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bhoulis:
Soon it will be time to face the issue of a new dash pad for my 67. I know "good" used originals are out there but before I commit to that, there have a few questions about the repops I would like to get answers to. One option is the "fits good, wrong grain" piece, which sounds like it would be easy to install but hard to look at without thinking every time, "Fits nice but darn, wrong grain" .  The questions I have are for the one that has good/better grain but doesn't fit. In what way does it not fit? Too short, too wide, won't slide over the dash, foam too thick/thin in certain spots? I'm not expecting a piece that will be "plug and play", and am not afraid to spend a little time massaging parts to get them to fit, but don't want to buy something that will turn into a major project of its own. Also, which vendors are selling the good grain piece? I believe the Drake piece is the wrong grain/good fit. Anyway, just looking for any input from those who have gone this route. Thanks for any help. Brian

67gtasanjose:
I hope you have better success than I did a few years ago with this same question.
RESULT: I bit in, and bought three originals (not just one), and settled on the best of the three. (one went directly back to the seller)

FWIW, the "end studs" that are often pulled loose, can be put back. I'm not sure how well the repair holds up over time but I am hoping minimal exposure to the sun (shrinkage) will prolong it's satisfactory lifespan (meaning, as long as I am the one looking at it).

Good luck ;)

bhoulis:
Thanks. Just want to get some answers on the actual fitment issues with the good grain repop. A lot of posts on the web where all you hear is " They suck!, They don't fit!"  I get that, but don't fit how? Can they be made to fit and look good with some effort? Just looking for stories of real world experiences. Brian

Bob Gaines:

--- Quote from: bhoulis on October 21, 2017, 01:27:40 PM ---Thanks. Just want to get some answers on the actual fitment issues with the good grain repop. A lot of posts on the web where all you hear is " They suck!, They don't fit!"  I get that, but don't fit how? Can they be made to fit and look good with some effort? Just looking for stories of real world experiences. Brian

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Where there is smoke there is fire. All the negative things you have heard have a basis in fact. Can you get one installed yes . Is that what you wanted to hear? Getting it to fit is a matter of opinion. Having it appear correct on the outside is a matter of opinion too.   Does it look as good , fit as good as original all other things being equal no. Some require heat gun message ,some require cutting excess foam etc. They can be different even within the same MFG. I havn't seen one yet that you couldn't tell immediately the difference between the grain texture on the repro compared to the original.  It is up to you to decide if you want to go to the extra effort to find a good usable original or if it is "too hard". If you don't have high expectations , are selling the car ,no time to look  etc.then that is different. Everybody is different which is OK. You have to decide what makes the best sense for you.  I would strongly suggest looking past the "too hard "route and finding a good used one.

J_Speegle:

--- Quote from: Bob Gaines on October 21, 2017, 03:45:49 PM ---.................... I would strongly suggest looking past the "too hard "route and finding a good used one.

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True achievements rarely come without  any challenges or difficulties.  Most often I've found the greater challenge the greater the personal achievement and satisfaction with the finished product. But as always it is a choice one makes for themselves

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