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INSIDIOUS '86 · 04-20-2012, 10:32 PM

Now that I have your attention. Would you guys like a clear write up of how it's done?

Think of any questions now so I can post a clean how to later
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Telecasterjoey · 04-20-2012, 10:57 PM

yeah sure! I just did one with fiberglass and bondo and the bondo cracked I'm curious how you did yours.

Here's a pic of mine, the before looked very similar to yours!

gGMC DOG · 04-20-2012, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Telecasterjoey

yeah sure! I just did one with fiberglass and bondo and the bondo cracked I'm curious how you did yours.

Here's a pic of mine, the before looked very similar to yours!

More than likely was the fiberglass that cracked have to be careful with fiberglass and paint

INSIDIOUS '86 · 04-20-2012, 11:50 PM

Well to prevent myself from seeing any cracks I did this
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INSIDIOUS '86 · 04-21-2012, 04:20 AM

Another one for you guys

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BlueCrew · 04-21-2012, 07:53 AM

Ya dude a how to and a template would be sweet. I can't sew but my wife can!

INSIDIOUS '86 · 04-21-2012, 12:40 PM

Well believe it or not I can't sew either this is my first time and I think it came out pretty good don't you?
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77c10 · 04-22-2012, 09:27 PM

Got any pics of it installed yet? That looks frigging sweet!

Gordonr1973 · 04-22-2012, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Telecasterjoey

yeah sure! I just did one with fiberglass and bondo and the bondo cracked I'm curious how you did yours.

Here's a pic of mine, the before looked very similar to yours!

I'd like to see how you did yours and what you would do different next time!

<<<1983GMC>>> · 04-22-2012, 11:44 PM

A how to would be nice

andrewmp6 · 04-23-2012, 01:31 AM

You have to use the filler for plastic it will flex a little normal bondo will crack.

broey · 04-23-2012, 02:24 AM

I posted it before but here is mine repaired.

repaired the cracks with fiberglass and filled in the defrost vents and speaker with fiberglass, then sanded and smoothed it out with bondo. able to wrap the whole top without and stitches. only stitch is the face of the dash right above the gauge bezel.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 04-23-2012, 11:00 AM

Yah tweed is a lot more forgiving around corners and such. I could have wrapped mine with only one stitch in the middle but I like the baseball stitching. I will get a how to going soon when I have some free time. If you guys would like specific pictures of a section or so then I can collect them now and get them organized and ready. Here is a finished product

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JRANGER · 04-23-2012, 11:22 AM

cant wait to see it finished

INSIDIOUS '86 · 04-23-2012, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JRANGER

cant wait to see it finished

It is finished. Above^^ posting pics of it in my truck soon
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BlueCrew · 04-23-2012, 04:53 PM

What material did you use? Where is it from? How did you stick it on dash?

J Knight · 04-23-2012, 05:39 PM

Look real nice, Im suprized you left the center speaker hole open. Are you still using a dash speaker?

INSIDIOUS '86 · 04-24-2012, 02:09 AM

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What material did you use? Where is it from? How did you stick it on dash?

Used some faux leather from
Amazon .com and scotch brand super 77 spray glue. Just one can

As for the center speaker hole yea I have a speaker there. Two smaller in the sides 6x9s in the back and kick panel 6.5s soon as well
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ch2000 · 04-24-2012, 10:48 PM

Looks great! Nice job!

Pro Performance · 04-24-2012, 11:24 PM

Sweet.

1425956 · 04-25-2012, 10:04 AM

That turned out great! Did you find it difficult to reinstall the covers for the defrost vents? I finished mine up last night.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 04-25-2012, 04:19 PM

No if anything I liked the fit better with the extra layer leather. Made it look more refined. The only toug part was it took a little massaging to get back in the truck
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04-20-2012, 10:32 PM	#1
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	My dashboard sneak peak/ how to? Now that I have your attention. Would you guys like a clear write up of how it's done? Think of any questions now so I can post a clean how to later Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

