'84 911, how hard is it to replace the dash board. Do you really have to remove the windshield? Any recommendations on what kind to get (brand).

Thanks for any help.

 

Very hard, windshield does need to come out otherwise you'll never get the dash out-in in one piece.

 

Where did you get your new one from, and what can I expect the cost of replacing the windshield to run.

Thanks

 

Had this done on my '85. Got the dash from Pelican Parts ~$500 for a vinyl covered one. Had it installed by a great mechanic. Windshield cracked during removal (not unexpected as this was a 19 year old piece of glass). New windshield is $300 without antenna wire, $700 with it. Labor was another ~$300 or so.

Looked great, but it was more expensive than I planned. My numbers are probably a bit off as it has been a while.

Even though my 993 is awesome, I still miss my ratty old 3.2 Carrrera...

 

If you're not sure how to handle the windshield removal/installation, your local auto glass shop could easily handle that job. I was having difficulties finding somebody to install my rear targa glass 3 years ago.

Three shops never got interested and refused on the ground it was not profitable for them to even take the job. Too difficult and too risky. However, the local Porsche dealer gave me the name of their installer and presto everything was done just like that.

Front windshields could be done by DIY and a lot easier if you find an assistant. I can't imagine how you'll install/remove a dashboard with the windshield on. Good luck......

TD

 

Oh yeah, before I forget, '101 Projects for your 911' has a nice write up with pics for this.
Great book, BTW.

 

Windshield will have to be removed. I've collected all available past thread info on this project, (there is a ton) Windshields however have recently gone up to 800.00$!!!!!!! If you have it done by a shop be prepared to spend aprox 6/700.00$ on labor. of the few places i talked with they call a pro glass guy to come to the shop to put the window back in at 300.00$. So about 3/400.00$ for the old dash removal and new dash install then 300.00 for glass install. plus new dash cost = 1500.00$$$$$$$$$ Ouch!!!! It's on my list as well but since the price went up it got bumped down a bit on the mod list. Good luck.

 

I put a new dash in my 84 Targa and didn't remove the winshield. Not exactly easy but it is possible.

Bill

 

I have recently had the dashboard recovered with genuine leather of the same color as the original was.
The original dashboard was cracked deeply and also a bit faded.
I have found a guy who is very competent. I have seen some of his work before. One dashboard he renewed was even black leather with a red thread. Simply beautiful.

Look at the pictures below to see his work.

And yes, you need to remove the front windshield (this should not be very difficult). Maybe the trickier part is to get it back, especially to get the metal trim back.
You will also need to take most of the clocks out, then the glove compartment etc. to get to the screws from inside.

I could give you the address of the guy who made the leather recovering but I think it won't help you as I understand you guys are all from America and we are in the heart of Europe.
BTW: I paid about 230 USD for the upholstery work including 2sq. meters of a very fine leather which I will use in the future. I had my paint job done in the same time so the windshield had to come out anyway.

 

See the recovered dashboard in detail:

 

Europe still seems to have some of the best "old world" craftsman in the world. The Brit's prove this with their second to none Cottage Industry of fine limited production cars. Its much harder to find someone in America that is skilled with the English Wheel unless they work on a NASCAR team