JBugs - 1971 VW Super Beetle - Padded Dashboard Installation

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Installing a padded dashboard is something that a lot of people have a hard time with. It requires test fitting, trimming, test fitting, heating and shaping, test fitting, and gluing to get right. Did we mention test fitting is required? Follow along with our tech as he covers the steps we take to install an aftermarket dashboard, then we install aftermarket gauge panels, gauges and a one complete custom speedometer mount that our tech made.
Intro 0:00
Dashboard prep: 1:03
Facia vents installation: 1:13
Dash mounted wiper switch modification: 2:20
Dashboard test fitment: 3:46
Dash vents installation: 4:38
Dashboard installation: 5:10
Glove box trim ring installation: 6:00
Glove box lid installation: 7:03
Speedometer trim ring installation: 8:10
Gauge panels installation: 8:31
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Tools used in this video:
Heat Gun
Soldering Iron
Masking Tape
Razor Blade
Marker
3/8” Drive Ratchet
3/8” Drive Extension
3/8” Drive 13mm Socket
1/4” Socket Driver
1/4” Drive Deep Well 10mm Socket
#2 Phillips Screwdriver
Small Phillips Screwdriver
Flat Blade Screwdriver
Short Flat Blade Screwdriver
Small Flat Blade Screwdriver
Linesman Pliers
Needle Nose Pliers
Chisel & Punches
Brass Hammer
Large Socket (used as a dolly when installing dash vents)
Small Socket (used as a punch guide when installing glovebox ring rivets)
Chemicals used:
Acetone
Spray Glue
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Parts used in this video:
VW Padded Dashboard Kit (113857051DS-KIT)
www.jbugs.com/product/1138570...
VW Twist Knob Glove Box Latch (113857131)
www.jbugs.com/product/1138571...
VW Speedometer Ring (113-371E-BK)
www.jbugs.com/product/113-371...
VW Standard Beetle Left Dash Cover (14-1003)
www.jbugs.com/product/14-1003...
VW Standard Beetle Right Dash Cover (14-1007)
www.jbugs.com/product/14-1007...
VDO Cockpit Series Oil Temperature Gauge (V310012)
www.jbugs.com/product/V310012...
VDO Cockpit Series Oil Pressure Gauge (V350040)
www.jbugs.com/product/V350040...
VDO Cockpit Series Fuel Gauge (V301020)
www.jbugs.com/product/V301020...
VDO Cockpit Series Voltmeter Gauge (V332041)
www.jbugs.com/product/V332041...
VW Dash Bezel Plate (113857059)
www.jbugs.com/product/MP-CBL....
Volante S6 VW 14" Steering Wheel (ST3019B)
www.jbugs.com/product/ST3019B...
Volante S6 VW 6 Hole Steering Wheel Hub (STH1028B)
www.jbugs.com/product/STH1028...
Volante S6 VW Black Horn Button Kit (STB1041B)
www.jbugs.com/product/STB1041...
All parts used in this video are available at: www.jbugs.com/
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