soon we will have more good looking type 3's in Aus.😁

Herman

1959 Beetle (Brown)
1968 Fastback (Red)1959 Beetle-1968 Fastback

Pfeffernuss Slammed & Awesome Dubber

80 posts · joined Mar 2012 · 22 Apr 2012, 11:00 pm

#898185

I'm keen as!! These dash's look kickass. Please keep us posted

Besser als in die hohle Hand geschissen.

'71 Type 3 Fastback
'08 WRX
'14 Golf Variant HL

Retrovan Learner Dubber

9 posts · joined Jul 2011 · 23 Apr 2012, 2:45 am

#898194

Will be making more in the fiture, I'm sure.

Still have some LHD std as well as RHD in stock, should you need a few....

Herman

1959 Beetle (Brown)
1968 Fastback (Red)1959 Beetle-1968 Fastback