dash carpet cover for 1973 cuda?

[halle09]

hey i have a 1973 cuda and i have a nice big 3 inch crack in the dead center of the dash other than that its perfect i wanna know what quick fixes such as a custom fit carpet cover looks like. or if you guys used one before and what success you have have with tackling a minor problem like this that doesnt require a $1000 absolute ridiculous dash pad replacement.

[4Cruizn]

I have a carpet cover for sale in the for sale area . . . Looked ok and either use for protection for a nice dash against heat or to cover a worn dash . . . 

[twalker]

Get it repaired, or try it yourself.  There are a a lot of videos of this on the old innerweb.  Check out - www.fibrenew.com as one example.  Won't be perfect, but a lot better than a dash cover IMO


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[ff6849]

Ordered this

http://dashdesigns.com/dash-covers

I got the Dash-Tex material it looks a little better than the carpet. Don't have a cracked anymore, but since I live in the Desert Southwest  with summer temps over 110' I didn't want another cracked dash.

[halle09]

Ordered this

http://dashdesigns.com/dash-covers

I got the Dash-Tex material it looks a little better than the carpet. Don't have a cracked anymore, but since I live in the Desert Southwest  with summer temps over 110' I didn't want another cracked dash.

do you have any pictures of how it looks?

[slsc98]

do you have any pictures of how it looks?

Yaaaaah, that'd be much appreciated --- looks like just the ticket for avoiding ultra violet damage to my front dash (it'd be cool if they also made something for the ,package tray" (Rear dash) as well!)

[ff6849]

Sorry for the late posting of photos missed your request......I just let it rest on the dash and remove it when you show it. I like using it for extra sun protection.

[dpcd67]

You realize that plastic dash covers are only about $125 and will look far better than the dash/carpet types.

[ff6849]

I did do the plastic glue on cover, but since I live in the Desert Southwest  with summer temps over 110' I didn't want another cracked dash. So I just use the dash cover to provide some extra UV sun protection. I just remove it at shows, easy enough.

http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=88263.0

 

[Ravage]

I'm a fan of mine

You realize that plastic dash covers are only about $125 and will look far better than the dash/carpet types.

[dpcd67]

Ok, then for a temporary cover I guess it doesn't matter.  I will do something similar to protect mine; probably one of those reflective things that you put over the dash when you aren't driving it; they reflect all the light and heat.

[HP_Cuda]

How about a url for a popular one?

 

You realize that plastic dash covers are only about $125 and will look far better than the dash/carpet types.

[dpcd67]

Mine is called "Dash Cap (TM)" and is made in Utah by Accu-Form Plastics; it has the recess for "Barracuda" on the pass side. I got it off ebay.

[ff6849]

I did do the plastic glue on cover, but since I live in the Desert Southwest  with summer temps over 110' I didn't want another cracked dash. So I just use the dash cover to provide some extra UV sun protection. I just remove it at shows, easy enough.

http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=88263.0

That is the one I used also, just buy a tube of black silicone and fill all the cracks with body filler here is good article on how to do it.

http://www.moparmusclemagazine.com/howto/5139_dashboard_rebuild/index.html

[dpcd67]

Fill cracks? Hell, half of mine was completely gone; the plastic cover does not need any support; in fact that is why they say to only glue it around the edges.  I put mine on over all the cracks and missing pieces with no issues.