Can anyone offer any assistance I am trying to source a OEM RHD dash mold Fascia kit, I have tried many vendors but with no positive outcome if anyone can point me in the right direction it will be appreciated, alternatively a few dimensions as per the attached sketch will definitely be of assistance, I have a machine shop at my disposal I could easily manufacture the pieces.
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I'll get you some width measurements. I made some out of mahogany years ago to include the door caps for the side curtains to sit on. Just add a matching steering wheel and shifter. The rubber "eye brows" are available but costly (then shipping). Have you looked at a VS dash? It uses only the eyebrow and what looks like chrome plastic fender beading for a clean look.
I'll get you some width measurements. I made some out of mahogany years ago to include the door caps for the side curtains to sit on. Just add a matching steering wheel and shifter. The rubber "eye brows" are available but costly (then shipping). Have you looked at a VS dash? It uses only the eyebrow and what looks like chrome plastic fender beading for a clean look.
Mr Cary Hines at Klasse 356.com can get you the right stuff for it tell him what you need and don't miss anything
Unless something really strange happened, you'll find Carey Hines feverishly working in Bremen, IN at Special Editions.
I'm thinking the end pieces would have different taper and angle for RHD. And RHD parts would be difficult to come by in US. Easy to make up from styrofoam or pine wood though.
If you look at a restored Speedster or Convertible D, most of the dash pads are not particularly rounded. They look like a flat piece of foam was cut to shape and covered with vinyl, with the curved edges due to the vinyl compressing the foam. Shouldn't really be too hard to make your own, once you get some measurements.
Just take a look at at what Oliver356 did ("new project") with an old recycled couch on a right hand drive...anything is possible with some imagination.
Here's measurements. Size you make depends on how high up on the dash you want to place them - wish mine were about 1 1/2" longer. That white stiff foam used in new TV cartons would be ideal. There are 'surfoam" body files that quickly shape it.
mine look like poop,I dont know if it is the position, the instaltion,or just me.I do kinda like the vs style with just the 1 eyebrow.Im even thinking on no vinel on the dash at all, or might just be on the brow. mine will be a daily driver and have the **** driven out of it,and vinel dosent last too many years in fl sun.
hey I could always order a dash rug and glue it on with gorilla snot!!!!!
Here's a good option - you can buy the parts here then have them sent to Autos International to do the cover on it. Autos will make it look authentic and is worth the $$$.
http://www.sierramadrecollection.com/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1851
http://www.sierramadrecollection.com/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=939
Autos Int. Website:
Mr Cary Hines at Klasse 356.com can get you the right stuff for it tell him what you need and don't miss anything
Here's a good option - you can buy the parts here then have them sent to Autos International to do the cover on it. Autos will make it look authentic and is worth the $$$.
http://www.sierramadrecollection.com/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1851
http://www.sierramadrecollection.com/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=939
Autos Int. Website:
That sounds a lot better Do it.
On ebay - but for LHD so only the gauge eyebrow would be correct. Others would work though - just wrong slope.
Thank you, I have managed to locate the Dash parts as suggested by a member Autos International, Unfortunately LHD only, the parts should be symmetrical so if I modify,reverse the studs ....RHD... I hope, awaiting final quote from AutosInt. I also managed to find Door garnish rails from 356panels.
