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Old 10-20-2009, 12:44 AM   #1
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Default dash pad or dash pad cap?

When i purchased my 66 Mustang the guy sent me a really thin plastic mold of the dash pad. So my question is..... Is this a reproduction dash pad or just a cap that goes over a existing cracked dash pad? This thing is flimsy and I hope reproductions aren't this bad. Thanks guys.
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Old 10-20-2009, 12:50 AM   #2
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That sounds like the cheap pad caps. Toss it and order a new dash pad from your favorite vendor. I think just about everyone carries the dash pads from Dash's Direct.
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Old 10-20-2009, 12:55 AM   #3
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That sounds like the cheap pad caps. Toss it and order a new dash pad from your favorite vendor. I think just about everyone carries the dash pads from Dash's Direct.
Thats what i thought...... just wanted a second opinion. I will try and get a few bucks for it on ebay and order me a real dash pad. Thanks.
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Old 10-20-2009, 01:13 AM   #4
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That sounds like the cheap pad caps. Toss it and order a new dash pad from your favorite vendor. I think just about everyone carries the dash pads from Dash's Direct.
Cheap? That thing is the "LOW COST" alternative to purchasing a new dash pad. Supposed to fit it over your cracked and peeling dash pad.
The real surprise is that it costs $75.00! Half the price of a real aftermarket pad (cheaper ones). I think you will go through a dozen or more of those when you could have bought the real dash pad. It's a flimsy skin and really shouldn't cost more than $20.
The real aftermarket pads are just like the solid one you have on there now.
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Old 10-20-2009, 04:57 AM   #5
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I would just get the real deal. Those molded covers don't work out that well.
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Old 10-20-2009, 10:53 AM   #6
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ya. get a proper full dash pad. some even sell origial tooling if needed.
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