Looking for a Fiberglass Dash

[sandnuriz]

Originally Posted by AceX

I'm just in the planning stages of a new interior for my '85 (again) and I'll be building a new dash from a combination of metal, fiberglass, and MDF. Hard part is getting everything I want to fit in there... HVAC, gauges, switches, the list goes on...

If you want to do a custom, one-off piece, I strongly suggest a great deal of planning and expect to spend a great deal more than anticipated lol

If you don't your a fool ...........LOL

[mooseknuckles]

Originally Posted by GmtGmt

there was a guy on here that a 86 wrangler i think it was he did fiberglass cover his dash it looked great
but i cant for the life of me find the build thread

Did you mean mine?

[355bullet]

found this one...

http://www.carhoods.com/

[sandnuriz]

Originally Posted by mooseknuckles

Did you mean mine?

Thats clean

Originally Posted by 355bullet

found this one...

http://www.carhoods.com/

Nice find the have everything no pics of the dash

[454HO]

Originally Posted by jitteryguy

I have search quite a bit and cannot find fiberglass replacement dash's for these truck's

I got my fiberglass dash and tilt front end from USBody. They still have them listed on their site for $299. They only have the 73-80 models though.

[bigblock73]

Originally Posted by 454HO

I got my fiberglass dash and tilt front end from USBody. They still have them listed on their site for $299. They only have the 73-80 models though.

Do you have it finished and installed? How is the fit and finish on it if I may ask?

[West Texas Z]

Originally Posted by sandnuriz

Thats clean



Nice find the have everything no pics of the dash

Its there. 73-80 Model only though.

[sandnuriz]

Originally Posted by West Texas Z

Its there. 73-80 Model only though.

OK i see it

[454HO]

Originally Posted by bigblock73

Do you have it finished and installed? How is the fit and finish on it if I may ask?

I do have it mounted in the truck, but it is not finished yet. Still working on the gauge pod and some other customizations. At the rate I am going with it, it should be done in a few more years.

The USBody dash is intentionally left slightly oversized on all the edges. You need to do some trial fitting and sanding with an 80 grit block to shape it perfectly to your cab. But it is not terribly difficult to get a good fit. The defroster vent holes and a/c vent holes are not cut, you must do that yourself it you want to use them.

As for the finish, it comes with primmered gel coat. There are some places on mine that will need a little filler and finish sanding. So if anyone is just looking for a simple 1 or 2 hour bolt in job, this is not the dash they want.

[fire120ball]

Originally Posted by mooseknuckles

Did you mean mine?

You just inspired me! Black with orange pin stripe!!! Thank you Moose!!

[mooseknuckles]

Originally Posted by fire120ball

You just inspired me! Black with orange pin stripe!!! Thank you Moose!!

no prob. glad to help, i was looking for the same thing last year, thought i'd try it. it was easy and worked out sweet!

[mooseknuckles]

I still have more block sanding to do on it. I want this thing super smooth and shiney. I want to be able to wax my dash!

[indianpride77]

Originally Posted by mooseknuckles

I still have more block sanding to do on it. I want this thing super smooth and shiney. I want to be able to wax my dash!

i know this is an old thread but can anyone tell me the difference between a 73-80 and 81-87 dash pad other then the vin hole?

[tucsonjwt]

I don't know anything about this company, and their dash is vinyl colored - looks like black only. The price is very high, IMHO.

http://www.tmiproducts.com/products/...-dash-pad.html