dibbons
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My factory dash pad has seen better days. How does one take the old one off anyhow? Then what does one do to make it look like new? Is this considered a rare option? Thank you.
1965 Barracuda Padded Dash Remove/Repair/Replace?
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To get it off is as simple as removing the glove box liner, and some general contortion work. There are 5 palnuts holding it on. You will find that the 2 outer ones on each side are easy enough to reach, the center one is a bear. Your best bet for that one is a long flexible extension. As for recovering it? I would contact Just Dashes, as they are not being reproduced, they may be able to help you.
Here's the back of the dashpad for your viewing pleasure! I think the palnuts have a 3/8" head.
Silverwarrior
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I have the same issue. Has anyone tried fitting and using the $99 plastic cover that's forsale on EBay
Check with your local upholstery shop.
Silverwarrior
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Anyone in mind?
Joel Mattix is right around the corner. Lol
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dibbons
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OK, I removed the entire dash and the five "palnuts". The padded portion still will not budge. Do you think it may also be glued on?
66Dvert
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I had to pry mine off since it had been on there for so long. once I got it to move it was easier to get it off. Mine looked as bad as yours and I wanted a padded look , I used the jo-ann fabric headliner mater(cloth covered foam) and some marine grade vinyl to recover mine.
dibbons
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Looks good and looks original in the resto fotos.
dibbons
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Went carefully around the perimeter with a couple of screw drivers until I broke the "seal", then it came right off. Definitely, it was never glued on.
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