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Old Jun 2, 2010 | 06:07 PM
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Dash Pad Options

So my dash has completely cracked. I read the review for the $400 replacement not being "perfect" so I looked and read about the dash pad covers that you glue over top.

Is this a viable option or should I just pony up the cash to buy a new dash pad and install it?
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Old Jun 2, 2010 | 08:24 PM
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Re: Dash Pad Options

just keep your eyes open for someone selling one for ~$100. I'll sell you one but it looks like you have a camaro and i only have firebird ones ATM
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Old Jun 2, 2010 | 08:51 PM
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Re: Dash Pad Options

Can you post a pic of your dashpad? They can be fixed. If not you may find a good used one. Even if used one needs a little work (spray paint) it will be cheaper than $400.
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Old Jun 2, 2010 | 09:07 PM
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Re: Dash Pad Options

Yeah I can take a few pictures tomorrow in the daylight.

I read some of the threads on here about the fixes, I could easily do the vinyl or fiberglass fixes but I kinda want to keep the original texture.
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 12:29 AM
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Re: Dash Pad Options

Go to a JY.
I got a new dashpad that had no cracks fading tears ect. for 40$.
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 01:00 AM
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Re: Dash Pad Options

Well thats the thing, In my 5 years of yard hunting. I have never ever seen a perfect dash pad from a Camaro but yea try your luck and look/call around, you never know.
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 11:37 AM
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Re: Dash Pad Options

Originally Posted by Trah84Z
just keep your eyes open for someone selling one for ~$100. I'll sell you one but it looks like you have a camaro and i only have firebird ones ATM
I saw that you have Firebird dash pads and im looking for on to fit a 1987 formula. Do you have one?
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 11:41 AM
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Re: Dash Pad Options

yeah i have 2 of them right now, they both have a tiny crack in the driver's side corner. one of them is barely noticable and the other one you can see a little of the yellow stuff peeking through.
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