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Where to have your dash pad restored? #2430232 01/06/18 11:15 PM 01/06/18 11:15 PM
Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,562 Macomb, MI V vinnyd76 OP pro stock
vinnyd76 OP pro stock V Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,562 Macomb, MI	Any recommendations on where to have a dash pad restored/recovered?

Re: Where to have your dash pad restored? [Re: vinnyd76] #2430259 01/07/18 12:10 AM 01/07/18 12:10 AM
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flypaper I hate Texas F Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 18,632 jersey shore	https://abcmoparts.com/

Re: Where to have your dash pad restored? [Re: vinnyd76] #2430262 01/07/18 12:20 AM 01/07/18 12:20 AM
Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 323 Raleigh, NC Meangreen68 enthusiast
Meangreen68 enthusiast Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 323 Raleigh, NC	I recommend Just Dashes. They did an incredible job on my dash pad and upper door pads for my '68 Charger. www.JustDashes.com

Re: Where to have your dash pad restored? [Re: Meangreen68] #2430479 01/07/18 01:53 PM 01/07/18 01:53 PM
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shakerjoe master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,000 Long Island, NY	2nd for Just Dashes...💵💵💵 but I am very happy, came out perfect, fit perfect after it was done too.

Re: Where to have your dash pad restored? [Re: vinnyd76] #2430501 01/07/18 02:28 PM 01/07/18 02:28 PM
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Re: Where to have your dash pad restored? [Re: moparmarks] #2430505 01/07/18 02:41 PM 01/07/18 02:41 PM
Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,562 Macomb, MI V vinnyd76 OP pro stock
vinnyd76 OP pro stock V Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,562 Macomb, MI	1970 Dart GT The Dart interior is green. I'm not sure how close the reproduction dash pad colors are to the original outside of black or white. In addition to the fit. Last edited by vinnyd76; 01/07/18 02:48 PM.

Re: Where to have your dash pad restored? [Re: vinnyd76] #2430517 01/07/18 03:00 PM 01/07/18 03:00 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 8,341 Crook County, ILL Mastershake340 master
Mastershake340 master Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 8,341 Crook County, ILL	Originally Posted By vinnyd76 1970 Dart GT The Dart interior is green. I'm not sure how close the reproduction dash pad colors are to the original outside of black or white. I have been going through this question myself with a burnt orange Challenger dash pad. For me it was Ultimate Rides vs Just Dashes. I used a UR in another Challenger of mine with a black interior, and though it's not perfect, I'm satisfied with it. And it was considerably less expensive than Just Dashes. AFAIK, UR doesn't do colors. You can get any color you want as long as it's black, and then dye it the proper color yourself. I talked to Just Dashes and they said they used to charge a fixed additional charge for colors other than black, but now go through a process to match the color of the customers pad they are restoring, so the charge varies from $100-$175 or something like that for colors. The color issue, along with the issues people have had over the years dealing with Fox, made my choice to fork out the extra $$$ and go with Just Dashes. I just sent the pad off to them a week or so back and haven't heard back from them yet with my tab, but I'm looking forward to seeing it when done. On their website, they show a dark green Challenger pad they recently restored and it looks great!

Re: Where to have your dash pad restored? [Re: Mastershake340] #2430525 01/07/18 03:13 PM 01/07/18 03:13 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,504 Eagle, Idaho Neil The Doctor is in.
Neil The Doctor is in. Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,504 Eagle, Idaho	I sent my 70 Swinger dash pad to Just Dashes. The price was the same as buying a repo dash pad at that time. I went with my original as I know it fits. My brother also sent a dash pad for 68 Cutlass with AC to them and it came out mint. Those are large and complex like an e-body dash pad and they did a great job on it.

Re: Where to have your dash pad restored? [Re: vinnyd76] #2430935 01/08/18 07:55 AM 01/08/18 07:55 AM
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Re: Where to have your dash pad restored? [Re: vinnyd76] #2431074 01/08/18 03:10 PM 01/08/18 03:10 PM
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340wedge master Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,763 Myrtle Beach, SC formerly the ...	I had my pad restored by Just Dashes in 1993, fit was great and still going strong! 1971 Sassy Grass Green Duster 340 2006 Charger Daytona GoMango

Re: Where to have your dash pad restored? [Re: vinnyd76] #2431906 01/09/18 11:06 PM 01/09/18 11:06 PM
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patosmith enthusiast P Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 293 Spanaway, Washington State	Just Dashes did my 72 Challenger. They do good work!

