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04-15-2015, 05:21 PM | #1 |
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Do it yourself DIY dash pad for 20 bucks
My old dash pad was trashed. I didn't like dealing with the nuts that were way up in the dash either. So I was wondering around in the garage and came up with an idea. I found a 2 in diameter pvc pipe. I higher pressure type. I cut off the end and trimmed it into a "C" shape.
I trimmed it until I had a lower profile around the curve of the dash. I then layed the lines on the full length pipe(about 62 inches or so). I then cut down the lines with a "saws all" because thats what I had. I am sure there are better tools to do that. I then trimmed little notches in the end to fit around the window pillars. I then took a piece of paper and made a template of the window gasket line on the window and transferred it to the pvc so I could have some sort of style line. I dont have a picture of this. I placed the pvc up on the dash and heated the ends with a heat gun until it was pliable. When hot enough I used a rag and my hands to push on the pvc and sculpt the pvc to the part of the dash that slants down. After it cooled off, I used headliner glue and an old fleece blanket to add some cushion to the pvc and then added some vinyl from the clearance section at the local fabric store for less than 10 bucks. Pictures will be in the next post.
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04-15-2015, 05:22 PM | #2 |
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Re: Do it yourself DIY dash pad for 20 bucks
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04-15-2015, 05:25 PM | #3 |
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Re: Do it yourself DIY dash pad for 20 bucks
That is just awesome!! What a great idea and use of the nogin. Jim
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04-15-2015, 05:27 PM | #4 |
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Re: Do it yourself DIY dash pad for 20 bucks
that looks pretty good actually. pretty inventive
you still got snow?
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04-15-2015, 05:29 PM | #5 |
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Re: Do it yourself DIY dash pad for 20 bucks
Looks great!
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04-15-2015, 05:33 PM | #6 |
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Re: Do it yourself DIY dash pad for 20 bucks
I forgot to mention that I plan to you simple velcro to keep it in place if needed. I trimmed it enough to be tight against the pillars but I can still bend up the middle and kick one end out to remove it from the dash.
I am also toying with the idea of adding a set of "CHEVROLET" letters to the pad for a bit of customization. By the way thanks for the complements.
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04-15-2015, 06:01 PM | #7 |
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Re: Do it yourself DIY dash pad for 20 bucks
That turned out very nice, looks much better than my old cracked split worn-out faded oem pad that I haven't changed because of all those hidden nuts.
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04-15-2015, 07:52 PM | #8 |
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Re: Do it yourself DIY dash pad for 20 bucks
Wow thats pretty cool
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04-15-2015, 10:13 PM | #9 |
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Re: Do it yourself DIY dash pad for 20 bucks
Nice work!
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04-16-2015, 11:03 AM | #10 |
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Re: Do it yourself DIY dash pad for 20 bucks
Very creative, I like it.
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04-16-2015, 11:37 AM | #11 |
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Re: Do it yourself DIY dash pad for 20 bucks
Very very nice!
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04-16-2015, 08:49 PM | #12 |
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Re: Do it yourself DIY dash pad for 20 bucks
Awesome job, looks great. I always try to use what i have first cuz its not usually money. lol Thanx for sharing.
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04-16-2015, 09:06 PM | #13 |
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Re: Do it yourself DIY dash pad for 20 bucks
Neat!! Thanks for sharing
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04-18-2015, 09:14 AM | #14 |
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Re: Do it yourself DIY dash pad for 20 bucks
That's pretty cool i'd say. And for minimal cost.
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04-18-2015, 11:45 AM | #15 |
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Re: Do it yourself DIY dash pad for 20 bucks
Very cool idea. Great job!
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04-18-2015, 06:11 PM | #16 |
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wow. i probably wouldn't even notice. nice work!
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04-18-2015, 08:01 PM | #17 |
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Re: Do it yourself DIY dash pad for 20 bucks
Sorry, I jumped the gun and laughed to myself when I thought you were sticking half a piece of schedule 40 up there--- Finished product look great! Nice work
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04-18-2015, 09:35 PM | #18 |
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Re: Do it yourself DIY dash pad for 20 bucks
So what does the top of the dash look like? how far does it extend towards the windshield? This is what I am needing to do, also. Good work!
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04-18-2015, 10:22 PM | #19 |
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Re: Do it yourself DIY dash pad for 20 bucks
looks nice , good job
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04-18-2015, 10:33 PM | #20 |
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Re: Do it yourself DIY dash pad for 20 bucks
Very creative.
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04-19-2015, 10:25 AM | #21 |
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Re: Do it yourself DIY dash pad for 20 bucks
I always thought Dodge had a good idea with a hard plastic dash, easy to clean never cracks. That's a good idea.
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