Comments on: Corvette Restoration Tip: Dash Pad Installation

By: Corvette Parts

Corvette Parts — Tue, 31 May 2011 16:02:34 +0000

Bob,
Good Luck, that is where they all come loose when not properly installed. I don’t think you will be able to stretch it. I would look into a good interior shop in your area that has done them and let them replace the dash.

By: Bob

Bob — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 07:55:55 +0000

Great explanation on changing the dash… Wow! That sounds complicated I just bought the Vette. 1958 at auction and the dash board is new, but they must have cut too much away on the right side and in the corner of the windshield where the dash pad should be under the window seal, there is a small but noticeable gap (1/8″ gap and about 3″ long) as the windshield curves. I’d like to try to patch it. I was thinking of heating it to stretch it and then glue it, but it’s hard to clamp in that area. Any other ideas?

By: Corvette Parts

Corvette Parts — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:31:09 +0000

Bob,
Not without major fabrication.

By: Bob Johnson

Bob Johnson — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 15:39:17 +0000

I want to upgrade a 1978 Corvette dash board to eliminate the center console gauges. Will a 1984 dash board fit into a 1978 cockpit?