Dash crack repair
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Topic: Dash crack repair
Posted By: 1973gts
Subject: Dash crack repair
Date Posted: 19-May-2019 at 8:42AM
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I am starting to repair my dash panel (not the pad) which has numerous cracks in it, some small and some not so small, most on the bottom edge but a few continuing up into the black middle area. I am looking for advice on what people have tried and what the outcomes were. I am thinking about plastic welding the back side as this looks like a pretty solid fix but not sure if this will close up the crack tight enough on the front side. Any input is greatly appreciated - dave ------------- Dave - 1973 GTS N code |
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Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 19-May-2019 at 9:58AM
this is what i used on dash cracks  since the dash plastic is made of ABS oatey black ABS pipe glue available at home depot, ace, and most any local hardware store! make sure it's abs only NOT general purpose for all pipe! ------------- 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 |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 19-May-2019 at 10:02AM
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i'd suggest using masking tape across the front side of the crack to keep glue from getting where you don't want it, as it will soften and bond to the plastic, then work it in the crack from the back side, then clamp or hold the pieces together till it bonds i've used it to fill screw holes in my dash too ------------- 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 |
Posted By: 1973gts
Date Posted: 19-May-2019 at 4:22PM
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Thanks for the info, John, I think what I am going to do is try the plastic welding on a couple of spots on the lower part that doesn't show and use the Oatey on the higher spots. Does the Oateys have a fairly quick set up time? ------------- Dave - 1973 GTS N code |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 19-May-2019 at 5:49PM
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yeah, but cure overnight... if you were to use a clamp on each side of the crack then use another to pull the two together vertically let set over night you should be 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 |
Posted By: 1973gts
Date Posted: 20-May-2019 at 10:51AM
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I think thats what I will do, possibly use a clamp on it with some wax paper to hold it flat and crossways clamp to hold together, I'll give that a try - thanks ------------- Dave - 1973 GTS N code |
Posted By: hogfiddles
Date Posted: 21-May-2019 at 1:20AM
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my favorite ABS repair stuff! I use that for my dash, as well as any abs part for any of the bikes I work on. GREAT STUFF!!! ------------- 1973 Gran Torino Sport - Q code “Q-Clone” project-on-hold 1972 Gran Torino Sport - Q code new project 1972 Gran Torino - parts 1969 Torino GT - M code 95+/- mid-80's Yamaha XJ-Series (10 trophies) |
Posted By: papadeath
Date Posted: 26-September-2020 at 2:51PM
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i was thinking about covering the dashpad itself with carbon fiber, it wont be flexible like the original pad, but itll cover up any cracks and look cool aa hell. Youll have to find someone good at it so they can get all the contours right and polish everything shiny.. ------------- 75 Ranchero in progress 04 Harley Deuce stage one kit 89 Toyota pickup modded 09 Scion XB (bought for the ol' lady) buy American! (sorry) skateboard 4 bicycles 1 scooter 2 dogs 2 stupid cats |
Posted By: hogfiddles
Date Posted: 26-September-2020 at 3:34PM
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Hope You never hit your head on it!! ------------- 1973 Gran Torino Sport - Q code “Q-Clone” project-on-hold 1972 Gran Torino Sport - Q code new project 1972 Gran Torino - parts 1969 Torino GT - M code 95+/- mid-80's Yamaha XJ-Series (10 trophies) |