1958 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet Dash

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Here was what the dash looked like when still a merged '59 / '74 machine:

Here's what was hiding under the radio face plate!

Here's a new radio area being made:

Here, the dash is being painted to fix that radio hole - and there were a few minor paint flaws anyway:

Finally, it was done. An original steering wheel was on hand but not a horn ring and button, so, instead, this reproduction from the 1960+ era was installed instead. Yes, the horn works! Also, three original, 1959 dated gauges were fitted - but first, they were restored by a VDO service center and are, as of this writing, still under warrantee! They're beautiful!

As noted elsewhere, these gauges were rebuilt and are set up for 12v. Also note that the red knob is a genuine early Karmann Ghia-only emergency flasher knob! And yes, it works great, too! Headlamp switch is above the emergency flashers and wiper is above the ignition switch. The radio blockoff plate came with the car!

I had forgotten to ask them to reset the mileage to zero, so the left it at whatever the odometer had read before they did their work. ... After I get the carpet piece installed, I'll re-take this photo and try and avoid the reflections on the glass!

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