MALIBU Dash cap Overlay

[Sweet_Johnny]

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Thread 'Dash cap install how-to'

Nov 20, 2013

Hey guys,
I had a slow day here at the office so I thought I would get together all my posts from my caballero build thread and make a how-to, or rather a how I did, on my dash cap install on my 78 caballero.
Ok, lemme be upfront.
Ive never installed a dash cap before this one so I researched the heck out of it and gave it my best shot and I am very pleased with the results. Please feel free to correct me where ever you see an error, I mostly wanted to give every one that is afraid of tackling a project like this a solid jumping point and add to the forum knowledge base.

First off
Dash...

• the ghoul
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• Forum: How-To's / Knowledge Base

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Thread 'Dashtop dash cap install - I give this brand a thumbs up'

Sep 22, 2019

Here's some pics of my dash cap installation over the weekend.

Lessons learned are: While you think it is a bad fit upon initial install, it isn't. I slipped the cover over my cracked dash in the Malibu and thought "man, this is going to look like crap".

I tried a dry install and used a whole bunch of clamps, clips, zip ties etc and came to the conclusion it would end up all wavy with lumps and bumps once the sealer had set.

A friend suggested trying the vacuum bag method like they use for carbon fiber. I went down to the local furniture store and begged for a plastic shipping bag they...

• shoedoos
• Replies: 7
• Forum: Interior

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Thread 'Dash Cap??'

Aug 4, 2020

Anybody use one of these dash caps?? If so, some pics would be great. Was installation difficult?

• Steve 82 Elly
• Replies: 20
• Forum: Interior

Lessons Learned/Tips on Installing Dash Cover?

The dash cover for my 1987 should arrive on Wednesday. I know it comes with instructions, but wonder if those who have installed one can give me any lessons learned/tips before I begin. Marc

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[Dezimade]

depending on your particular Gbody, in the El Camino at least there is a difference in the dash in that they changed speaker layout from one central speaker to a paired set of speakers. doublecheck your layout before ordering the correct dash cap

Thanks. I will get the center speaker. . Dez.