whitechef Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Hi guys, Whats the standard fix for a beat-up cracked to shit dash pad? Quote Link to comment
Llittle_Llama Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 cover it in gold.... or look for one of the many threads on this. Quote Link to comment
yello620 Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 cover it in gold.... or look for one of the many threads on this. Come on now dumshftr, why do you have to be a DICK. Suggesting someone to search? Pot calling the kettle black? How about you don't say anything at all. Welcome Whitechef Common fixes for a cracked dashpad are installing a dash pad cap, usually on ebay for about 80-90 bucks, or the other method is to fiberglass it smooth. Fiberglass seems like a lot of work though. Quote Link to comment
Llittle_Llama Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Come on now dumshftr, why do you have to be a DICK. Suggesting someone to search? Pot calling the kettle black? How about you don't say anything at all. Welcome Whitechef Common fixes for a cracked dashpad are installing a dash pad cap, usually on ebay for about 80-90 bucks, or the other method is to fiberglass it smooth. Fiberglass seems like a lot of work though. come on now, I have not been posting useless crap for months, let that shit go man. and the reason I said look around is it would be better to find the threads with 100's of pics than to tell him this this or this. Quote Link to comment
coolioni Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 I bought a real nice dash cover that was cut to fit my dash perfectly. I found it on a website just by googling it. There also is a company that sells dash capas that fit directly over your old one so it looks just like a stock dash cover. Quote Link to comment
Llittle_Llama Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 I bought a real nice dash cover that was cut to fit my dash perfectly.I found it on a website just by googling it. There also is a company that sells dash capas that fit directly over your old one so it looks just like a stock dash cover. I would like to see pics, the ones on ebay dont fit very good so i glassed my dash as i didnt want a 90% dash (so to speak) and want to see if these look any better. Quote Link to comment
motavated Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 How cracked is it? You know what I did? Man I need a camera to show some people.... Quote Link to comment
Llittle_Llama Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 How cracked is it? You know what I did? Man I need a camera to show some people.... yeah, post a few pics, mine was BAD, I have seen some that were cracked (looked WAY better than mine) but still in good shape :) Quote Link to comment
Llittle_Llama Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 (edited) http://forum.ratsun.net/showthread.php?t=8245&highlight=cracked+dash http://forum.ratsun.net/showthread.php?t=7902&highlight=cracked+dash http://forum.ratsun.net/showthread.php?t=4413&highlight=cracked+dash http://forum.ratsun.net/showthread.php?t=7994&highlight=cracked+dash Also, I have this if your interested, 15 shipped to your door if you want it: Edited February 3, 2009 by dwnshfter Quote Link to comment
420n620 Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Hi guys, Whats the standard fix for a beat-up cracked to shit dash pad? check into BEEBANI build thread, he did his dash in fiberglass and it looks nice or you can contact Rubberman, he sells dash top covers. there might be other members that have done their dash, these are the only 2 options that I can think of off the top of my head at this moment....... Quote Link to comment
athoose Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Is this for a 521? I don't have one but those look like they would be easy to recover and get good results. I have a 620 and still haven't figured out what to do about the dash. Either ante up a good chunk of change for a factory pad in good shape or fabricate something that you like. Covers/Caps are available, eh. Quote Link to comment
420n620 Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 I see were his profile says he has a 71/521 so I guess thats what hes wanting to repair. BEEBANI did a 620 dash, O well I guess he will just have to wait and see if someone will chime in on the 521 dash repair.. :D Quote Link to comment
Rubberman Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 This is not the ones I sell! Mine fit and if you don't like them then I"ll refund your money. But I have not had to refund anyone since I've been selling them. http://forum.ratsun.net/showthread.php?t=8245&highlight=cracked+dashhttp://forum.ratsun.net/showthread.php?t=7902&highlight=cracked+dash http://forum.ratsun.net/showthread.php?t=4413&highlight=cracked+dash http://forum.ratsun.net/showthread.php?t=7994&highlight=cracked+dash Also, I have this if your interested, 15 shipped to your door if you want it: Quote Link to comment
Roman Tasel Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 try bondo-ing the cracks.....:) Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 The best fix for your 521 is to buy a 520 dash! They are all metal on top and are a direct replacement. Check with tjad or heck I remember pac had one. see if he still does! Quote Link to comment
Llittle_Llama Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 This is not the ones I sell! Mine fit and if you don't like them then I"ll refund your money. But I have not had to refund anyone since I've been selling them. no no no, I didnt say you did, thats what was on my truck when I got it, I just dont need it. Quote Link to comment
Llittle_Llama Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 The best fix for your 521 is to buy a 520 dash! They are all metal on top and are a direct replacement. Check with tjad or heck I remember pac had one. see if he still does! was thinking the same thing after I realized (to late) that his is not a 620, lol Quote Link to comment
whitechef Posted February 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 I have one of those carpet ones on my dash now and it's curling up around the edges and defroster holes from sitting in the sun. Quote Link to comment
sdsurf Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 I am thinking of sanding it down and using expanding spray foam to fill the voids. Then apply upholstery over that for the finish... Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 ....so I just came across the thread..... http://forum.ratsun.net/showthread.php?t=9578 Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 was looking for this thread for another thread.....realized this one was wrong....this should be the right one.. http://forum.ratsun.net/showthread.php?t=5221 Quote Link to comment
datsun 160J SSS Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 I have a complete dash pad ,glove box ,box linner , NEW NOS NISSAN .BEEN IN STORAGE 20 YEARS 1000.00 and your the new owner :blink: Quote Link to comment
coolioni Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 I bought a dash cover from dashmat. It was like $30 bucks. Plus they sent me an extra one by accident. The colors even match perfect. I am happy with it! Quote Link to comment
Ricky116 Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 I had two NOS nissan pads and was dumb enough to trade one off for a chrome grill. I know not such a great deal for me. I knew they were rare but after snooping around here for a while I now realize just how rare.. At least the other one is on my king cab. I must say it looks pretty sweet..:) I was told last year when I bought one of them believe it or not thru the nissan dealership parts locator, it was the only one showing I think like in NY or georgia or something ,so I called this dealership the guy says yah I knew someone would be restoring one some day.. like he knew it was in the back for ever ,So not only did he have it but delivered to my door for like 200 bucks!!!! Quote Link to comment
coolioni Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 If you go on ebay there is always dash caps that fit perfectly over your old cracked dash . They come in blue or brown to match the old ones. They only cost about $70 bucks. I always see it on there. Quote Link to comment
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