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another dash question
Has anyone removed the stock dashpad and done something else with it? I am thinking of making a fiberglass piece to "fill" the gap. Pictures? thanks
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Join Date: Mar 2004
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Re: another dash question
ive seen " shaved" pad where you just weld up the holes and leave it smooth
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Re: another dash question
I have to say one thing on this. Think of your passenger. That is there as a safety device; sort of. If you remove it and get in an accident you might be safe behind the wheel but your passengers might get a face full of metal.
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Re: another dash question
thats somewhat true, but ALOT of people have older stuff with all metal dash's, and theres a bunch of people who sap in other metal dash panels, like 59' impalas, ect
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Re: another dash question
A while back I looked through an original GM brochure which listed the dash pad as a safety device... I burst into laughter. I mean, I guess it is better than slamming into steel, but a 3 point seat belt was a much better invention.
Personally, I like the look of the dash pads
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Re: another dash question
I am going to put in 5 point harnesses, so safety should not be a problem, however I do see your point. Thanks
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Re: another dash question
yep I like shinning the hell out of it.
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Re: another dash question
Horn rings went out when padded dashes came in.
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Join Date: Oct 2006
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Re: another dash question
Never taken it off but my 69 was like this when I got it.
![]() This is my parts truck. I won't be using this dash pad. Oh, PO painted the inside with a paintbrush. The truck was originally white. |
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Re: another dash question
I think a smooth dash might look kinda cool. I guess Id have to see it...
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Re: another dash question
Theres a member here by the user name of mcc bri, who is doing just that.
from the looks of it, he welded, then smoothed. ![]() not finished by any means, i think it could look rad. -Sam.
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