Drag Racing Tech
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Vfn dash

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 28, 2010 | 11:46 PM
  #1  
charlie97z28's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
15 Year Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 169
Likes: 0
From: Tuscumbia,Al
Default Vfn dash

Does anybody have pics of vfn dash installed. I'm thinking bout buyin one for my build since the factory dash in the 94 firebird I picked up for 250 bucks was shot to hell. but for that price I can't complain but is it worth the money or jus buy one out of a junk yard. it's goin to be a strip car with the basics to make it street legal so I want a stock look versus a fabed metal dash any pics or info will be appreciated
Reply
Old Nov 29, 2010 | 09:55 AM
  #2  
Fireball's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
20 Year Member
iTrader: (21)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 8,484
Likes: 0
From: Cecil County Raceway!!!
Default

I have the glasstek dash (pretty much identical to the VFN). Comes in 1-2 wks (from MADMAN)



Last edited by Fireball; Nov 29, 2010 at 03:33 PM.
Reply
Old Nov 29, 2010 | 02:36 PM
  #3  
vfntech's Avatar
FormerVendor
iTrader: (21)
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,255
Likes: 1
From: illinois
Default

Recently Horsepower TV featured our dash for the Mustang on one of their episodes.
We have that video on our site...which can be found here:
http://www.vfnfiberglass.com/site.htm

It is unfortunately not of a Camaro, but will give a general understanding of what is needed to mount one of our dashes.

We do not have an 8 week production time. At our most busy times, we can run 5 weeks for production....but it is not the case on these dashes, we generally keep them in stock.
Reply
Old Nov 29, 2010 | 03:49 PM
  #4  
chevelledave's Avatar
Launching!
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 251
Likes: 1
From: Mi
Default

whats the weight savings over the stock piece...
Reply
Old Nov 29, 2010 | 04:13 PM
  #5  
440LSX's Avatar
Teching In
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
Default

What's the cost of that dash? Have to update my cage so the dash will be out!
Reply
Old Nov 29, 2010 | 05:30 PM
  #6  
jts98z28's Avatar
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (18)
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 302
Likes: 0
From: nj
Default

$280?
Reply
Old Nov 30, 2010 | 12:13 PM
  #7  
vfntech's Avatar
FormerVendor
iTrader: (21)
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,255
Likes: 1
From: illinois
Default

I am sorry, but we do not have the weight on the factory dash. Our dash weighs in right around 4lbs.
This is the correct price on the dash - it is $279.00.
Reply
Old Nov 30, 2010 | 02:06 PM
  #8  
358chevycamaro's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
20 Year Member
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 509
Likes: 0
From: Ashland, Ky
Default

Originally Posted by vfntech
Recently Horsepower TV featured our dash for the Mustang on one of their episodes.
We have that video on our site...which can be found here:
http://www.vfnfiberglass.com/site.htm

It is unfortunately not of a Camaro, but will give a general understanding of what is needed to mount one of our dashes.

We do not have an 8 week production time. At our most busy times, we can run 5 weeks for production....but it is not the case on these dashes, we generally keep them in stock.
I ordered a pin on hatch that had to be made to order, and I received it on my door in just over 3 weeks not too long ago!

I just need your doors and dash to go along with my hood and spoiler now...
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Nov 30, 2010 | 03:35 PM
  #9  
y2k_ta's Avatar
'Bird Director
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
iTrader: (80)
 
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 12,829
Likes: 30
From: Central Indiana Honors: 4th grade spelling bee contestant
Default

I'd just like to have the top part in a fiberglass replacement version!
Reply
Old Nov 30, 2010 | 04:44 PM
  #10  
358chevycamaro's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
20 Year Member
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 509
Likes: 0
From: Ashland, Ky
Default

Originally Posted by y2k_ta
I'd just like to have the top part in a fiberglass replacement version!
I need a price on this as well.
Reply
Old Nov 30, 2010 | 06:01 PM
  #11  
y2k_ta's Avatar
'Bird Director
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
iTrader: (80)
 
