I'm sure the Dealership would have done their dash caps the same way.

[CudamanTom]

 



 

[dutch]

LOL... looks like you won 

[MEK-Dangerfield]

Duct tape is an under rated tool.   

[CudamanTom]

Yes it is... 

And cleans up really good with WD-40 for any sticky spots too. 





I still need to clean it up alittle but I'm happy with it. 

[slapshot]

Looks great. Did you remove the original pad off the frame or is the original pad under the dash cap?
Where did you order the dash cap from?

[CudamanTom]

Looks great. Did you remove the original pad off the frame or is the original pad under the dash cap?
Where did you order the dash cap from?

Thank you.

I left the pad in place.
Here is what it looked like just before installing the cap. I shaved down the risen areas around the speaker hole and the cracks.



I purchased it thru a vendor from Amazon selling the "AccuForm" brand.

With the original pad in place, it fit perfect and there is no hollow spots under the cap. I can push down on the dash cap and there is no movement except the normal cushion feeling from the original dash pad.
By not purchasing a new dash pad and shipping of a core, I now have an extra $900+ to spend on other stuff to get my cuda road worthy. 
I purchased new fuel lines, brake lines, FatMat interior padding, exhaust tips, subframe connectors, convertible switch and lots of hardware just from the savings of this cap 

[shawge]

Wow, that looks great!

[Haddixj]

looks good what kind of glue and prep did you do? looks really clean and a scuff from a scotch bright?

[CudamanTom]

Thanks guys.

looks good what kind of glue and prep did you do? looks really clean and a scuff from a scotch bright?

One tube of RTV adhesive silicone came with the cap. IMHO one tube is NOT enough. Just looking at it I didn't see how one tube would be enough. So I got another tube, clear RTV adhesive (Dow Corning 3145).
I shaved down the high points on the dash pad. Then I used sandpaper to mare up the edges/openings around the dash pad and the dash cap. Do a test fit of the dash cap to be sure of a good level fit. I bet I installed and removed my cap 6 times for test fitting. For the top and around the defogger/speaker holes, you want just a little snug. Not tight but not loose.
Wiped it all down with Windex (removes oils and dirt).
Probably an hour or two just on the prep. No need rushing it.

I applied the adhesive double more than what was instructed. A bead about the thickness of a pencil/pen.
Then slipped the cap on, clamped it down and tape her up.

So if you plan to do a dash cap, I would highly suggest this.
About a dozen clamps, duct tape and an extra tube of silicone.
I followed all their directions as suggested and I think it was pretty simple.

[CudamanTom]

Here is a pic of an example of the size bead I layed down around the outer edge of the cap and around the defogger holes and speaker hole.
Took all of both tubes of silicone for a nice thick bead.

[Katfish]

Great job, wish I would have gone this route.

[dpcd67]

Yours looks very nice; I, too, have the Accuform pad but have not glued it on yet. I did test fit it and it fits perfectlly. My original is broken up much worse than yours and I will first glue the pieces back into place so I don't have any big unsupported places in it. And a couple of places that were curled up so bad that I cut them off, I will fill with expandable  foam.  I wondered about the little tube of glue they give you but the instructions say to only glue it around the edges.
good job.

[CudamanTom]

Yours looks very nice; I, too, have the Accuform pad but have not glued it on yet. I did test fit it and it fits perfectlly. My original is broken up much worse than yours and I will first glue the pieces back into place so I don't have any big unsupported places in it. And a couple of places that were curled up so bad that I cut them off, I will fill with expandable  foam.  I wondered about the little tube of glue they give you but the instructions say to only glue it around the edges.
good job.

Thank you.

Yes, it says around the edges, which is what I did, including the edges around the defogger and speaker openings. That area is always viewed from outside the windshield when parked at events or just out and about.
I promise this. You will feel a lot better having/using that second tube.

Sounds like you're prepping it right. 

I will add. Do not use rubbing alcohol to clean the cap of any silicone or tape sticky that might get on it. It will discolor the cap. I tested a small area under the cap and turned it a lighter shade. I figured if I made a mess, I better try a test underneath first.

[AU6pack]

Awesome result.

[6771plymouth]

ummm so I got a new dash pad no old dash pad on frame so it just gets glued down? its a dash pad and not cap that is a difference right?