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    Offline jimmycuda71

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    ABS plastic core dash pad
    « on: May 02, 2017 - 06:20:04 PM »
    Hello all,

    Just a quick question. are the ABS plastic core dash pads such as the one sold by classic industries worth buying? How is the quality and fit? Is it a good alternative for the price? Any feedback is appreciated.

    Thanks Jimmy
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    Offline Katfish

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    Re: ABS plastic core dash pad
    « Reply #1 on: May 02, 2017 - 06:26:33 PM »
    I'd pay the extra for a metal frame.
    The plastic is flimsy and will warp
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    Offline 1 Wild R/T

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    Re: ABS plastic core dash pad
    « Reply #2 on: May 02, 2017 - 08:44:24 PM »
    Junk... I recall one person defending the ABS frame but it came out that his car never was outside, it lives in a controlled climate... And a few years later it warped anyway....
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    Offline AARTA340

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    Re: ABS plastic core dash pad
    « Reply #3 on: May 03, 2017 - 01:27:08 AM »
    I would go with the steel frame too. We all know how hot the inside a car gets when sitting in the sun with the windows up. Yup, it will warp the heck out of an ABS core. Save yourself from having to change it out later and go with a quality dash. A problematic dash sticks out like a sore thumb.  :2cents:
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    Offline jimmycuda71

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    Re: ABS plastic core dash pad
    « Reply #4 on: May 03, 2017 - 06:38:35 AM »
    Well I guess that answers that. I am in southern Oklahoma and it definitely gets hot here. Who has the best prices on the steel framed pads?

    Jimmy
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    Offline Bullitt-

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    Re: ABS plastic core dash pad
    « Reply #5 on: May 03, 2017 - 08:20:22 AM »
    Ultimate Rides seems to have been the source most have touted as the best down through the years.
    Dave at Roseville has sold them so you might give him a shout to see the best way to acquire

    http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=116440.msg1141826#msg1141826

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    Re: ABS plastic core dash pad
    « Reply #6 on: May 03, 2017 - 04:46:11 PM »
     I have the steel pads in stock just need to know what version you have/need

    I personally would not use the ABS pad as it will sink over time in the heat
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    Offline Beekeeper

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    Re: ABS plastic core dash pad
    « Reply #7 on: May 03, 2017 - 10:43:52 PM »
    Quote from: mopardave on May 03, 2017 - 04:46:11 PM
    I have the steel pads in stock just need to know what version you have/need

    I personally would not use the ABS pad as it will sink over time in the heat

    Do you do colored ones too? I'll be needing a burnt orange one eventually.
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    Offline GoodysGotaCuda

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    Re: ABS plastic core dash pad
    « Reply #8 on: May 03, 2017 - 11:19:21 PM »
    I heard too many concerns with the ABS, 110° days in Texas are not easy on anything, especially plastic. I bought a steel core from Dave.
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    Re: ABS plastic core dash pad
    « Reply #9 on: May 04, 2017 - 04:09:00 PM »
    we can. all depends on the type of pad you need and if I have.
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