Dash Caps:
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 861
Likes: 0
From: WNY
Dash Caps:
Has anyone used one of the accuform dash cap's to cover a cracked dash? How do they look? Anyone have any pics?
This is what I am talking about.
This is what I am talking about.
Race Director
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 12,596
Likes: 3,082
From: Shamong, NJ
I don't know if that's the same brand cap as Corvette America sells, but I can tell you I know a couple people who've used the CA one and are pleased. If you look at the defroster openning area on a Corvette America cap, you can tell it's a cap because it sits up a little higher than the defroster grill. Otherwise they fit pretty good. As I said, I don't know if MidAmerica sells the same cap.
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 861
Likes: 0
From: WNY
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,962
Likes: 5
From: Schererville IN
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 115
Likes: 0
From: Ky
I helped a friend of mine install one on a 78. It was not long after the plastic crap cracked in the side where the two side screws went. You know where the door shuts. The fit over the windshield wiper switch looked pretty crappy and there were other things he did not like. It did hide his cracked dash pad.
The pad is the best way to do it if you can handle the price.
The pad is the best way to do it if you can handle the price.
Race Director
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 12,596
Likes: 3,082
From: Shamong, NJ
You don't mention what year cap you want, but by the link you provided and your forum name, I assume it's for a 77. If true, than blckslvr79 can't help you much. The 78-82 dash is completely different, it uses a one piece dash (top and front all one). 68-77 dashes are made up of 3 pieces, left and right front, and a top. 68-77 dash caps are a top cover only. Nothing is shared between the 77 and earlier and 78 and later dashes. You need to find a someone who has used a 68-77 cap. I know of a 76 with one of these caps, but it's not convenient to me (35 miles away) and I'm not sure how well you could see the fit of the cap from a photo.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,224
Likes: 1
From: Clarksville Indiana
bummer, I wanted go that route if sombody had anything good to say about them. maybe theres a good brand to look for that will get mentioned.. mine is just cracked a little at one speaker grill.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every Model vs Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!
Joe Kucinski
5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!
Joe Kucinski
2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!
Joe Kucinski
10 Things C8 Corvette Owners Hate (But Won't Tell You)
Joe Kucinski
10 Best Corvettes Coming to Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach 2026!
Brett Foote
Every Corvette Grand Sport Explained! (C2, C4, C6, C7, & C8)
Joe Kucinski
Grand Sport & Grand Sport X Launch Alongside All-New 535hp LS6 V8!
Michael S. Palmer
5 Reasons Bad Drivers Crash & 5 Ways to Avoid a Costly Mistake!
Joe Kucinski
Former Vendor
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 76,656
Likes: 1,847
From: Jeffersonville Indiana 812-288-7103
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Personally, I would use the dash pad; it’s more of a permanent fix. They look hard to install but the upper is pretty easy to do!
Willcox Inc.
Willcox Inc.
Advanced
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 82
Likes: 1
From: Portsmouth Virginia
Do you have a pdf file etc of an upper dash pad install. I want to do one but have heard bad things about the work involved.
Former Vendor
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 76,656
Likes: 1,847
From: Jeffersonville Indiana 812-288-7103
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Yes we do! I have a file on how to remove and install it.
Here is the link: http://willcoxcorvette.com/repairand...lp.php?hID=105
It looks hard but it's not! If you get stuck just email me! The instructions cover all three pads, but you can stop at any point. Willcoxcustomerservice@willcoxcorvette.c om (no good tonight though, my email is down).
Willcox Inc.
Here is the link: http://willcoxcorvette.com/repairand...lp.php?hID=105
It looks hard but it's not! If you get stuck just email me! The instructions cover all three pads, but you can stop at any point. Willcoxcustomerservice@willcoxcorvette.c om (no good tonight though, my email is down).
Willcox Inc.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 5,401
Likes: 52
From: Norman OK
I have installed a new dash pad on my 76 and it is not as bad as you think, the really hard part is getting it out with out breaking it, but if you are replacing it it does not matter.
For those of you needing to remove your top pad and reinstall it just be real careful removing it so you don't bend it or crack it.
This job really sounds harder than it is, and the new pad looks great.
For those of you needing to remove your top pad and reinstall it just be real careful removing it so you don't bend it or crack it.
This job really sounds harder than it is, and the new pad looks great.
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 861
Likes: 0
From: WNY
I have installed a new dash pad on my 76 and it is not as bad as you think, the really hard part is getting it out with out breaking it, but if you are replacing it it does not matter.
For those of you needing to remove your top pad and reinstall it just be real careful removing it so you don't bend it or crack it.
This job really sounds harder than it is, and the new pad looks great.
For those of you needing to remove your top pad and reinstall it just be real careful removing it so you don't bend it or crack it.
This job really sounds harder than it is, and the new pad looks great.
I was just trying to get out of the cost of a full pad. If it looked good enough for "local" car shows (i.e. non pro judged events) I would have been satisfied... its not like my car is anywhere near original anyways.. 74 w/ an 81 rear bumper, l88 hood and, and 17" wheels.. and that's before you even open the hood.. haha
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 948
Likes: 1
From: pensacola fl
installed a cover from ecklers on my 76 about 6 months ago. great product, great price and simple to install. I will try to take photos this weekend and post.
Last edited by sweeet76; Feb 27, 2009 at 05:26 PM.
