[DeTomaso] VIN 5219 on ebay with an early dash?

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 6/21/14 6 37 56, detomaso at poca.com writes:


> 
> My '73 Euro GTS (5186) has a the single pod dash but has the two piece 
> console with raised shift gate.
> 

>>>No, it doesn't. :>)

That is, it doesn't have "the" single-pod dash.   Instead, it has a Euro 
GTS dash, which is completely different.   They share the same shape, but the 
USA single-pod dash was a molded steel and foam thing, whereas yours is 
fiberglass, covered with upholstery.   Your dash doesn't appear anywhere in the 
Ford parts book.   

The USA single-pod dash was always mated with the later-style front/center 
console pieces, while the Euro GTS dash was designed to work with (and is 
typically found with) the early-style front/center console, as your car has.

I love your car. :>)

Mike
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   In a message dated 6/21/14 6 37 56, detomaso at poca.com writes:

     My '73 Euro GTS (5186) has a the single pod dash but has the two
     piece console with raised shift gate.

   >>>No, it doesn't. :>)
   That is, it doesn't have "the" single-pod dash.  Instead, it has a Euro
   GTS dash, which is completely different.  They share the same shape,
   but the USA single-pod dash was a molded steel and foam thing, whereas
   yours is fiberglass, covered with upholstery.  Your dash doesn't appear
   anywhere in the Ford parts book.
   The USA single-pod dash was always mated with the later-style
   front/center console pieces, while the Euro GTS dash was designed to
   work with (and is typically found with) the early-style front/center
   console, as your car has.
   I love your car. :>)
   Mike