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 12,829
Likes: 30
From: Central Indiana Honors: 4th grade spelling bee contestant
Default

Originally Posted by 358chevycamaro
I need a price on this as well.
It comes with the dash that Fireball has in his 'bird. I have the factory dash in my car, but my top piece is like a lot of other folk's top piece....about five separate pieces that I fiberglassed together, and now it doesn't fit worth a crap. I'd just like a repro entirely in fiberglass, but don't need the dash.
Reply
Old Nov 30, 2010 | 07:13 PM
  #12  
358chevycamaro's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
20 Year Member
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 509
Likes: 0
From: Ashland, Ky
Default

Originally Posted by y2k_ta
It comes with the dash that Fireball has in his 'bird. I have the factory dash in my car, but my top piece is like a lot of other folk's top piece....about five separate pieces that I fiberglassed together, and now it doesn't fit worth a crap. I'd just like a repro entirely in fiberglass, but don't need the dash.
I read that over too quick on my phone. lol I need a price quote on a fiberglass roof section for my 99 camaro so I can convert it to a hardtop. I know they make and sell them, but they're not listed on their site.
Reply
Old Nov 30, 2010 | 07:31 PM
  #13  
Fireball's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
20 Year Member
iTrader: (21)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 8,484
Likes: 0
From: Cecil County Raceway!!!
Default

the upper dash glass section isn't the same as an oem unit...
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2010 | 08:14 AM
  #14  
Firehawk441's Avatar
8 Second Club
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (41)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 2,120
Likes: 12
Default

Glasstek...

Reply
Old Dec 4, 2010 | 11:00 AM
  #15  
LS1SpeedAddict's Avatar
8 Second Club
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,085
Likes: 0
From: Ellicott City,MD
Default

very nice install, at first glance that looks factory
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2010 | 02:38 PM
  #16  
SS4Luck's Avatar
11 Second Club
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 2,215
Likes: 2
From: Sterling Heights, MI
Default

How hard are they to install and is there anything special needed to mount them?
Reply
Old Dec 5, 2010 | 06:46 AM
  #17  
InsaneAuto86's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (60)
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,547
Likes: 1
From: Reading, PA
Default

Originally Posted by SS4Luck
How hard are they to install and is there anything special needed to mount them?
+1, was wondering if it could be mounted on the factory upper and lower rails.
Reply
Old Dec 5, 2010 | 08:03 AM
  #18  
Fireball's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
20 Year Member
iTrader: (21)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 8,484
Likes: 0
From: Cecil County Raceway!!!
Default

I dont think anything oem will work. You need to fabricate mounts for it...
Reply
Old Dec 5, 2010 | 10:40 AM
  #19  
Navy David SS's Avatar
TECH Veteran
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 4,647
Likes: 1
From: Sioux Falls, SD
Default

I am NOT - NOT - bashing VFN (I have bought a couple of other items from them without any problems) BUT their dash is not all that great. After trying to get the dash to fit and mounted, we finally gave up. Through it in the back of the garage. With a 25 cage, we had to cut the crap out of it, than tried to mount it. There is no way to mount it - believe me, we tried everything to get it mounted. So, I gutted the stock dash. Fits great. The weight savings of the VFN dash was nothing. The stock dash weighs nothing when just in the shell form.

AGAIN, I am not bashing VFN. I do run their hood. It fit great. I did have to modify the hood to fit for the turbo but that is to be expect. Thanks VFN for a great hood. But your dash needs to come with some type of mounting options.

David
Reply
Old Dec 6, 2010 | 12:14 PM
  #20  
LS1SpeedAddict's Avatar
8 Second Club
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,085
Likes: 0
From: Ellicott City,MD
Default

Wow, I didn't think it would be that hard to install, I would like to hear more opinions about it. Any idea how much your stock dash weighed gutted?
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:02 PM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE