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69 Beetle Dash Grille
Taz Devil - September 8th, 2011 at 10:16 PM

Hey All

Hoping someone can point me in the right direction. I am trying to find replacement/for sale dash grill for a '69 beetle.

Just in case I do not have the technical term, I am talking about the grill that sits either side of the speedo. One side is larger than the other. I already have them but the clips are broken.,

Also does anyone know if you can get them in chrome?

Cheers

Adam

Sbug 71 - September 13th, 2011 at 06:00 PM

I can't answer your questions but I was wondering the same thing because I was thinking of fitting some aftermarket gauges in those panels. Was also wondering if anyone has done this or where else people mount aftermarket gauges.
I'll let you know if I find any in my travels though.

Taz Devil - September 13th, 2011 at 09:52 PM

Hey SBug

It looks like I have located some. In regards to you question, I was able to locate ones with precut holes for guages.

I will see if I can find them again

Birdman - September 13th, 2011 at 10:35 PM

Got some stock white ones if you need them

68AutoBug - September 14th, 2011 at 01:24 AM

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Originally posted by Taz Devil
Hey All

Hoping someone can point me in the right direction. I am trying to find replacement/for sale dash grill for a '69 beetle.

Just in case I do not have the technical term, I am talking about the grill that sits either side of the speedo. One side is larger than the other. I already have them but the clips are broken.,

Also does anyone know if you can get them in chrome?

Cheers

Adam


You would have to find someone selling them in chrome or maybe polished alloy..
but maybe USA only.... check empi catalogue..

I bought a pair or alloy ones with holes in them for gauges
for a LHD dash but I presumed I could just turn them over..
that doesn't work... even wrong shape...

LEE

esevwbits - September 15th, 2011 at 07:54 PM

if no avail, make your own on a tuesday :)


http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o171/esevwbits/2011-06-30153948.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o171/esevwbits/2011-09-14103239.jpg

68AutoBug - September 16th, 2011 at 01:41 AM

the main problem is that RHD and LHD pieces are different shapes... naturally

and You can buy alloy and chromed LHD ones in the USA..

I have seen chromed ones in cars in Australia but I assume they would have been originals that have been chromed..

LEE

PS: You can tape them into place and then apply some silastic [silicon] on them from behind the dash...
You shouldn't be able to see it then...[the silicon]


Lee