Early Dashboard "Buttons"

[carsngolf]

'65 and '66 Dashboards had four exposed mounting screws at the windshield side. The screw heads were covered with some sort of "button". I can't find out what it looked like or what it was made of. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Jerry Weiland

[Bobs 67S]

Hi Jerry (welcome),
The dash button are a mushroom head sheet metal screw with a plastic cap/cover.
They are similar to Photo 1, from a early 1960's VW bus interior. The difference is diagram 2, Porsche had a profile of "A"and are black, VW is the "B" profile - VW come in black or brown depending on year/interior. The little skirt can be buffed off to emulate the porsche part.
Photo 3, is the center 4 buttons with a fifth over the glove box (but 4 button sounds sexier than 5 button - so the name stuck).

Around spring/summer 1965 the buttons went away.

[Bobs 67S]

Detail photos of the buttons on an early dash.

[t6dpilot]

Hi Jerry. Welcome to the Early S Registry. I am glad you took my advice and joined us here as there is a wealth of information from our members. You will probably find all the answers from the Registry members that you are looking for during your renovation. Good luck and welcome!

[911quest]

How are those seats coming Jerry?? Het those cars look familiar

[Bobs 67S]

Aren't both yours and Kevins 1965's great looking cars. What a drive.

[ErichW]

Does anyone know where these screws and buttons can be sourced? I need them.

Thanks,

Erich

[1970rsr]

Yes. Looking to source the screws and buttons. Thanks

[Ivan Fuller]

These are just a little larger than the originals on 301022 but very close.

if the link expires search black smooth licence plate frame screw cap and it should find something.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/32-Black-Sm...72.m2749.l2649