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    Offline Mr. 6pak2go

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    dash cap question
    « on: February 09, 2006 - 07:47:33 PM »
    hey yall iv got a quick quetion! iv got a dash pad but its just the metal part all the foam and vinyl has be removed...do you think a dash cap (the 62 dollar kind that glues over the existing pad) would look ok or should i just buy a whole new pad( the 700-800 dollar kind lol)? if anyone out there has one please post some pics of it so i can see what it looks like thanks..Kevin!  :cheers:
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    Re: dash cap question
    « Reply #1 on: February 09, 2006 - 09:25:14 PM »
    Doesn't the $62 dollar kind need at least some foam or something to sit on?   ???  Not just the steel?  Is'nt it just a this plastic shell for that price?
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    Re: dash cap question
    « Reply #2 on: February 10, 2006 - 03:25:52 AM »
    Quote from: Super Blue 72 on February 09, 2006 - 09:25:14 PM
    Doesn't the $62 dollar kind need at least some foam or something to sit on?   ???  Not just the steel?  Is'nt it just a this plastic shell for that price?

      Yes, it's a plastic shell that should be glued to the original padding. I don't think it would look so great just glued to the steel frame. It probably would be a little too big since the padding isn't there.

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    Re: dash cap question
    « Reply #3 on: February 10, 2006 - 03:45:25 PM »
    so it wont work??
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    Re: dash cap question
    « Reply #4 on: February 11, 2006 - 04:23:50 AM »
    I would imagine that you could get it to work but would have to use something to fill the areas that no longer have the dash padding.  It would be sorta "mickey mouse" but it's probably do-able with some creativity if cost is an issue. 

    May be use wood/styrofoam?  This is something I might try if I was I only had the metal frame and want to watch the budget.

    It all depends what you want from your car.  If it's a driver this MIGHT be okay.  Not sure how it'll look as I don't have the parts in front of me.

    Keep us posted.  :)
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    Re: dash cap question
    « Reply #5 on: February 13, 2006 - 06:40:50 PM »
     ??? does anyone have any pics with this type dash??? please post them if you do thanks!
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    Re: dash cap question
    « Reply #6 on: February 13, 2006 - 07:56:51 PM »
    Quote from: 6pak2go on February 13, 2006 - 06:40:50 PM
    ??? does anyone have any pics with this type dash??? please post them if you do thanks!


    6pak . . I don't think the shell will work without the old pad!  Its very thin and definitely needs the pad for support.  Mopar Muscle did an article on the cover and it looked pretty good from what I could see from the pictures and I assume for the price not a bad deal if your pad is butt ugly!   :puke:       :cheers:

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    Re: dash cap question
    « Reply #7 on: February 13, 2006 - 08:01:21 PM »
    oh ok! thanks is there anyway to get my frame recovered or would it be cheaper to just buy a dash from YO?? i think the 72 dashes are $700!
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    Re: dash cap question
    « Reply #8 on: February 13, 2006 - 10:33:39 PM »
    the frame is not covered , the pad is on piece with the foam & vinyl heat shrunk over the foam
     buying a pad may be the easiest way to fix it 
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    Re: dash cap question
    « Reply #9 on: February 13, 2006 - 10:39:00 PM »
    You might be able to find some foam rubber and put the cap over it, that would probably be the cheapest way.  I just bought a dash cap, but haven't installed it yet, but they look fine for a driver, you can't tell the difference unless you look closely.
    Just Dashes will also recover your dash, but I don't know what they charge, I think it would be cheaper than Year One.  I think their web site is Just dashes.com.
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    Re: dash cap question
    « Reply #10 on: February 14, 2006 - 10:38:02 AM »
    This might be the article 4c is talking about.

    http://www.moparmusclemagazine.com/howto/5139/index.html
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    Re: dash cap question
    « Reply #11 on: February 14, 2006 - 12:48:24 PM »
    I have an old dash pad laying around if you're still thinking about the cap!   :cheers:
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    Re: dash cap question
    « Reply #12 on: February 15, 2006 - 12:59:29 PM »
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    do you think a dash cap (the 62 dollar kind that glues over the existing pad)

    Where are you finding dash caps for $62? The caps look pretty good to me for the money, but dash pads are one thing that some folks have to have as close to perfect as possible and are willing to pay $$$.

    The dash cap will not work on a dash frame with no pad. There is nothing there to silicone it to. Also would probably have a very hollow sound too.  :walkaway: 

    I have plenty of pics of the dash cap installation. With the high price and sometimes questionable quality of repro dash pads, the dash cap is a great solution for me. 
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    Re: dash cap question
    « Reply #13 on: February 15, 2006 - 04:34:10 PM »
    Kevin, what kind of dash pad and to what? Your cuda? Find a crappy core with the padding still intack for about 50.00 and add your cap. Cost wise it'll look great for the $$$$ and for a driver. Call me or PM wih your PH #. I enjoy shooting the bull. Take care. :cheers:
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    Re: dash cap question
    « Reply #14 on: February 15, 2006 - 05:44:06 PM »
    Quote from: 4cruzin on February 14, 2006 - 12:48:24 PM
    I have an old dash pad laying around if you're still thinking about the cap!   :cheers:
    how much 4c?? from what i understand from everyone the best thing do do is what fishn4cuda said! so if you have an old one il buy it and buy and cap!
    Quote from: miketyler on February 15, 2006 - 12:59:29 PM
    Where are you finding dash caps for $62? The caps look pretty good to me for the money, but dash pads are one thing that some folks have to have as close to perfect as possible and are willing to pay $$$.

    The dash cap will not work on a dash frame with no pad. There is nothing there to silicone it to. Also would probably have a very hollow sound too.  :walkaway: 

    I have plenty of pics of the dash cap installation. With the high price and sometimes questionable quality of repro dash pads, the dash cap is a great solution for me. 
    mike year one and paddock both have dash covers/ caps its just hard plastic  that glues over the exsting pad there actually cheaper than 60 bucks there like 50 i was just adding in shipping!  please post the pics you have thanks!
    Quote from: Chryco Psycho on February 13, 2006 - 10:33:39 PM
    the frame is not covered , the pad is on piece with the foam & vinyl heat shrunk over the foam
     buying a pad may be the easiest way to fix it 
    cc does the orinial pads have a metal frame?? if not im kinda confussed on what iv got!?  ??? iv got what looks like a dash pad with no padding on it! Its even go the vin tag holes drilled in it!? 
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