crholds442

I have not found a source for a new molded dash unit for my 69 olds 442.
A new vinyl cover would work at a min. I really need a whole new unit as I put my car back together. This car has AC. Thanks, guys for any info.

joe_padavano

If by "molded dash unit" you mean the dash pad, you won't find a new one. Good used or the expensive recovering process are your only options. Don't expect much change back from your $1,000 bill if you go the recovering route.

crholds442

Thanks Joe for the info. I'm not surprised. I've found sub freezing
temperatures will often cause an old original to crack/split open.
I have already spent WAY too much $ on this frame off resto. Can
anyone suggest a "workaround" until I feel like demolishing a grand!

dnmfranco

post in the wanted section here
also try ebay there is a black one currently listed
the seller's user name is madd442

crholds442

I'll check on used dash pads on Ebay and this site. FYI JustDashes.com
has a good website that shows their process. Looks like the best restoration possible and I'm sure it ain't cheap. Only problem with a good used original:
If the car is exposed to really cold weather.... any old dash can crack. Been there... done that! That's what happened to my 442 original and a 68 bmw 1600 dash. The 442 was stored in a barn in Iowa for a few years. Gets cold there more often than not.
Appreciate the info guys... thanks!

dnmfranco

This dash on eBay is 300 a lot cheaper than just dashes
I have also bought from this seller and never had any issues good luck

Octania

This part which is neither fast nor slow

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-69-Cutl...8e4fa5&vxp=mtr

let's call it "half fast" :-)

But, seriously, it's a good and affordable alternative.

ps the madd ddasshh:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/68-69-Olds-c...item20f6641696

W70442

Here's an ad in KY/cincinnatti craigs list I just came across. Not sure if they'd ship or not.


http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/pts/4874010354.html

crholds442

https://www.thepartsplaceinc.com/old...ID=4&year=1969


This is probably the same dash pad cover as shown for sale on Ebay.
Has anyone actually installed this cover over a slightly cracked dash and have it look decent?
Looks like it could be worth a try for 99 plus 30 shipping? Thanks for the replies guys..

joe_padavano

Yes it's the same plastic cover, and it looks like a cheap hard plastic cover when installed. Only you can decide if it is good enough. Personally I might use one on a driver, but not on a car that I cared about.

crholds442

Thanks Joe.
I have some good upholstery shops in my area. I'll check them out. I have time to explore. The car is in the body shop for now. That one crack down the middle of my dash pad doesn't look so bad right now!!