In need of a replacement dash...

nybugguy · Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 3:04 pm Post subject: In need of a replacement dash...

I have recently been finishing up a 1960 spatz on a 74 bug chassis.When I bought the tub it came with everything except a dash. My question is are the original dashes plastic or fiberglass and which is better, my buddy that owns a fabricating shop near me said he would like to build me a polished aluminum dash.Can't decide what to do or where to find one to see what they look like.Anyone have any pics or threads to some dashes I could look at? Thanks Everyone! nybugguy..

tinnocker · Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 3:23 pm Post subject:

I had a custom satin aluminum dash in a Jeep CJ-7 and it was real easy to scratch. I didn't have a problem with sun glare but I have read where some buggies with polished dashes it was a problem. Their are replacement dashes but I don't know who sells them. I am sure others will chime in with more info.

Herbthe1eyedworm · Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 3:33 pm Post subject:

My dash was fabed at a shop then I had to cut to fit [img]

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nybugguy · Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:03 pm Post subject:

Nice lookin dash.....I see you have the same steering column that I have so what are you doing for turn signals? I was going to fabricate some kind of stub to mount a universal switch to. Any ideas?

nybugguy · Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:03 pm Post subject:

Nice lookin dash.....I see you have the same steering column that I have so what are you doing for turn signals? I was going to fabricate some kind of stub to mount a universal switch to. Any ideas?

lostinbaja · Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 5:52 pm Post subject:

I installed a fiberglass replacement dash from the Manx Club (Meyers Manx). It only took a couple hours to glass it to my hood in place of the original ABS dash.

After:

Before:

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chris_parks · Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 5:53 pm Post subject:

Coolest idea I heard of was a motorcycle switch on the shifter.

lostinbaja · Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 7:12 pm Post subject:

tinnocker · Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 8:00 pm Post subject:

As far as the horn being on the shifter or on the steering wheel, it is all what you get used to. I had a hard time learning to dim the lights when the dimmer switch was moved from the floor to the turn signal switch on modern cars. What is the difference in the time to move your hand to the center of the wheel versus moving to the shifter switch or to a dash switch? Milliseconds?

Mongo63 · Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 8:07 pm Post subject:

lostinbaja · Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 6:55 am Post subject:

Herbthe1eyedworm · Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2009 2:13 pm Post subject:

Rbake · Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2009 3:04 pm Post subject:

My dash looked like this:

I cut out the center and made this because my knee would hit the old one:

I centered a start button above the speedo and also used the motorcycle switch to keep the dash clean:

Hawaii50 · Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2009 8:11 pm Post subject:

I am wondering….using the motorcycle switch, does the self canceling for the turn signals work on a buggy? Or do you have to manually cancel the turn signal? How about using the accessories? Normally, one just turns the key one or two clicks to use the radio if they want without actually starting the vehicle.

Rbake · Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 6:13 pm Post subject:

the motorcycle switch does not self cancel, I really wanted my wiring as simple as possible and my dash as clean as possible so I didn't even mount turn signal lights on my dash, Instead I bought a no load flasher for led lights that has a loud beeper built in. You can easily hear it and it's an anouying reminder that your signals are on.

A horn could still be wired into the steering wheel in conjuction with the one on the motorcycle switch since all the horn wire does is ground out to fire the horn.

hcallaway

This module lets you use two momentary buttons for left and right turn signals, push both buttons for emergency flashers and it runs your parking lights (if you want them 24/7). The module also ties into your brake lights and integrates them into the tail lights. It will let you run LED and other lights without a load equalizer? Here is the info:

Engineered for the custom builder, or to retrofit motorcycles not equipped with self-canceling turn signals.

Designed for use with individual momentary type turn signal switches mounted on the left and right handle bars. This unit will not work on bikes that have the left and right turn signal switch built into one unit that you must push to cancel.

Features:

Three Turn Signal Timing Modes - self canceling.+ Hazard Mode - non-self canceling.

Non-Load Dependent Flash Duration - flash time constant whether using incandescent or LED lighting.

Dependable Solid-state electronic components.

Weather Proof - potted with soft cell technology to prevent wire chaffing and damage.

Specification:

Voltage: 12 VDC, Negative Ground.
Max Load Capacity: 6 amps per left or right channel.
One of the turn signal buttons does not have the dust cover installed. Black button is horn. Left hole is ignition switch and right hole is the light switch with a high beam indicator.

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hcallaway · Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 7:40 pm Post subject:

I cut out the center and made this because my knee would hit the old one:

I really like the way your dash came out. Very sano!!!
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66 Shorty · Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 8:24 am Post subject:

This is a stock one that was posted on the thread for my Buggy... Hope it helps!

Mine is ABS as far as I can tell.
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