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sandnuriz 10-11-2010 10:53 AM

Re: Looking for a Fiberglass Dash
 
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Originally Posted by AceX (Post 4234755)
I'm just in the planning stages of a new interior for my '85 (again) and I'll be building a new dash from a combination of metal, fiberglass, and MDF. Hard part is getting everything I want to fit in there... HVAC, gauges, switches, the list goes on...

If you want to do a custom, one-off piece, I strongly suggest a great deal of planning and expect to spend a great deal more than anticipated lol

If you don't your a fool ...........LOL

mooseknuckles 10-11-2010 02:20 PM

Re: Looking for a Fiberglass Dash
 
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Originally Posted by GmtGmt (Post 4227669)
there was a guy on here that a 86 wrangler i think it was he did fiberglass cover his dash it looked great
but i cant for the life of me find the build thread

Did you mean mine?

355bullet 10-13-2010 01:29 PM

Re: Looking for a Fiberglass Dash
 
found this one...

http://www.carhoods.com/

sandnuriz 10-13-2010 04:37 PM

Re: Looking for a Fiberglass Dash
 
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Originally Posted by mooseknuckles (Post 4235275)
Did you mean mine?

Thats clean

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Originally Posted by 355bullet (Post 4238868)
found this one...

http://www.carhoods.com/

Nice find the have everything no pics of the dash

454HO 10-13-2010 07:35 PM

Re: Looking for a Fiberglass Dash
 
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Originally Posted by jitteryguy (Post 4230634)
I have search quite a bit and cannot find fiberglass replacement dash's for these truck's

I got my fiberglass dash and tilt front end from USBody. They still have them listed on their site for $299. They only have the 73-80 models though.

bigblock73 10-13-2010 09:26 PM

Re: Looking for a Fiberglass Dash
 
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Originally Posted by 454HO (Post 4239331)
I got my fiberglass dash and tilt front end from USBody. They still have them listed on their site for $299. They only have the 73-80 models though.

Do you have it finished and installed? How is the fit and finish on it if I may ask?

West Texas Z 10-13-2010 11:47 PM

Re: Looking for a Fiberglass Dash
 
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Originally Posted by sandnuriz (Post 4239062)
Thats clean



Nice find the have everything no pics of the dash

Its there. 73-80 Model only though.

sandnuriz 10-14-2010 12:04 AM

Re: Looking for a Fiberglass Dash
 
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Originally Posted by West Texas Z (Post 4239859)
Its there. 73-80 Model only though.

OK i see it:c2:

454HO 10-14-2010 12:30 PM

Re: Looking for a Fiberglass Dash
 
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Originally Posted by bigblock73 (Post 4239536)
Do you have it finished and installed? How is the fit and finish on it if I may ask?

I do have it mounted in the truck, but it is not finished yet. Still working on the gauge pod and some other customizations. At the rate I am going with it, it should be done in a few more years. :lol:

The USBody dash is intentionally left slightly oversized on all the edges. You need to do some trial fitting and sanding with an 80 grit block to shape it perfectly to your cab. But it is not terribly difficult to get a good fit. The defroster vent holes and a/c vent holes are not cut, you must do that yourself it you want to use them.

As for the finish, it comes with primmered gel coat. There are some places on mine that will need a little filler and finish sanding. So if anyone is just looking for a simple 1 or 2 hour bolt in job, this is not the dash they want.

fire120ball 10-14-2010 05:59 PM

Re: Looking for a Fiberglass Dash
 
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Originally Posted by mooseknuckles (Post 4235275)
Did you mean mine?

You just inspired me! Black with orange pin stripe!!! Thank you Moose!!

mooseknuckles 10-14-2010 06:44 PM

Re: Looking for a Fiberglass Dash
 
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Originally Posted by fire120ball (Post 4240929)
You just inspired me! Black with orange pin stripe!!! Thank you Moose!!

no prob. glad to help, i was looking for the same thing last year, thought i'd try it. it was easy and worked out sweet!

mooseknuckles 10-14-2010 06:46 PM

Re: Looking for a Fiberglass Dash
 
I still have more block sanding to do on it. I want this thing super smooth and shiney. I want to be able to wax my dash!

indianpride77 09-20-2018 03:36 PM

Re: Looking for a Fiberglass Dash
 
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Originally Posted by mooseknuckles (Post 4240991)
I still have more block sanding to do on it. I want this thing super smooth and shiney. I want to be able to wax my dash!

i know this is an old thread but can anyone tell me the difference between a 73-80 and 81-87 dash pad other then the vin hole?

tucsonjwt 09-21-2018 09:38 AM

Re: Looking for a Fiberglass Dash
 
I don't know anything about this company, and their dash is vinyl colored - looks like black only. The price is very high, IMHO.

http://www.tmiproducts.com/products/...-dash-pad.html


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