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PostPosted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 3:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

mine has started coming apart now 4 years after my gorilla glue fix.

so 65 wrap around LHD add me to the list, no speaker holes
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 3:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

eyetzr wrote:
So are we in left dash production mode? I would like one without speaker holes please.


W1K1 wrote:
mine has started coming apart now 4 years after my gorilla glue fix.

so 65 wrap around LHD add me to the list, no speaker holes


Just to clarify, Herman does not make them with speaker holes. I'm having jigs made up so you can do it yourself if desired.
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 3:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Does the late model have a cutout for the speaker hole (since it uses the separate plastic grille)? Or do I cut that out?
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 3:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Brent wrote:
eyetzr wrote:
So are we in left dash production mode? I would like one without speaker holes please.


W1K1 wrote:
mine has started coming apart now 4 years after my gorilla glue fix.

so 65 wrap around LHD add me to the list, no speaker holes


Just to clarify, Herman does not make them with speaker holes. I'm having jigs made up so you can do it yourself if desired.


Yup- Understood... my finger is on the button any time! Surprised
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 3:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

how are those coming? I would like to purchase one as well as a dash or two
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 2:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Any updates on LHD dashes???
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 2:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sorry guys, still awaiting machine time for the next run, should not be long now.

Will keep you informed.

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PostPosted: Sat Aug 16, 2014 8:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just finished installing my dash from Retrovan. I think it looks pretty good. Takes a few tweaks (trimming and drilling) but nothing that is hard to do. I wish I had a good heat gun to shape it in a couple of places. My wife's hair dryer was not hot enough. Overall very happy with the product.

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PostPosted: Sat Aug 16, 2014 10:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Tram wrote:
Brent wrote:
eyetzr wrote:
So are we in left dash production mode? I would like one without speaker holes please.


W1K1 wrote:
mine has started coming apart now 4 years after my gorilla glue fix.

so 65 wrap around LHD add me to the list, no speaker holes


Just to clarify, Herman does not make them with speaker holes. I'm having jigs made up so you can do it yourself if desired.


Yup- Understood... my finger is on the button any time! Surprised


I finally took delivery of 10 jigs.

I'm a little frustrated with the whole thing as they were machined with 2mm holes instead of 2.5mm like the first run of 1 was.

Contemplating what to do. I went through enough trouble getting them made, so it will be a total PITA to get them redone in 2.5mm. I started drilling one of them out by hand to 2.5mm, but it will take forever to do them all. IDK, maybe 2mm holes will look ok for some of you? Or pass on the 2.5 drilling, I have a bunch of 2.5mm bits I intended to ship with them.

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PostPosted: Sat Aug 16, 2014 11:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Man, you gotta hate it when shit like that happens...

WTH?

Whoever gave a 'first piece' on that run of parts should be in trouble.

Saving grace might be that when you go to drill your dash holes, you can just use the correct bit anyways when you do it...
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 17, 2014 4:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just go with the 2mm, but leave a center bar undrilled.
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 17, 2014 10:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Dash looks great. I can't wait to get one as my project is on hold until then!
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 01, 2014 11:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Any ETA on these dashes?
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 02, 2014 4:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

So, money is burning a hole in my pocket. Lots of shiney stuff out there & I need a dash. Anytime now. Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 02, 2014 5:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm one of those guys aswell. Money ready for a LHD wraparound. Laughing
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 02, 2014 8:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I am seeing the first sign of cracks in my OEM dash, so I'll be looking for a late ('71) style LHD as well.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 14, 2014 6:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Sun Sep 14, 2014 11:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

68moose wrote:
Any ETA on these dashes?


x2. I need a "split grille" dash bad- This one, repro, OE, I don't care.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 19, 2014 10:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

OK, Guys, the Dash's are being made, they are in progress, and just need to be trimmed, and QC'ed.

We are making all 3 types at the same time, so the RHD std , LHD std as well as the LHD wraparound will be on the shelve at the same time.

Should be ready to go by next week Friday.

Will drop a post here on this thread when ready.

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PostPosted: Fri Sep 19, 2014 11:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yay!!!!! Bring on the dash pads. 1 Please, no holes. Applause Dancing
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