Type 3 dash removal, no not all just the black rubber on top

73 posts · joined Jun 2005 · 12 Feb 2006, 2:54 pm

#455527

Hey guys any quick and easy tips on removing the black rubber dash from my 71 type 3.

I am getting it recovered to match my PIMP new seat, (pics of the seats will be up soon, and once again thanks sam for the awesome seats)

James

boxofrabbits Seriously Crusin Dubber

145 posts · joined Dec 2005 · 12 Feb 2006, 4:17 pm

#455554

whos recovering it for you and how much is it setting you back?

i've been looking to have this done for a while

to answer your question theres a How To guide over here:

http://www.vwtype3.org/info-dashpad-removal

buzzbox Seriously Crusin Dubber

149 posts · joined Dec 2005 · 12 Feb 2006, 4:55 pm

#455568

and here too
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=53657&highlight=removing+dash

bog'n'grumble

buzzbox Seriously Crusin Dubber

149 posts · joined Dec 2005 · 12 Feb 2006, 4:59 pm

#455569

oops..forgot to say,
scroll down to Bobnotch's post.
Good luck!

bog'n'grumble

jaymesobryen Commited Dubber

73 posts · joined Jun 2005 · 13 Feb 2006, 8:46 am

#455741

I was actually thinking about getting it covered with material, like upholstery stuff, instead of staying with the black rubber. I'll keep you updated.

boxofrabbits Seriously Crusin Dubber

145 posts · joined Dec 2005 · 13 Feb 2006, 3:22 pm

#455808

like that?

jaymesobryen Commited Dubber

73 posts · joined Jun 2005 · 13 Feb 2006, 4:00 pm

#455818

yeah thats the one

boxofrabbits Seriously Crusin Dubber

145 posts · joined Dec 2005 · 13 Feb 2006, 9:45 pm

#455969

keep us posted dude, I need to sort my dash out sooner or later and always love seeing what other people do

jaymesobryen Commited Dubber

73 posts · joined Jun 2005 · 14 Feb 2006, 7:27 am

#456038

No worries mate, I'm off on 3 weeks holiday this week so I should be able to get some quality time with my VW. I'll be posting pics soon.

Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 14 Feb 2006, 8:17 pm

#456266

on the subject of type 3 dashs.
I'm thinking about removing mine altogether and filling all the holes and then making aluminium bezels to sit behind the guages.
Topping it of with a slim dash mat.

jaymesobryen Commited Dubber

73 posts · joined Jun 2005 · 15 Feb 2006, 2:46 pm

#456475

WOW that sounds bloody awesome, post any pics if you have seen any, I would love to see that

boxofrabbits Seriously Crusin Dubber

145 posts · joined Dec 2005 · 18 Feb 2006, 12:37 pm

#457344

Stanley wrote:on the subject of type 3 dashs.
I'm thinking about removing mine altogether and filling all the holes and then making aluminium bezels to sit behind the guages.
Topping it of with a slim dash mat.

Does the metal dash have an actual nice top?

I don't think I've ever seen one without the vinyl

HotRodMatt If it\'s old or rare - cut it!

3,616 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 18 Feb 2006, 1:34 pm

#457353

Looks good with shaving and filling.
Looks cheap if you don't weld up the openings though.

Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 18 Feb 2006, 1:49 pm

#457355

Matts right...they look pretty ordinary unless they're shaved and filled.

they have some pretty ugly holes where the speaker hoes and some slots cut behind rhe grab handle that are contoured just to make it more fun.

boxofrabbits Seriously Crusin Dubber

145 posts · joined Dec 2005 · 23 Feb 2006, 8:16 pm

#458738

you wouldn't have any pictures of a bare dash like that would you?

ruckus Veteran Volks Folk

2,118 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 23 Feb 2006, 8:34 pm

#458743

I've got one in the drive way. I'll take a pic when i remember to.

electricmonk Officially Full-On Dubber

287 posts · joined Aug 2005 · 22 Feb 2007, 1:48 pm

#574771

Did anything come of this. I would like to see how things went as my dash has some pretty large cracks running through it

And they shall beat their swords into plowshares, for if you hit a man with a ploughshare, he'll know he's been hit

mp68 Commited Dubber

68 posts · joined Jan 2007 · 12 Jul 2007, 8:20 pm

#601650

Just seen photos of bare metal t3 dash on t3 forum. Looks sweet if done well !

brisbanefastback Casual Dubber

36 posts · joined Jul 2007 · 30 Sep 2007, 8:27 pm

#614393

I took my dash top off a while back with intentions of getting it repaired. As a temporary solution I stuck a strip of fury fabric over the metal dash... i kind of prefer it now to the original plastic!