Dash pad vs dash cap
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Wanted to get some opinions on whats available and what "works" in regards to replacing a cracked dash pad (this is for a 70' Swinger). I'll use Classic Industries as examples so we all know what we're talking about. I can get a true original style pad, vinyl over a metal core: http://www.classicindustries.com/mopar/parts/ma1095338.htmlOr an ABS cap: http://www.classicindustries.com/mopar/parts/ma1094100.htmlPrice is basically the same - so WHY wouldn't I get the vinyl one that's just like the OEM? I am likely going to paint/dye whichever one I get - as I've redone all the interior pieces and want to ensure everything matches up exactly. I've always assumed the caps are likely big/bulky and look cheap - am I wrong? DO they offer any advantages? Thanks - did a search but came up with a bunch of random threads that weren't what I was looking for....
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Re: Dash pad vs dash cap
[Re: Tomsecks]
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In my experience it's tough not to have a dash cap look like a cap when it's done, which isn't the greatest. The benefit is you don't have to disassemble the dash to install a cap, so it's just a matter of how much time you want to spend and how fussy you are about the end result.
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Re: Dash pad vs dash cap
[Re: loco340cuda]
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The "toupees" comment killed me . I'll be going new pad I'd say. The install labor doesn't bother me - just had the dash out for paint, naturally I cracked the pad once it was back in the car.... thanks for the responses.
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Re: Dash pad vs dash cap
[Re: larrymopar360]
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01/04/14 08:26 PM
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Put dash caps on a 71 Dart and 71 Duster both look very good. Would use them again...
Tony
70 AARCuda Vitamin C 71 Dart Swinger 360 10.318 @ 128.22(10-04-14 Bakersfield) 71 Demon 360 10.666 @122.41 (01-29-17 @ Las Vegas) 71 Duster 408 (10.29 @ 127.86 3/16/19 Las Vegas)
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Re: Dash pad vs dash cap
[Re: BDW]
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01/05/14 03:26 AM
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I made the mistake of replacing my dash capped pad with an UR pad. For the $700 delta I'm not impressed.
The dash cap is very well molded with sharp corners and excellent fit. By contrast the "better" dash has poorly shaped corners and features, not to mention the AC vents don't even come close to fitting as they should.
If you just have to have the feel of vinyl go for it. Very few can even tell there's a cap on the dash when installed carefully.
Depends on the cost of a repro or redone pad vs the cap.
For 69-76 A-bodies, the PGClassic/BEAparts 100% new pad and core is ~$200. The look and are constructed very good, much better than UR A-body pads.
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