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Old May 5, 2025 | 04:05 PM
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I have a '79 F-350 SuperCab 4x4. It's a Custom Cab. I want to put a "Woodgrained Glove Box trim ring" on my dash! Of course, it didn't come with it, but I would like to add it! Has anyone done this before? Does it require drilling holes in my dash, or is it stuck on with tape or adhesive? Any help with this would be greatly appreciated!

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Have to drill.

 
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Old May 5, 2025 | 05:00 PM
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Did your truck come with it, or did you add it? If you added it, do you have a template, or did you just make one from the trim ring?

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Old May 5, 2025 | 05:15 PM
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I didn't see pics above first time, my VPN was on. I thought you meant just to cover the whole face.
 
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Old May 5, 2025 | 05:38 PM
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Thanks for the info!
 
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X2 have to drill 10 holes, there is a older (73-76?) pot metal and chrome one (like in the green truck) that mounts with 10 studs and open end acorn nuts. The studs break easily when you try to remove and or reinstall the nuts. Then there is a black plastic with red center tape for the 78/79 Free wheeling package. And a XLT / Lariet plastic version with silver on the outer lip and wood grain on the inside, they both stud mount.

I would guess you can source a used plastic one (Ebay), I am pretty sure they are NOT reproduced, remove the studs and use 3M tape to avoid drilling the dash.
 
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Old May 5, 2025 | 07:05 PM
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Dude you are the luckiest guy on here today. I was typing my response earlier and said ha wait a sec I have one of them in my parts shed. It is OEM plastic and already has the studs broke off clean. It HAD the wood grain on it at one time. Pm me if interested in it.
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3 M Double sided very high bond adhesive tape would more than do it.
 
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Thanks, these are available, brand new, from LMC Truck! Yeah, I don't want to drill holes like that in my dash do I think I will go with the 3M tape idea.
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These are available, brand new, from LMC Truck.
 
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Wow I never knew that thanks. Good luck with the quality (lol) and the shipping cost.

https://www.lmctruck.com/interior/gl...and-components
 
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Originally Posted by The Dynamite Guy
I have a '79 F-350 SuperCab 4x4. It's a Custom Cab. I want to put a "Woodgrained Glove Box trim ring" on my dash! Of course, it didn't come with it, but I would like to add it! Has anyone done this before? Does it require drilling holes in my dash, or is it stuck on with tape or adhesive? Any help with this would be greatly appreciated!

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when I repainted my dash I removed the woodgrain glove box cover which was almost falling off due to the 45 year old glue drying out. When it came time to replace it I used Shoe Goo. This stuff us magic! It goes on like silicone but is exceptionally strong while remaining flexible so it can be used in areas with high vibration etc. It can also be used as a contact cement by spreading a thin layer on both surfaces, allow it to start setting up and then press the two pieces together. I used it to glue the front fender to it's supports on my lotus seven and once dry I could noticeably lift the suspension without separating the fender from its supports. The same stuff is also sold as Automotive goop but the shoe goo branded stuff is generally cheaper.
 
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I had the same thought, instead of drilling those massive holes in my dash, the product I was thinking of is "Barge Cement," a contact cement!
 
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I wasn't going to answer you because your flip response is less than desired, but I'm going to put you straight! There is nothing wrong with the quality of parts from LMC! You will pay for shipping on online-ordered parts, no matter who you get them from! Going to a junkyard for 45-year-old plastic is a NO GO! If you do, I'm sorry that you waste your money on those endeavors! The junkyard is only suitable for certain parts, like an OEM Tow Hook, but not electronics, gauges, or plastic! You go ahead and waste your money at "Pull-N-Save", not this guy!
 
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Friend, that is one beautiful interior on your truck. Well done.

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