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87gmc · 11-05-2002, 01:16 AM

Has anyone recovered there dash themselves. If so what did you use to cover it with and was it hard to do? i am looking for any idea's to fix up my interior.

BigRed · 11-05-2002, 09:20 AM

I've been pondering the same question. I have been to several fabric stores around (never thought I'd be found dead in one!) and couldn't find the right material. The only material I found that was close to what I wanted was a suede, but I don't think it would hold up to the constant Texas Sun. I did go to a upholstry shop and the guy said he wouldn't cover it. But, he had tons of different styles of Tweed that I thought would look real good. I've seen many trucks done in Tweed, but not sure how hard it would be to install. Here's a pic of LOHRTBT's Tweed dash. http://www.geocities.com/yudlooz.geo/interior.html

I've decided just to buy one of those carpet dash coverlays until I can replace my dash. Mine's so cracked, I don't think it will cover well and look good.

Let me know what you decide!

MidnightBlues · 11-05-2002, 10:40 PM

Yeah,that tweed dash does look great.I'm planning to do this in fine blue leather,matching my blue interior.
(But first I have to do the paintjob,wich will cost

)

87gmc · 11-05-2002, 11:12 PM

hmmm, i dont know what im gonna do hopefully i can figure something out though. My dash isnt even craxked very much i just want something other than what i have.

11-05-2002, 01:16 AM	#1
87gmc I Got My Engine!!!!! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Palmer, AK Posts: 253	Want to recover dash Has anyone recovered there dash themselves. If so what did you use to cover it with and was it hard to do? i am looking for any idea's to fix up my interior. __________________ F.O.R.D. "F*cked Over Rebuilt Dodge" -+-+-+-+Cameron+-+-+-+- 1987 GMC HIGH SIERRA LWB 1500 32X11.50 383 TBI/Vortec Heads/Intake MSD Ignition Dual Exhaust Custom Pinstriping Sweet interior & stereo http://www.cgalvin29.freehomepage.com

11-05-2002, 09:20 AM	#2
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	I've been pondering the same question. I have been to several fabric stores around (never thought I'd be found dead in one!) and couldn't find the right material. The only material I found that was close to what I wanted was a suede, but I don't think it would hold up to the constant Texas Sun. I did go to a upholstry shop and the guy said he wouldn't cover it. But, he had tons of different styles of Tweed that I thought would look real good. I've seen many trucks done in Tweed, but not sure how hard it would be to install. Here's a pic of LOHRTBT's Tweed dash. http://www.geocities.com/yudlooz.geo/interior.html I've decided just to buy one of those carpet dash coverlays until I can replace my dash. Mine's so cracked, I don't think it will cover well and look good. Let me know what you decide! __________________ Scott Shelbourne

11-05-2002, 10:40 PM	#3
MidnightBlues Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 118	Yeah,that tweed dash does look great.I'm planning to do this in fine blue leather,matching my blue interior. (But first I have to do the paintjob,wich will cost ) __________________ Andre 1984 C10 SWB, 350/700R4

11-05-2002, 11:12 PM	#4
87gmc I Got My Engine!!!!! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Palmer, AK Posts: 253	hmmm, i dont know what im gonna do hopefully i can figure something out though. My dash isnt even craxked very much i just want something other than what i have. __________________ F.O.R.D. "F*cked Over Rebuilt Dodge" -+-+-+-+Cameron+-+-+-+- 1987 GMC HIGH SIERRA LWB 1500 32X11.50 383 TBI/Vortec Heads/Intake MSD Ignition Dual Exhaust Custom Pinstriping Sweet interior & stereo http://www.cgalvin29.freehomepage.com



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