Dash pad covers/caps

The plastic ones.

Any difference between them or all they all pretty much one manufacturer?

Seeing prices from less than $100 to almost double.

Thanks,

Russ

I have seen these aftermarket ones up close in person. They are not actual replacement dash pads, but dash pad covers that mount on top of your existing dash pad. Mostly are from the same manufacturer. I saw one on a Ranchero at a show this summer, the guy showed me that it was raised about an inch from the metal board between the dash and the windshield (the name of this part is escaping me).

Other than that, it looked pretty much the same as stock. In fact, I wouldn't have even noticed the 1" raised pad if the car owner hadn't pointed it out to me!

I, however, opted to have my original dash pad restored by Just Dashes (www.justdashes.com). From my knowledge, they're the only ones that do it. And it isn't cheap, but my dash pad was so warped and cracked that a dash cover wouldn't even sit over it nicely. So had to bite the bullet and pay these guys to get it done. Be advised they need about 3-4 month lead time. I sent mine back in early June, and they only started working on it this month. When the time comes for them to start working on it, they'll email you to wire them money via your bank account and routing number to avoid additional fees if you opt to pay with credit card. As soon as they receive payment, they start the work.

Mike

1974 Ford Gran Torino

Thanks.

I am talking about the plastic ones. Rusty had one that looked really good except for the crack.

Having the pad redone is not in the budget for this car anytime soon.

Russ

You KNOW you need to cover it with Zebra-stripe shag carpeting.

"What we do in full frontal view, is more honest than your cleaned-up mind."
Randy
1979 T-Bird
2005 F-150 STX RCSB 4.6, 3.55 LSD
How the Heck does a REGULAR CAB SHORTBED weigh over 5200 pounds?

What color interior do you have?

Joe

it can also be recovered by upholstery shop

i have one that was wrapped with leather ,still holding up 8 years ago

GET IT GOT IT GONE !!!!!!!

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russosborne Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 01-January-2015 Location: Glendale AZ Status: Offline Points: 664	Post Options Post Reply Quote russosborne Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Dash pad covers/caps Posted: 15-September-2019 at 8:45PM
	The plastic ones. Any difference between them or all they all pretty much one manufacturer? Seeing prices from less than $100 to almost double. Thanks, Russ

72FordGTS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group GTS.org Admin Joined: 06-September-2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Status: Offline Points: 5854	Post Options Post Reply Quote 72FordGTS Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16-September-2019 at 6:06AM
	I am not sure if they are all made by one manufacturer or not. I had one for a bit until I found a decent dash pad. I think mine was from 1AAuto. It was decent quality, almost indistinguishable from a read dash pad.
	Vince 1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin

torinomike650 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 03-March-2019 Location: Palo Alto, CA Status: Offline Points: 997	Post Options Post Reply Quote torinomike650 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16-September-2019 at 6:18AM
	I have seen these aftermarket ones up close in person. They are not actual replacement dash pads, but dash pad covers that mount on top of your existing dash pad. Mostly are from the same manufacturer. I saw one on a Ranchero at a show this summer, the guy showed me that it was raised about an inch from the metal board between the dash and the windshield (the name of this part is escaping me). Other than that, it looked pretty much the same as stock. In fact, I wouldn't have even noticed the 1" raised pad if the car owner hadn't pointed it out to me! I, however, opted to have my original dash pad restored by Just Dashes (www.justdashes.com). From my knowledge, they're the only ones that do it. And it isn't cheap, but my dash pad was so warped and cracked that a dash cover wouldn't even sit over it nicely. So had to bite the bullet and pay these guys to get it done. Be advised they need about 3-4 month lead time. I sent mine back in early June, and they only started working on it this month. When the time comes for them to start working on it, they'll email you to wire them money via your bank account and routing number to avoid additional fees if you opt to pay with credit card. As soon as they receive payment, they start the work.
	Mike 1974 Ford Gran Torino

californiajohnny Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 05-October-2013 Location: winlock, wa Status: Offline Points: 14609	Post Options Post Reply Quote californiajohnny Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16-September-2019 at 6:01PM
	i can't remember the manufacturer, but i bought one for my celica since you can't find those dash pads it fit well and looks good
	JOHN 74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION

russosborne Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 01-January-2015 Location: Glendale AZ Status: Offline Points: 664	Post Options Post Reply Quote russosborne Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16-September-2019 at 7:58PM
	Thanks. I am talking about the plastic ones. Rusty had one that looked really good except for the crack. Having the pad redone is not in the budget for this car anytime soon. Russ

californiajohnny Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 05-October-2013 Location: winlock, wa Status: Offline Points: 14609	Post Options Post Reply Quote californiajohnny Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17-September-2019 at 3:14AM
	yeah i meant the plastic cap
	JOHN 74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION

Big Bird Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25-August-2013 Location: New York Status: Offline Points: 4194	Post Options Post Reply Quote Big Bird Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18-September-2019 at 7:59AM
	You KNOW you need to cover it with Zebra-stripe shag carpeting.
	"What we do in full frontal view, is more honest than your cleaned-up mind." Randy 1979 T-Bird 2005 F-150 STX RCSB 4.6, 3.55 LSD How the Heck does a REGULAR CAB SHORTBED weigh over 5200 pounds?

Rockatansky Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 30-July-2010 Location: On The Road Status: Offline Points: 6072	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rockatansky Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19-September-2019 at 7:18PM
	somebody put one on a dash that i ended up with here in northern IL it was warped twisted bubbled bent & blistered from chicago sun good luck with that in AZ! best budget dash treatment i've seen is speaker box covering, but even that will likely fade quickly another cool treatment i've seen is https://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/american-accents/stone-spray
	72 GT Ute

jhggtsf Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 16-January-2016 Location: Metro Detroit Status: Offline Points: 140	Post Options Post Reply Quote jhggtsf Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20-September-2019 at 11:27AM
	What color interior do you have?
	Joe

russosborne Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 01-January-2015 Location: Glendale AZ Status: Offline Points: 664	Post Options Post Reply Quote russosborne Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20-September-2019 at 3:40PM
	Good question. Black, if I remember correctly. Thanks. Russ

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	it can also be recovered by upholstery shop i have one that was wrapped with leather ,still holding up 8 years ago
	GET IT GOT IT GONE !!!!!!!