1973 Caprice/Impala dashboard wrapping or re upholstery.
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It would probably have been easier to buy a dash cover at Rockauto, but when you live outside the US, it’s very expensive to have it shipped plus import taxes etc.; It would end up in over $600. According to some buyers, dash cover quality is not great and it doesn’t fit that well.
So my solution was to find a fabric to wrap the dashboard. I found something called “Illusion Full Grain”, an Italian imitation leather that can be stretched in all directions. I’m happy with the outcome, it looks much better than an add-on dash cover and to a fair price.
Hope you enjoy the video and maybe get inspired to do this job on your cracked dashboard!
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that is so beautiful, an amazing job for sure! Wish I could have saved my 73 caprice coupe.
@carscloseup
10 ай бұрын
Thank you!
I’m literally in the middle of doing the same thing to my 72. Still doing the crack repair but real close for the vinyl. What type of glue did you use?
@carscloseup
2 ай бұрын
I used a contact adhesive. What kind depends on the fabric you will be using. I tried some strong contact adhesive that you have to brush on, but destroyed the fabric. Ended up using a spray contact adhesive. Good luck with your project👍
@dannygonzalez5352
2 ай бұрын
@@carscloseup thank you. Is the vinyl holding up well on that curve where you first started gluing it down? I’m worried that it might start lifting from there in time.
@carscloseup
2 ай бұрын
@@dannygonzalez5352 Yes at some few points it’s lifting, but some very small spots. What I do occasionally are to heat it up with a heat gun and pressing the spots in place. Seems to help, but I’ll have to see how it’s doing in the summer midday sun! That said, it’s way better than the cracked panel..
How do I remove dash board
@carscloseup
6 ай бұрын
Only the top part that I'm covering has to be removed. it's fairly easy, 4 screws in the defroster vents, the rest are located in plain sight.
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How much? You Charge to do a rap like that.
@carscloseup
2 ай бұрын
I only do it on my own cars, sorry!