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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: new florence, mo
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any ideas what i should do with this mess?
just wondering if any body had any thoughts about this big @$$ radio hole i ordered a radio delete plate dont think thats going to work thinking about getting a dash repair panel just dont know much about them if any body has any pics of this installed that would be great and was wondering if that had to be welded in or if there are any other options. you cant tell in pic but the smaller hole is also a big dent
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Re: any ideas what i should do with this mess?
Get a patch panel from another dash & weld it in or weld in a flush filler plate over the opening.
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Re: any ideas what i should do with this mess?
That hurts my eyes, good luck.
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Chesapeake, Va
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Re: any ideas what i should do with this mess?
I would install a plate and some gages to cover the hole. Rather listen to my engine run!
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Fayetteville NC
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Re: any ideas what i should do with this mess?
Patch panel as others have said...or if you are completely opposed to welding I'd do the guages idea.
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Re: any ideas what i should do with this mess?
there use to be gauges there but bought a gauge cluster to but them back where they belong. would cutting up a dash and welding that piece in be beter than buying a dash repair kit
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Re: any ideas what i should do with this mess?
6 in one hand...half dozen in the other. Just my opinion but if you have a dash availible to cut, and it's in good shape...why not just put that dash in instead and save yourself the trouble of having to weld on a very visible surface....then agian I suck at welding....sooooo....yeah
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Re: any ideas what i should do with this mess?
I would repair that with one of the patch panels that are available, unless you have access to a good factory dash. Typically they are welded in, but you could flange the edges and use the 3M panel adhesive. However the dispensing gun for the panel adhesive is spendy. If you know someone in the auto body business, you may be able to borrow one. Keep in mind that you don't have to use the whole patch panel. You can cut them down and use only what you need.
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Re: any ideas what i should do with this mess?
well thanks for the ideas it looks like i have a decision to make and soon its getting painted in jan
if any one else wants to chime in please do Last edited by fink64; 12-21-2010 at 09:15 PM. |
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Re: any ideas what i should do with this mess?
Install a flat screen?
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: new florence, mo
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Re: any ideas what i should do with this mess?
i just bought a new 32 ill give it a try may have to trim it out to cover the hole lol
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Re: any ideas what i should do with this mess?
Wow, did someone make a mess of that, I would get a piece of a dash from a donor and take it under the rolled protion and all the way to the glove box.
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