fixing dash cracks
Melting Slicks
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Re: fixing dash cracks (nicecurves79)
Some companies sell a dash skin for the early cars, perhaps yours too. I have read mixed reviews of these skins. Most folks prefer all new dash pads but you say this may not be an option.
Gary
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Re: fixing dash cracks (nicecurves79)
http://leatherique.com/products.htm has a crack filler. Also I have heard that Walmart has a repair kit.
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Re: fixing dash cracks (GaryS)
I can not seem to find an all new dash pad for a 1980. I see the snap on covers, but no complete pads. Just as well, probably cost too much.
I wanna know how good the snap on covers work. How thick are they? Do they look good or like snap on crap?
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I wanna know how good the snap on covers work. How thick are they? Do they look good or like snap on crap?
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Re: fixing dash cracks (BSeery)
I bought one last year from Eckler's for my 1980. It's not a cap it fits the complete dash. I also bought a can of matching dye and it looks great. The P/N is 30132 $99.99 I hope this helps :cheers:
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St. Jude Donor '06-'10, '13
Re: fixing dash cracks (TRUE-DUALS)
I bought one last year from Eckler's for my 1980. It's not a cap it fits the complete dash. I also bought a can of matching dye and it looks great. The P/N is 30132 $99.99 I hope this helps :cheers:
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From: Woodforest
Re: fixing dash cracks (BSeery)
I had one of those full caps on my 82 when I bought it. Whoever did the install didn't do a very good job so some of the openings weren't right. Plus mine was installed with double sitck tape which pulled it out from the original. I don't know if this is the proper way or not to install one of these, but mine squeaked and rattled like crazy.
I found a 81 that was wrecked, bought the whole dash from them for about $200.00, cleaned and painted it and installed it in one afternoon.
I found a 81 that was wrecked, bought the whole dash from them for about $200.00, cleaned and painted it and installed it in one afternoon.
Le Mans Master
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Re: fixing dash cracks (BSeery)
Bseery: I'm using the dash pad on my 79. My dash had few small cracks and I thought I'd give the cover a chance before buying a brand new dash. It turned out great, and with the fraction of the cost of a new dash. It comes with a small bag of silicone to clue it on the old dash, but take my word for it you'll need more of it to make it fit like a clove.
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Re: fixing dash cracks (groovyjay)
I have the dashpad too and I HATE it. IT's too thick, the **** bezels don't fit properly, the glove box hangs, the speaker grills are not removable, the gauge clusters are a PITA to install, in fact there was so much strain on it my main cluster lens BROKE (damn hard to get a new one here, more money down the drain) and I installed it using all the glue, and about 20 C-clamps (outside of car)
Figuring the cost of the pad and + new lens that I now need + all the headaches a new dash is a better deal.
[Modified by Twin_Turbo, 1:30 PM 1/2/2004]
Figuring the cost of the pad and + new lens that I now need + all the headaches a new dash is a better deal.
[Modified by Twin_Turbo, 1:30 PM 1/2/2004]
