Re: 55-56 Caribbean padded dash?
Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2015/6/2 9:57:28
"just dashes" is a supplier (only one I'm aware of) of reproduction dash pads and skins for Packards. I've seen quite a few of the installations - very, very nice indeed though not quite an exact duplicate of the originals with regard to the surface texture and the simulated stitching. Quite expensive! - I've sent an email to the last person I know who bought one and had it installed and if I get a response I'll add it here but as I recall the cost including installation was a bit short of $1000 though I don't remember if that included other dashboard removal and restoration work as well.
I used Leeedy's technique on my 56 about 17 years ago and when finished it was very presentable though by this time the foam has begun to deteriorate (I used a closed cell urethane foam) and needs to be done again. As long as the skin remains pliable you can do a very credible job with patience (see photo below).http://www.justdashes.com
UPDATE: As of about 7 years ago the cost just for the dash pad without installation labor was about $700.
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I used Leeedy's technique on my 56 about 17 years ago and when finished it was very presentable though by this time the foam has begun to deteriorate (I used a closed cell urethane foam) and needs to be done again. As long as the skin remains pliable you can do a very credible job with patience (see photo below).http://www.justdashes.com
UPDATE: As of about 7 years ago the cost just for the dash pad without installation labor was about $700.
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