Re: Where to have your dash pad restored? [Re: Mastershake340] #2432068 01/10/18 04:12 AM 01/10/18 04:12 AM
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Morty426 master M Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 9,550 Sacramento CA	Originally Posted By Mastershake340 Originally Posted By vinnyd76 1970 Dart GT The Dart interior is green. I'm not sure how close the reproduction dash pad colors are to the original outside of black or white. I have been going through this question myself with a burnt orange Challenger dash pad. For me it was Ultimate Rides vs Just Dashes. I used a UR in another Challenger of mine with a black interior, and though it's not perfect, I'm satisfied with it. And it was considerably less expensive than Just Dashes. AFAIK, UR doesn't do colors. You can get any color you want as long as it's black, and then dye it the proper color yourself. I talked to Just Dashes and they said they used to charge a fixed additional charge for colors other than black, but now go through a process to match the color of the customers pad they are restoring, so the charge varies from $100-$175 or something like that for colors. The color issue, along with the issues people have had over the years dealing with Fox, made my choice to fork out the extra $$$ and go with Just Dashes. I just sent the pad off to them a week or so back and haven't heard back from them yet with my tab, but I'm looking forward to seeing it when done. On their website, they show a dark green Challenger pad they recently restored and it looks great! Shake, Let me know who this turns out as I need to get a Burnt Orange Pad done also. Also what color is the stitching on your pad? Thanks M

Re: Where to have your dash pad restored? [Re: Morty426] #2432139 01/10/18 12:32 PM 01/10/18 12:32 PM
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Mastershake340 master Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 8,341 Crook County, ILL	Stitching looks burnt orange to me from pictures I have of the original dash. I sent it out to JD 2 weeks ago via FedEx ground. I haven't heard from them yet with the cost. I wonder how long it takes them to contact a customer after they receive the dash? If I don't hear from them by the end of the week, I guess I'll give them a shout.

Re: Where to have your dash pad restored? [Re: Mastershake340] #2432140 01/10/18 12:35 PM 01/10/18 12:35 PM
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challenger70 master Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 3,358 Berwyn, IL	Originally Posted By Mastershake340 Stitching looks burnt orange to me from pictures I have of the original dash. I sent it out to JD 2 weeks ago via FedEx ground. I haven't heard from them yet with the cost. I wonder how long it takes them to contact a customer after they receive the dash? If I don't hear from them by the end of the week, I guess I'll give them a shout. I just requested a quote, I think they were out for the holidays, probably having to catch up now.

Re: Where to have your dash pad restored? [Re: challenger70] #2432142 01/10/18 12:38 PM 01/10/18 12:38 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 8,341 Crook County, ILL Mastershake340 master
Mastershake340 master Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 8,341 Crook County, ILL	I called them in early December for instructions, and they told me then that they were closed the last 2 weeks of the year. I delayed shipping my pad until the end of the year so it would arrive in Van Nuys after they got back. I'm sure they have a bit of catching up to do when they got back to work last week.

Re: Where to have your dash pad restored? [Re: Mastershake340] #2432149 01/10/18 12:57 PM 01/10/18 12:57 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,504 Eagle, Idaho Neil The Doctor is in.
Neil The Doctor is in. Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,504 Eagle, Idaho	My brother and I sent our pads together in the same box and from memory they were a little slow. I want to say it took them about a month to get them done. Pretty much like having bumpers rechromed or anything specialized that takes time to do it right. By the time you forget about them they show up.

Re: Where to have your dash pad restored? [Re: Neil] #2432154 01/10/18 01:07 PM 01/10/18 01:07 PM
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Mastershake340 master Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 8,341 Crook County, ILL	I think they told me ~3 months! But they said they'd call after getting my pad to tell me their cost to do the work, and to get authorization/payment.

Re: Where to have your dash pad restored? [Re: Mastershake340] #2432458 01/10/18 09:29 PM 01/10/18 09:29 PM
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shawge enthusiast Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 220 Portland, OR	JD will charge ~$1250 to recover a 70 E-body dash in black. $40 to buy/apply the script, $80 to add 2 side speakers for a 3 speaker convert. Shipping will depend on where you live, example $135 to get it to PDX. Send a check to avoid getting charged an extra 3% for CC. 3 months turnaround is what I was told. Sent mine in last Nov, getting it end of Jan.

Re: Where to have your dash pad restored? [Re: vinnyd76] #2435283 01/15/18 11:03 PM 01/15/18 11:03 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,551 Massachusetts N NortheastMopar pro stock
NortheastMopar pro stock N Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,551 Massachusetts	Here is mine from just dashes. did an excellent job. took a while to hear from them and gave my go ahead, and then a few weeks to get the shipment back home. Could not be happier. Last edited by NortheastMopar; 01/15/18 11:04 PM.

