Dash Pad or Cover?

This topic covered (no pun) over and over but always welcome. Lots of opinions and links out there. I am in same position with '70 (green) dash pad. Only damage is underneath front overhang as evidence of melting - from Lord knows what. If I was keeping car forever I would leave mine alone. Also have very bad black one from '73 Duster but metal core looks okay. My (blue) Signet has to be done - eventually. Local upholstery shop can likely re-cover as they can use appropriate spray glue and adequate heat. Good luck with yours. :)