Dash repair
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Dash repair
The dash in my '84 F-250 is starting to crack and flake apart around the speaker grill so I figured now would be a good time to restore it since I'm not driving it during the winter months anyway. I did some research and decided to ship it out to Just Dashes: Welcome To Just Dashes
Yesterday I pulled it off and packed it up ready to ship but I figured I should probably call them first to get a price quote. The guy I talked to said they actually have the tooling to make a new one so I wouldn't need to ship my old one to them. They quoted me a price of $399 for the new dash plus a minimum $100 color matching fee and return shipping. I'd still need to send them a sample so they have something to match the color to. I asked if these are an exact match to the originals and he said they are, that they use Ford tooling to cast them.
I've put a lot into this truck and I'm very picky about details so I want it to look factory original. Has anyone here bought one of these re-pro dashes from them and can you verify if its an exact match to the original in fit, appearance, and quality?
Yesterday I pulled it off and packed it up ready to ship but I figured I should probably call them first to get a price quote. The guy I talked to said they actually have the tooling to make a new one so I wouldn't need to ship my old one to them. They quoted me a price of $399 for the new dash plus a minimum $100 color matching fee and return shipping. I'd still need to send them a sample so they have something to match the color to. I asked if these are an exact match to the originals and he said they are, that they use Ford tooling to cast them.
I've put a lot into this truck and I'm very picky about details so I want it to look factory original. Has anyone here bought one of these re-pro dashes from them and can you verify if its an exact match to the original in fit, appearance, and quality?
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I haven't dealt with them but Dennis Carpenter sells a complete dash pad. Not a cover.
Dash Pad Black | Dennis Carpenter Ford Restoration Parts
You would of course have to paint it to match as it only comes in black.
Dash Pad Black | Dennis Carpenter Ford Restoration Parts
You would of course have to paint it to match as it only comes in black.
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I bought a dash cap overlay cover from a manufacturer in Texas in 2011. I was skeptical about them, but spent the $150 for a color matched unit. It fit perfectly and still looks like new today. Do not recall the company name tho. Somewhere around Abilene Lubbock area.
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Was it this:Coverlay Interior Accessories Catalog - Dashboard Covers, Instrument, Door and Kick Panels
They are in San Angelo.
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Northeast Iowa.
I'd rather not use a cover on it. I've spent a lot of time and money on this truck over the years and have gone to great lengths to retain the factory stock look, and to me a cover or overlay would never look right on it.
The new re-pro dashes from this place are cast in black and they charge a minimum of $100 extra to color match it. When I restored the interior about 15 years ago I used a red dash and painted it with this stuff in the charcoal gray color:
http://www.plastikote.com/products/S...nyl-Paint.html
That paint has held up very well, absolutely no peeling or flaking. The only problem with my dash is the speaker grille is cracked and now the foam is starting to crumble. Since the paint I used is not a factory color they would have to custom match it to that color. I figure why bother when I can do it myself? If I did order it I'd just order it in black and paint it myself. I was hoping someone here could verify if these are an exact match to the originals.
That's the same price as Just Dashes for a black one. Has anyone here used the one from Dennis Carpenter?
I'd rather not use a cover on it. I've spent a lot of time and money on this truck over the years and have gone to great lengths to retain the factory stock look, and to me a cover or overlay would never look right on it.
The new re-pro dashes from this place are cast in black and they charge a minimum of $100 extra to color match it. When I restored the interior about 15 years ago I used a red dash and painted it with this stuff in the charcoal gray color:
http://www.plastikote.com/products/S...nyl-Paint.html
That paint has held up very well, absolutely no peeling or flaking. The only problem with my dash is the speaker grille is cracked and now the foam is starting to crumble. Since the paint I used is not a factory color they would have to custom match it to that color. I figure why bother when I can do it myself? If I did order it I'd just order it in black and paint it myself. I was hoping someone here could verify if these are an exact match to the originals.
I haven't dealt with them but Dennis Carpenter sells a complete dash pad. Not a cover.
Dash Pad Black | Dennis Carpenter Ford Restoration Parts
You would of course have to paint it to match as it only comes in black.
Dash Pad Black | Dennis Carpenter Ford Restoration Parts
You would of course have to paint it to match as it only comes in black.
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I just found Bronco Graveyard sells them too for $345, says they are made with the original Ford tooling. But judging by the picture the speaker grille doesn't look correct. Its square rather than round with a center cross like the original.
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Was it this:Coverlay Interior Accessories Catalog - Dashboard Covers, Instrument, Door and Kick Panels
They are in San Angelo.
They are in San Angelo.
Folks thought I bought a new dash. (yesididsir) Didn't even have to glue down
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Update: I ordered a new dash pad from Dashes Direct about two months ago but because of some repairs they were doing on the tooling there was a delay in production. It finally arrived last week. I'm pleased with the quality but it took a little trimming on the foam to get all of the clip nuts in place and I had to drill the holes in the defroster vents for the screws. Now that I have it painted and ready to install I had a thought:
Since its always the speaker grille that cracks and breaks apart first, would it make sense to glue a thin piece of plywood on the bottom to help reinforce and hold it together? Or do you think this would do more harm than good? My main concern is it might not allow that area to expand and contract with temperature changes so it could actually crack more easily. Thoughts? This thing cost $450 so I want it to last as long as possible. I plan on using UV protectant on it anyway.
Since its always the speaker grille that cracks and breaks apart first, would it make sense to glue a thin piece of plywood on the bottom to help reinforce and hold it together? Or do you think this would do more harm than good? My main concern is it might not allow that area to expand and contract with temperature changes so it could actually crack more easily. Thoughts? This thing cost $450 so I want it to last as long as possible. I plan on using UV protectant on it anyway.
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