04-20-2012, 10:57 PM	#2
Telecasterjoey Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ottawa ON Posts: 514	Re: My dashboard sneak peak/ how to? yeah sure! I just did one with fiberglass and bondo and the bondo cracked I'm curious how you did yours. Here's a pic of mine, the before looked very similar to yours! Attached Images

04-20-2012, 11:50 PM	#4
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: My dashboard sneak peak/ how to? Well to prevent myself from seeing any cracks I did this Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

04-21-2012, 04:20 AM	#5
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: My dashboard sneak peak/ how to? Another one for you guys Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

04-21-2012, 07:53 AM	#6
BlueCrew Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 7	Re: My dashboard sneak peak/ how to? Ya dude a how to and a template would be sweet. I can't sew but my wife can!

04-21-2012, 12:40 PM	#7
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: My dashboard sneak peak/ how to? Well believe it or not I can't sew either this is my first time and I think it came out pretty good don't you? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

04-22-2012, 09:27 PM	#8
77c10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gallatin, TN Posts: 782	Re: My dashboard sneak peak/ how to? Got any pics of it installed yet? That looks frigging sweet! __________________ 77 C10, 6.0LS/4L80E, 3:73 12 bolt. Boss 338's 20" x 10" w/ 285/50/20 rear. 20" x 8.5" w/ 245/40/20 front. Vintage Air. Full Autometer gauges recessed in factory bezel (Thanks bigblock73!) Gm Storm Grey Metallic paint "Cool ain't ever cheap and cheap ain't ever cool"

04-22-2012, 11:44 PM	#10
<<<1983GMC>>> Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: TEXAS Posts: 51	Re: My dashboard sneak peak/ how to? A how to would be nice

04-23-2012, 01:31 AM	#11
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: My dashboard sneak peak/ how to? You have to use the filler for plastic it will flex a little normal bondo will crack.

04-23-2012, 02:24 AM	#12
broey Square Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 1,568	Re: My dashboard sneak peak/ how to? I posted it before but here is mine repaired. repaired the cracks with fiberglass and filled in the defrost vents and speaker with fiberglass, then sanded and smoothed it out with bondo. able to wrap the whole top without and stitches. only stitch is the face of the dash right above the gauge bezel. __________________ Squarebody Syndicate Last edited by broey; 04-23-2012 at 02:31 AM.

04-23-2012, 11:00 AM	#13
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: My dashboard sneak peak/ how to? Yah tweed is a lot more forgiving around corners and such. I could have wrapped mine with only one stitch in the middle but I like the baseball stitching. I will get a how to going soon when I have some free time. If you guys would like specific pictures of a section or so then I can collect them now and get them organized and ready. Here is a finished product Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

04-23-2012, 11:22 AM	#14
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: My dashboard sneak peak/ how to? cant wait to see it finished __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

04-23-2012, 04:53 PM	#16
BlueCrew Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 7	Re: My dashboard sneak peak/ how to? What material did you use? Where is it from? How did you stick it on dash?

04-23-2012, 05:39 PM	#17
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: My dashboard sneak peak/ how to? Look real nice, Im suprized you left the center speaker hole open. Are you still using a dash speaker? __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350



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04-24-2012, 10:48 PM	#19
ch2000 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 40	Re: My dashboard sneak peak/ how to? Looks great! Nice job! __________________ http://gamelstreetrods.com

04-24-2012, 11:24 PM	#20
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: My dashboard sneak peak/ how to? Sweet.

04-25-2012, 10:04 AM	#21
1425956 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Joplin, MO Posts: 161	Re: My dashboard sneak peak/ how to? That turned out great! Did you find it difficult to reinstall the covers for the defrost vents? I finished mine up last night. __________________ Jeremy I have done so much, for so long, with so little, I can do anything with nothing! 1984 GMC Sierra Classic-1/2 ton-SWB (R.I.P.) 1986 GMC Suburban 3/4 ton 4x4 2014 GMC Sierra LTZ Z-71 Crew SWB

04-25-2012, 04:19 PM	#22
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: My dashboard sneak peak/ how to? No if anything I liked the fit better with the extra layer leather. Made it look more refined. The only toug part was it took a little massaging to get back in the truck Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

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