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

jaymesobryen - February 12th, 2006 at 02:54 PM

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 - February 12th, 2006 at 04:17 PM

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 - February 12th, 2006 at 04:55 PM

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

buzzbox - February 12th, 2006 at 04:59 PM

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

jaymesobryen - February 13th, 2006 at 08:46 AM

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 - February 13th, 2006 at 03:22 PM

like that?

jaymesobryen - February 13th, 2006 at 04:00 PM

yeah thats the one

boxofrabbits - February 13th, 2006 at 09:45 PM

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

jaymesobryen - February 14th, 2006 at 07:27 AM

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 - February 14th, 2006 at 08:17 PM

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 - February 15th, 2006 at 02:46 PM

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

boxofrabbits - February 18th, 2006 at 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Stanley
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 - February 18th, 2006 at 01:34 PM

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

Stanley - February 18th, 2006 at 01:49 PM

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 - February 23rd, 2006 at 08:16 PM

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

ruckus - February 23rd, 2006 at 08:34 PM

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

electricmonk - February 22nd, 2007 at 01:48 PM

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

mp68 - July 12th, 2007 at 08:20 PM

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

brisbanefastback - September 30th, 2007 at 08:27 PM

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!