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Dash Cap/Dash Replacement

Posted: 9/17/08 3:35pmMessage 1 of 4
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edgwood, MD - USA
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Vette(s): 1975 convertible,with the hard top and power streering.it a 350 L48 with auto trans. the color is light blue.
 I have two questions(1)Iwant to instal a dash cap for a temp repair until I get all the parts to re do my interior.What I want to know is has anyone used the dash cap ,and how dose it look?Tacky or ok.(2) When I do the dash any suggestion there?
                                     Thanks  Rick
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Dash Cap/Dash Replacement

Posted: 9/18/08 8:40amMessage 2 of 4
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Horse Cave, KY - USA
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Vette(s): 1968 convertible; 1980 L-82
Some folks have success with them, some don't.  Take your time.  This chore will probably take longer than you think it will, so plan accordingly.
 
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Dash Cap/Dash Replacement

Posted: 9/18/08 10:10amMessage 3 of 4
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Duncanville, TX - USA
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
Some of the "caps" may not have the speaker holes in them, so that's something you should check on before buying.
If it's installed properly, and it fits correctly, they don't look too bad...better than a cracked dash, anyway.

As far as a new replacement dash pad, don't try to do it when it's cold. The dash needs to be bent/flexed a little in the center to get it past the pillar posts, so it should be warm to facilitate this so no damage occurs accidentally.

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Dash Cap/Dash Replacement

Posted: 9/19/08 7:28pmMessage 4 of 4
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edgwood, MD - USA
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Vette(s): 1975 convertible,with the hard top and power streering.it a 350 L48 with auto trans. the color is light blue.
  I found a third option,I got a dash cover from corvette central to cover the dash until I replace it .Thanks to Joel I now will plan the interior work for next summer.Thanks
                           Rick
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