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Copo_Cartel 08-29-2022 12:03 AM

Dash Pad
 
Hello all. I am looking for a good source to restore an original assembly line 69 Camaro dash pad non-AC . It is not cracked but has shrunk . Thanks in advance .

Big Block Bill 08-29-2022 03:39 AM

Justdashes.com Watch the Jay Leno video of the 17K mile Jaguar XKE on here. They are in there. Tells the story and process.

Bill

bergy 08-29-2022 11:18 AM

Has anyone had experience with Just Dashes restoring 69 dash pad? Wondering how they do on getting the shrunk up ones to properly cover the VIN rivets. Anybody have pics?

William 08-29-2022 11:39 AM

In my 46 years in the hobby/business I have never seen a '69 dash pad repair last more than a few months.

Main problem, the liner is plastic. By the time it shrinks and warps, the foam is hard as a rock. You can trim the liner back and re-glue the foam, won't last. Keeps warping, the studs pull out; corners break off. And as noted, the VIN rivets will be visible.

Don't bother with NOS should you find one. The tooling was different, no bead along the leading edge. Most had a bald spot in the middle.

Latest repro is excellent. That's the smart move.

Copo_Cartel 08-29-2022 01:36 PM

Thanks everyone. Great advice and ideas.

sixt9rsx33 08-30-2022 01:36 AM

William, which repro do you like? Does the same hold true for a 69 Chevelle dash pad? I need both!

William 08-30-2022 11:54 AM

The latest repro, known as the "OE style" is the best of the two repros, I hear. About $370.

In stock at D & R Classic Auto.

Starship 08-30-2022 01:29 PM

I used Just Dashes to rebuild the pad in an '85 Suburban. Expensive , but, results are perfect. 2 years so far without issues.

Salvatore 08-30-2022 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by William (Post 1599220)
The latest repro, known as the "OE style" is the best of the two repros, I hear. About $370.

In stock at D & R Classic Auto.

D+R are easy to deal with. Steve is a good guy!

nova67 08-31-2022 03:22 AM

dash
 
I used Just Dashes to restore a 70 GTO dash and console turned out perfect not cheap tho!


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