Dash Top Panel Installation
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Seabeck WA
OK, here's a pic of my new dash cap and left speaker grille. It's not cemented in place yet and won't be until I get the right grille from the supplier. Actually, I may attach the cap in place using industrial-strength Velcro instead of the glue they supplied me. Much easier to get it off in the event the cap cracks like the old one did.
Drifting
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From: mesa az
I would have used the cap same as you if mine hadn't raised up in the process of cracking. Who knows how long it was like that ? The issue could only be resolved with a different dash pad. Yours looks really good so job well done.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Seabeck WA
I should also mention that, in my restoration of this car, I have used industrial-strength Velcro in loads of places (door panels, dash faces, etc.) instead of screws or glue to re-attach stuff after I've had to pull it off, and it has never failed to hold those parts REALLY well, and still allow me to remove them again if I ever have to.
Drifting
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From: mesa az
Funny you mention restoration. I have put 2 new door panels. I brought the top piece on the passenger side off eBay for $20. Reused my arm rest and saved almost $200. Both door panels cost me close to $800 delivered. The dash pad I found by doing a Google search and a guy in Pittsburgh sold it to me for $165 delivered. Replacing the ugly glove box with a flat piece from Ecklers was $50. New shifter console $113. Used radio bezel $20. Used halo bezel $50 and the hatch rear plastic piece I found used for $50. I've bought pieces that looked fine but had sun damage. They didn't fit perfect so I threw them away lesson learned. I have brand new leather seat covers and I am going to spend another $300 on new seat cushions. I will sell the gray vinal seat cushions for $100 or close to that. I have been patient and with the internet it's been possible. Down the road new carpet.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 826
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From: Seabeck WA
Funny you mention restoration. I have put 2 new door panels. I brought the top piece on the passenger side off eBay for $20. Reused my arm rest and saved almost $200. Both door panels cost me close to $800 delivered. The dash pad I found by doing a Google search and a guy in Pittsburgh sold it to me for $165 delivered. Replacing the ugly glove box with a flat piece from Ecklers was $50. New shifter console $113. Used radio bezel $20. Used halo bezel $50 and the hatch rear plastic piece I found used for $50. I've bought pieces that looked fine but had sun damage. They didn't fit perfect so I threw them away lesson learned. I have brand new leather seat covers and I am going to spend another $300 on new seat cushions. I will sell the gray vinal seat cushions for $100 or close to that. I have been patient and with the internet it's been possible. Down the road new carpet.
Last edited by ckwhite; May 29, 2014 at 02:01 PM. Reason: spelling
