Looking to start off with a dashboard conversion
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Looking to start off with a dashboard conversion
First mod I want to make is to drop a nice newer dashboard in to the. i would like to have got a citi golf dash sent over from S.A but unfortunatley I think they only do RHD and my car is a spanish LHD.
from what i gather its a skoda fabia dash, but i think with some mods.
So I'd like to know which dashes go in without too much fuss and what looks best.
I'd love to see any pictures of your converted cars if you have any, for inspiration.
Cheers
B

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why dont you leave the dash? Dont you appreciate the oldness/ retro feel when you get in and drive your mk1?
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the SA golfs use (from what i can tell) a slightly modified (less deep) skoda fabia dashboard.
i was well up for doing this but unfortunately all cars in SA are RHD my motor is in spain and is LHD so as far as that route is concerned I'm goosed!
so far i like the look of the audi tt dash, or the golf mk4 dash, but then thats probably because i havent seen much else.
still trying to find other pics for inspiration….
or of course I could go mental and get a mk4 cortina dash in it! hahahha

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Al_Mk1 has fitted a 6N dash and Willowraf or Dom123 have TT dashes (see their build threads in 'Your Mk1 Golfs & Projects' section).
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well I dont speak for everyone I'm sure, but its nice to be different, making your car custom is all part of the fun, isn't it?paul_c said
Given that it would never quite work as it ought to, or have too few or extra switches for other stuff, I can't see the value in doing a dash conversion. Can you explain why you'd want to do one?
I've seen some pretty tidy looking dash conversions, namely teh mk4 golf and tt dashes. i think its nice to mix some modern luxury inside the car with the classic look outside.
just my two penneth, each to their own I guess.?
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