I need a dash pad for my 1982 Trans Am. I would prefer the second style from 84 with the rounded speaker grilles. It has to be in great shape. No cracks, dents, etc. This is the dash pad that has the 3 lines on the face.

 

bump - still looking.

 

Hmmmm mint '82-84 dash pad you say ???? They come through my hands from "time to time" and ALWAYS SELL FAST !!! And I JUST sold a MINT '84 dash pad for $300,NO questions asked to another guy restoring his '82 Recaro


I do have a local '82 Recaro guy that I have dealt with before,Who wants my next mint 82-84 dash pad also,But he's out of country lol



What's up with all you '82 Recaro guys and bad dash pads ??


But,Looking at an '82 and 84 t/a parts cars today.I'll PM ya if the pad is mint


Thanks,
Dave

 

Dave - those 82 dash pads are the worst. My original is in great shape, but still has cracks by the speaker grilles. It was just a bad design. That's why I am hoping to find the second design with the rounded off corners.
Let me know if you come across one.

 

Is this the dash pad you are looking for. I just got it in today and have not had a chance to get the adhesive off of it yet but it will clean up nice.

 

The lines or grooves

 

That is the one. What is the adhesive at the top?

 

Will work on it tommorrow, will advise.

 

OK - let me know how it cleans up.

 

Ya Vincent it's hit and miss with these pads,But in the past 5 years I have only had 3 MINT 82-84 dashpads VS 5 MINT 85+ dashpads come my way,So they are getting HARD to find !!

And no go on the 2 parts cars I went to look at today.They both had trashed pads.
I guess red88tagta will hook you up

Try googone that stuff works great !!!


Dave

 

I finally got the stuff off. It was like welded to the surface. Using the edge of a putty knife and a dremel with nylon brush. The spot is barely noticeable. Unfortunately the goo bee gone (because of the petroleum distilates) has faded the color some. Even Armorall does not seem to being it back after drying. I may have to dye it back to black. Any suggestions?

 

Is the grain still there where you got the adhesive off?
If the grain is still OK, and the plastic is still intact, I would buy it as is. I could dye it myself

 

The grain is somewhat smooth from the what ever adhesive being in the tiny grooves. But what bothers me is the color not being perfect. I'm going to try a couple other products first. Will post more this afternoon.

 

Sometimes, You just gotta whip out that old black majic! This stuff works!

Pad looks really good now! There is a very small soft spot on the pad that I just turned over and did a little refilling with foam.

 

I have to be honest with you. You did a nice job taking off the glue, but considering how delicate these dashes are, I am concerned the area might be weak now. It looks a bit noticeable too. I don't want to stop you from selling it, because you should definitely be able to sell it, but I think I am going to wait to see if i can find another one.

 

Just ran across this post. I have a dashpad out of my '84 Firebird S/E. It was in mint shape when I pulled it out last fall. I will check for it and let you know what I find.

 

Sounds good - let me know!

 

Here are a few pictures of the dash pad. Let me know what you think.

 

Some more

 

I sent you a PM

 

Post an update with your ZIP if your still looking for this dash pad........

 

10314 Staten Island, NY

 

Parcel Post would be about $23 and Priority would be about $31. Please understand that with a big part like this I can only send you an EXACT shipping quote once it's packaged so accurate measurements can be made. ( I used 60x19x5 & 15 pounds. )

I'll try to get some pics and send an update ASAP.

 

IMO,I would grab the best one Vincent !!! Like I said,Only have had 3 MINT '82-84 bird dash pads in the past several years .Not getting any easier to find.


Dave

 

I hear you Dave - definitely jumping on one of these.

 

FWIW, 84 uses the later rounded corner speaker grilles. I have one damn near mint.

 

i have one for sale. 82-84. something strange about it is the speaker grills are pop in, not bolt in like the one posted in the pics by red88. mine doesnt even have holes for a bolt in style. its in fantastic shape

 

That is the first design of the 82-84 dash pads. It is the one I have in my car now. The problem with those is that the edges of the speaker and defrost openings are very squared off. This makes them susceptible to cracking. The dash pad in my car is in great shape. The only problem with it is a few small cracks in the corners of the speaker openings. That is the reason I am looking for another pad, and preferably the 1984 dash pad which had rounded corners like the later dash pads. I am being very picky with what I buy, because mine looks good now, and someone would never notice the cracks unless I pointed them out. But I know that in a few years those cracks are going to get worse. So I have some time to find a really nice replacement.

 

I have a MINT dash pad from a 1984 Firebird/Transam.
That means there are no scratches, cracks, stains or left over glue ... even in the screw holes.
This is just black ... it was pulled from a donor car 8 years ago and lovingly kept with semi-annual application of Mothers.
AND it has the grooves at the front.



BUT ... I'm in Canada ... I will drive to Windsor (Canada side of Detroit) or Niagara Falls (Ontario side) to meet you ... but in this condition, there's no way I'm sending it by carrier.



I'm having a tough time uploading, so pm me for pics.

Al

 

I have amint condiotn 82-84 dash pad pm me your emaILfor pics

 

I wouldn't send it either. But I think you are too far away for me to come get it. Thanks for the offer though. The nice ones are too far away.

 

I have a mint fbird dashpad text 832-248-5656