Re: Where to have your dash pad restored? [Re: vinnyd76] #2435532 01/16/18 11:46 AM 01/16/18 11:46 AM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 16,133 Mesa, Arizona D dart4forte I Live Here
dart4forte I Live Here D Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 16,133 Mesa, Arizona	Originally Posted By vinnyd76 Any recommendations on where to have a dash pad restored/recovered? Give ABC from ABC a call “So if it’s on the internet it must be true” Abe Lincoln

Re: Where to have your dash pad restored? [Re: NortheastMopar] #2435614 01/16/18 01:42 PM 01/16/18 01:42 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 8,341 Crook County, ILL Mastershake340 master
Mastershake340 master Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 8,341 Crook County, ILL	Originally Posted By NortheastMopar Here is mine from just dashes. did an excellent job. took a while to hear from them and gave my go ahead, and then a few weeks to get the shipment back home. Could not be happier. Did you opt for their extra charge plated Challenger emblem option? I FedExed my Challenger dash pad out there a few days before New Years eve. I hadn't heard from them and was starting to worry if it got there. I left them a message late last week and they emailed me later they'd got it, and will be contacting me within 7-10 days. I know getting a plated Challenger emblem is a $40-45 option I need to decide. Does it look good, or should I just use a chrome paint pen to detail the emblem after I get my pad back?

Re: Where to have your dash pad restored? [Re: vinnyd76] #2435643 01/16/18 02:20 PM 01/16/18 02:20 PM
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NortheastMopar pro stock N Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,551 Massachusetts	Hi, Yes I got the challenger emblem in chrome and installed. Looks awesome. I think it born with chrome but faded? Also, it took them several weeks to open and evaluate my dash before contacting me with the prices to do it. This is my second ebody dash and they do a great job.

Re: Where to have your dash pad restored? [Re: NortheastMopar] #2435652 01/16/18 02:26 PM 01/16/18 02:26 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 8,341 Crook County, ILL Mastershake340 master
Mastershake340 master Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 8,341 Crook County, ILL	Thanks, I think I will go for that. I think originally the emblems had a silver paint that wore off or faded away pretty quickly. I have a Ultimate Rides pad on my T/A, and they plate the emblems standard with their restorations. It may not be 100% OE correct, but it looks great!

Re: Where to have your dash pad restored? [Re: Mastershake340] #2436957 01/18/18 05:29 PM 01/18/18 05:29 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 8,341 Crook County, ILL Mastershake340 master
Mastershake340 master Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 8,341 Crook County, ILL	Finally got an invoice from Just Dashes in my email yesterday. $1250, an extra $150 to match my burnt orange, and $45 for a new Challenger emblem. Then $145 for the trip back home to me near Chicago. And an extra 3% if you pay by credit card (though they do provide a nice feature on their checkout page to pay by an E check from your checking account. They scheduled production in the last week of March so I won't get it back until some time in April. Not cheap or fast, but as my late dad used to say, the pleasure remains after the price is forgotten, and I'm sure I'll be very happy with it when it's done!

Re: Where to have your dash pad restored? [Re: vinnyd76] #2437821 01/20/18 02:59 AM 01/20/18 02:59 AM
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65pacecar master Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 6,710 KY	Just Dashes did a 65 Plymouth Sport Fury Dash pad for us, turned out beautiful, exact color match too. Make sure you follow their recommendations for dash pad care and cleaning. I would/will use them again. I have also used ABCMopars, nice guy and nice products. Last edited by 65pacecar; 01/20/18 03:00 AM.

Re: Where to have your dash pad restored? [Re: 340wedge] #2447577 02/06/18 07:58 PM 02/06/18 07:58 PM
Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,562 Macomb, MI V vinnyd76 OP pro stock
vinnyd76 OP pro stock V Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,562 Macomb, MI	Anyone heard of Ultimate Rides in Texas for dash pad recovering? If so, are they still in business? Any thoughts on pricing/service, etc...?

Re: Where to have your dash pad restored? [Re: vinnyd76] #2447596 02/06/18 08:27 PM 02/06/18 08:27 PM
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BDW master Joined: May 2005 Posts: 4,710 Florida	I would never buy from UR unless I could see it in person. Their quality control sux! I had to send back 3 dashes and settled on the 4th. I would have been SOL if I had bought direct from them, would never answer emails until the distributor got involved. It was a group buy on another site.

Re: Where to have your dash pad restored? [Re: vinnyd76] #2447623 02/06/18 09:12 PM 02/06/18 09:12 PM
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Re: Where to have your dash pad restored? [Re: 71rm23] #2447664 02/06/18 09:49 PM 02/06/18 09:49 PM
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dart4forte I Live Here D Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 16,133 Mesa, Arizona	Originally Posted By 71rm23 ABC X 2!! DITTO!!! “So if it’s on the internet it must be true” Abe Lincoln

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