ps374

Took my 1984 for inspection today and when the guy went to scrap off the old sticker he must of pressed on the corner of the dash and a small 1/4 inch crack in now in the corner. It is hardly noticeable but I am worried that the crack may grow in time since this is the original dash and has no cracks. Any suggestion what I can put on the crack to prevent it from growing??

billschroeder5842

My gut says that any cure will be worse than the disease. The crack will most likely not grow unless there is direct pressure placed on the spot. Frankly, since you said that it is hard to notice I'd leave it alone and keep your eye out for a new dash to swap it with. I pulled the dash on my 89 (since sold) a bunch and it is a pretty straight forward job and the heat will not cause the crack to grow..

Now, if OCD takes over, you can pull the dash and put a small (small) drop of crazy glue in the crack.

65Z01

I have a thin dash mat that I picked up when the car was in Mesa, AZ for a few months and just left it on as it cuts any sun glare.

CorvetteRules

In New Jersey cars older then 1995 are exempt from inspection.

The following vehicles are exempt from inspection requirements (N.J.A.C. 13:20-7.2):

1. Gasoline powered vehicles registered passenger, model year 1995 & older with a GVWR 8,500 pounds or less.

RtStuf

Am I missing something? How does this relate to the OP's problem?

JBPC4

DinoBob

Cruisinfanatic

Pretty stupid thing to say just because a state requires all vehicles to pass a safety inspection

DinoBob

Cruisinfanatic

Not so sure

CorvetteRules

You can be sure, unless you first want to question me under oath.
Also New Jersey inspection for required vehicles (passenger) only consists of checking for codes and seeing if the lights work. Used to be much more involved in the old days.

65Z01

Indeed the thin dash pad "carpet" would hide the problem if he decides to not have it repaired/replaced, and it looks damn good too...

Cruisinfanatic

I don't understand states that don't require a thorough safety inspection for all vehicles. Especially older ones.
It only takes one person that does not upkeep their car to kill you

1bdvet

Lloyds make a very nice dash pad, like another post, it cuts down on glare, and looks great with the C4 logo sitting dead center.
Here is the one I had for many years!