Dash Board Changes

1957_SC · Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2010 4:30 pm Post subject: Dash Board Changes

I have seen some references on the site as to the shape of the pod being slightly different.

Having a dash put in now, and I am reasonably sure I have the right one. Just wondering if anyone can outline the differences - maybe with pictures?

thanks in advance.

KevinAlbrecht · Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2010 4:38 pm Post subject:

Not sure I am aware of 'Pod' changes in split window busses other than Barndoor?

But I am by no means an authority...
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1957_SC · Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2010 4:42 pm Post subject:

my65vert · Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2010 4:43 pm Post subject:

rounded top corners on the pod= late
pointed top corners=early
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Riff Raff · Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2010 4:49 pm Post subject:

A couple of changes I can think of off the top of my head.
Post barndoor to July 61 had a pointy speedo pod. August 61 to 67 had a rounded speedo pod.
Early (55-61?) Commercial, and Standards did not have a factory grab handle.
Some de Luxes did, but I don't know when that started.
August 62 was the start of the gas gauge in the dash.
67 had a different hole for the radio and different block off plate.
Thin lipped parcel tray up to about May 61. Some real late pointy speedo pods had the bigger notch for thick lipped parcel trays.
Other minor changes like an additional hole for 4 way flasher indicator on late models.

Doubtless there will be an expert along soon to detail more minutia on dash changes throughout the years.
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1957_SC · Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2010 4:59 pm Post subject:

cdennisg · Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2010 5:07 pm Post subject:

^^^ yes
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TinCanFab · Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2010 5:37 pm Post subject:

Single cabs also do not have a hole in the pod for a rear dome light switch.

I can't remember for sure, but I think there are differences where the turn signal wire harness goes through it too.

my65vert · Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2010 5:59 pm Post subject:

Lind · Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2010 6:09 pm Post subject:

post-BD:
'55-'59ish pointy top, thin lip tray, turn sig. wire hole
'60ish-april '61 pointy top, thin lip tray, turn sig. wire indent (at bottom of pod)
april '61 - july-ish '61 pointy top, fat lip, turn sig. wire indent
august '62 - 'july '67 rounded top, fat lip, turn sig. wire indent

grab handle standard on deluxes august '58.
grab handle standard on all models april '61.
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///Mink · Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2010 6:10 pm Post subject:

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1957_SC · Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2010 4:29 pm Post subject:

Got it! thanks guys.

Anchovy · Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2010 4:57 pm Post subject:

Radio hole block off plates changed during the '55 to '67 period as well.

cdennisg · Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2010 5:39 pm Post subject:

bill may · Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2010 7:38 am Post subject:

///Mink · Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2010 9:03 am Post subject:

Clara · Samba Member Joined: June 14, 2003 Posts: 12661

gas guage hole standard hole 62 on
red light hole left of speedo pod near gas guage for e blinker 63-65 us spec buses.
euro spec buses may not have hole for e flasher switch.
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brettsvw · Posted: Sun Dec 26, 2010 8:34 am Post subject:

Bought this dash that came from CA. I was told it was from a 1957 bus.

My question : Is this a 57 dash and will it work for my 1959 kombi?

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I don't see any differences between two.
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sventinker · Posted: Sun Dec 26, 2010 9:14 am Post subject:

^^^^^^that is a beautiful dash!
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