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...
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
- Replies: 14
- Forum: How-To's / Knowledge Base
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...
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...
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