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Old 01-02-2018, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Frankie the Fink
Well then -- your "perfect" pads are far from it...

The only way that vinyl cracked like that is if it was aged and brittle as a potato chip.
You are out nothing buying new ones....these are way past due to be replaced..

Cracking like that in multiple places from a medium-to-light impact means sooner or later they were going south... You should actually be glad you're forced to replace them now rather than this summer after they're back in the car...and split open like an overcooked Hormel hot dog.

Willcox sale was extended to midnight last night...I don't know if it'll be pushed out farther:

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...tarts-now.html

You could try the coupon codes in that thread and see what price comes up on the web site I guess..
I know Frankie the are brittle. but I just hoped I could get by for a while..it was a heavy hit, that dash is heavy with all the guts in it. but oh well.. I will look into a new set I would just asoon buy from willcox if possible..thanks troy
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But what did it cost vs what CA pads can be bought for with a Willcox discount ? That's the issue...
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Originally Posted by Frankie the Fink
Well then -- your "perfect" pads are far from it...

The only way that vinyl cracked like that is if it was aged and brittle as a potato chip.
You are out nothing buying new ones....these are way past due to be replaced..

Cracking like that in multiple places from a medium-to-light impact means sooner or later they were going south... You should actually be glad you're forced to replace them now rather than this summer after they're back in the car...and split open like an overcooked Hormel hot dog.

Willcox sale was extended to midnight last night...I don't know if it'll be pushed out farther:

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...tarts-now.html

You could try the coupon codes in that thread and see what price comes up on the web site I guess..
the sale is over Frankie, so that size of a discount I will wait until willcox offers another..thanks troy
Old 01-02-2018, 12:39 PM
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the sale is over Frankie, so that size of a discount I will wait until willcox offers another..thanks troy
I’d be tempted to call Willcox and talk to them anyway. They might “grandfather” you in since your woes pre-date the end of the sale. Ya never know.
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I’d be tempted to call Willcox and talk to them anyway. They might “grandfather” you in since your woes pre-date the end of the sale. Ya never know.
good idea
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Cost is not an issue to me as I prefer the look of the grain (seville or madrid for 63, cant recall) that just dashes has to the other vendors.

Most on this forum only worry about price, so if that is the issue, dont use Just Dashes....
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Cost is not an issue to me as I prefer the look of the grain (seville or madrid for 63, cant recall) that just dashes has to the other vendors.

Most on this forum only worry about price, so if that is the issue, dont use Just Dashes....
Inotherwords - if you have to ask, you can't afford it ??

Well then, I won't be using them
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the sale is over Frankie, so that size of a discount I will wait until willcox offers another..thanks troy
On now.. go to the front page of the site. Prices don't change until the 15.

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Inotherwords - if you have to ask, you can't afford it ??

Well then, I won't be using them
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Got it - thanks...

Suffice it to say JUST DASHES is competitive with buying repro dash pads, so I'd say its a decision about the quality of the result....which I haven't seen first hand but others seem satisfied
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well i was installing my dash assembly when i slipped and it tipped over and cracked my perfect pads!!! i was SICK !!! so now begins the hunt for the unicorn! a set of nice pads... NOT A GOOD DAY...well i googled dash restoration and a place in cali came up "JUST DASHES" there web site is kinda confusing. so i watched their video, it looks cool.has anyone ever used these guys? if so how was pricing and quailty? let me know your thoughts guys. thanks troy
well i did it! willcox had another sale, and i bit the bullit! my new pads came thur. so i will be taking my dash back apart and installing the new CA pads....thanks all for your input ! troy



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