wet noodle dash pads!

[BrianG]

I ordered a new dash pad for my 69 project from a site vender earlier this year. It came from dashes direct. I'm not really very happy with it, the grain pattern is not as deep as original, the color seems a bit light, and it is about as limp as a wet noodle. from the inside, it doesn't look too bad besides the pattern and color, which I can live with. You do see a couple of rather deep drips next too where the bolts studs are. it isn't too tight and I've tried installing the nuts extra loose. It is actually right next to the studs where the problems lie. Looking from the outside in though.... Wave city! This unit does not appear to have a fiberglass or steel backing. This seems like the typical one sold by most places. I was looking on Classic Muscle's website and they sell theirs for significantly more. Almost twice as much actually. However, the color looks much more what I thought saddle would look like. Just wondering if anyone has bought a dash pad from classic muscle and what did they experience. If not any tips for making this floppy thing sit flat.