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> Dashtop crack can it be repaired?, Can it be done?
jrblackbox
post Mar 15 2018, 12:15 PM
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Anybody have any luck repairing small cracks in the dashtop? maybe some type of filler or vinyl repair? TIA
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post Mar 15 2018, 12:20 PM
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You can repair the crack but not the cause of the crack. It’s going to happen to 45 year old foam and vinyl. The better, thicker plastic dash caps look very good or treat yourself to a new 914rubber dash pad if you want it to look new again.
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post Mar 15 2018, 12:23 PM
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I just received my new dashtop from 914rubber.com and I have to say it looks awesome!
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post Mar 15 2018, 12:31 PM
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I'm way to cheap to buy new! After all it is just a small crack, not worth replacing the whole top.
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post Mar 15 2018, 12:38 PM
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QUOTE(jrblackbox @ Mar 15 2018, 02:31 PM) *

I'm way to cheap to buy new! After all it is just a small crack, not worth replacing the whole top.

Call it patina and move on.
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post Mar 15 2018, 03:40 PM
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yes it can be repaired and retextured. It will crack again around it eventually. It's the mature of the beast. It's way cheaper to slap on a cap. If you don't care about the authenticity. Daily driver why not just use a cap?
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post Mar 15 2018, 05:45 PM
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Some things I am way to anal about I guess.
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post Mar 15 2018, 06:03 PM
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That's why we make the replacement dashes (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Mar 15 2018, 07:01 PM
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You might check with a local automotive dealership that sells used vehicles. Talk to the used car manger or sales manager and ask if they have a detail person that makes vinyl repairs on there cars.
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post Mar 15 2018, 07:17 PM
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get a carpet dash saver. . I have one that is molded to fit all the curvatures. . were readily available 'back in the day'. . .
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post Mar 15 2018, 08:37 PM
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QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Mar 15 2018, 05:03 PM) *

That's why we make the replacement dashes (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I love that, but it will be pretty hard to install in my 1970 without the side vents.
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post Mar 15 2018, 08:52 PM
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QUOTE(98101 @ Mar 15 2018, 07:37 PM) *

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That's why we make the replacement dashes (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I love that, but it will be pretty hard to install in my 1970 without the side vents.

The side vents are not part of the upper dash (lower). You can use on a early. In fact the orange car I show it pictured on is one of the 1st 400 cars made.
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post Mar 15 2018, 08:57 PM
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Here ya go, and yes about 1/8” at the glovebox clearance


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post Mar 15 2018, 09:01 PM
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QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Mar 15 2018, 07:52 PM) *

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That's why we make the replacement dashes (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I love that, but it will be pretty hard to install in my 1970 without the side vents.

The side vents are not part of the upper dash (lower). You can use on a early. In fact the orange car I show it pictured on is one of the 1st 400 cars made.

I get that. But the R&R instructions make it seem much easier to reach the fasteners via the side vents that I don't have.
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post Mar 16 2018, 03:53 AM
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QUOTE(98101 @ Mar 15 2018, 11:01 PM) *

QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Mar 15 2018, 07:52 PM) *

QUOTE(98101 @ Mar 15 2018, 07:37 PM) *

QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Mar 15 2018, 05:03 PM) *

That's why we make the replacement dashes (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I love that, but it will be pretty hard to install in my 1970 without the side vents.

The side vents are not part of the upper dash (lower). You can use on a early. In fact the orange car I show it pictured on is one of the 1st 400 cars made.

I get that. But the R&R instructions make it seem much easier to reach the fasteners via the side vents that I don't have.

Replacing a dash pad is a bitch no matter what year. It's just one of those things that takes time and patience. Just 9 or ten 13mm nuts but each one takes some time to work through.
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post Mar 16 2018, 09:24 AM
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Oh neat! I really like the carpet on your car Mark. How did you go about doing that?

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post Mar 16 2018, 10:01 AM
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Try YouTube. I remember several videos that repair very large cracks with baking soda. The vinyl kits from auto parts stores have little hot irons that work well. I have only used them on my boat tho.
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post Mar 16 2018, 10:23 AM
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I've been intrigued with this site: http://www.docstotalpackage.net/ He has a lot of videos on YouTube (search "docstotalpackage") but warning, they are anything BUT professional. Wonder what others think.

I've wasted way too much time looking at dash repair videos on YouTube. The problem is that almost all of them repair the cracks using a variety of methods, but then spray the entire dash with a texturing product. It makes a nice repair, but doesn't match what was originally there. Videos showing how to repair AND match the color and texture are harder to find.
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post Mar 16 2018, 10:34 AM
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The problem is the whole dash is 45 years old so once it starts cracking, it won't stop. It will just crack in a different area.
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post Mar 17 2018, 12:17 AM
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Find a vinyl upholstery guy. Ask around at restaurants if you need a reference.
Otherwise a dashmat. Keeps the sun's rays and heat off the dash and it will last longer, plus hides flaws.
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