Recommendations for new dash pads?

[Odin]

I need to replace the cracked original black, single speaker, A/C dash pad in my 1971 Challenger. Who do you guys recommend?

 

[rklein71]

I sent mine off to Dashpad Pros and was very pleased.

 

[SFEbody]

Just Dash in Van Nuys CA is first class.... but you pay for it.

 

[Odin]

I sent mine off to Dashpad Pros and was very pleased.

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How much does Dashpad Pros charge for the refurbishing and how long is the turn around time?

 

[DrEamer]

How much does Dashpad Pros charge for the refurbishing and how long is the turn around time?

Price depends on the route taken, but here is a link to the options available. Mopar E Body

 

[aussiemark]

Those ABS cores will warp eventually and start lifting.

 

[rklein71]

Turnaround was very fast with Dashpad Pros. You pay more and have a longer wait if you insist on your steel core be used. I didn't care about having the original core back so I got my dash done in a couple of weeks. Just to be clear, my replacement core was Mopar steel, not ABS.

 

[69bfan]

Check with Bob at ABC Moparts. They are recovering the original steel cores and the retail is approximately $750 with a good usable core. I picked up three of them in various configurations this year at the Nats.

 

[Odin]

I ended up going with Tim at DashPad Pros for $669 plus a $195 core charge and $66 shipping. He said it should only take a few weeks

 

[John Rimel]

ABC Moparts. Get ahold of Bob

928-279-4232

 

[Bob Hunsel]

I need to replace the cracked original black, single speaker, A/C dash pad in my 1971 Challenger. Who do you guys recommend?

Just Dashes can repair your original dash pad to better than new condition. I used them on my Cuda and was extremely satisfied.

 

[aussiemark]

It looks like I may have to get one with the ABS core I have found some rust in the RHS of my core the thing that worries me is when I rivet the VIN tag on it will probably crack the plastic core I am thinking maybe put a thin washer on the end of the rivet so it doesn't pull through as much.

 

[69bfan]

Be aware if your wanting to use the "Correct" style rivets, that there was the standard length and a longer rivet for the E-Body padded dash pads.

 

[Odin]

It looks like I may have to get one with the ABS core I have found some rust in the RHS of my core the thing that worries me is when I rivet the VIN tag on it will probably crack the plastic core I am thinking maybe put a thin washer on the end of the rivet so it doesn't pull through as much.

You can still buy a steel core replacement dash pad, but you will not get the core charge (usually $195) refunded if your core is not in rebuildable condition.

 

[John Rimel]

ABCMoparts doesn't have that problem

 

[John Rimel]

ABC Moparts. Get ahold of Bob

928-279-4232

Got the wrong number

Bobs number is 928-692-7689

 

[Odin]

Thank all of you. I already ordered and received the new one from Dash Pad Pros. It might be a few months before I get it installed though

 

[DrEamer]

Thank all of you. I already ordered and received the new one from Dash Pad Pros. It might be a few months before I get it installed though

Pictures, thoughts on the finished product? I'm a little ways away from needing this done, but would like to hear what you think of their product.

 

[Odin]

Pictures, thoughts on the finished product? I'm a little ways away from needing this done, but would like to hear what you think of their product.

I haven’t even opened the box yet to be honest

 

[aussiemark]

Got the wrong number

Bobs number is 928-692-7689

I haven't called Bob yet but when I went to the website it does mention a $195 core charge.