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tristanblue
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 Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2020 10:39 am Post subject: Anyone every tried a Glass Action ghia fiberglass dash pad cover |
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Seen a lot of various dash pads or covers out there and researched some in the forums. I have "heard" a lot about certain ones not being wide enough with that have huge gaps between them and the windshield pillars...though not sure which make or manufacture that is.
Has anybody tried the "Glass Action" fiberglass one? How is the fit and finish. How are the gaps at the pillars. This would be going on a 66 vert.
Would love to hear testimonials and see any pics of yours you may have.
Thanks
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John Moxon 
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Trylon
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| Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2020 5:46 am Post subject: Re: Anyone every tried a Glass Action ghia fiberglass dash pad cover |
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If you are interested, original dash pad covers fit like a glove:
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xzener
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| Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:48 am Post subject: Re: Anyone every tried a Glass Action ghia fiberglass dash pad cover |
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I have one. Wrapped it in faux leather. They are not the best fit, has issues here and there. But much better looking than original IMO. Still have yet to screw the sides into the A pillar to keep it in place, still trying to figure out how to adhere it to the dash (temporarily).
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didget69
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| Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2020 5:58 am Post subject: Re: Anyone every tried a Glass Action ghia fiberglass dash pad cover |
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You might consider using 'Velcro' patches on dash & cap for attaching in middle areas.
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xzener
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| Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2020 8:23 am Post subject: Re: Anyone every tried a Glass Action ghia fiberglass dash pad cover |
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Good idea Didget69, I will try that. I have some industrial grade Velcro here at work... Dang near impossible to separate once together.
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c21darrel
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tristanblue
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| Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2020 8:21 pm Post subject: Re: Anyone every tried a Glass Action ghia fiberglass dash pad cover |
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Thanks John some great pics info there!
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If you are interested, original dash pad covers fit like a glove:
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Trylon is this one available? Would that fit a 66? I may be interested if that is for sale!
Thanks for pics to the others as well.
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Glass action in action.
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Where did you get that cover for it? Love it |
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c21darrel
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tristanblue
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| Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2020 6:16 pm Post subject: Re: Anyone every tried a Glass Action ghia fiberglass dash pad cover |
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| c21darrel wrote: |
Trylons cover is for 68 or 69 and up, integral grab handle, very wrong for a 66.
I took the glass action cover to my local upholstery shop. Had them cover it and use a French stitch across the front. |
Not to concerned with correctness at the moment..but will the 68-69 fit?
I am ok with the glass action but I have stock radio and speaker and kinda pondering how to deal with that then.
Also how much did they charge you for the french stitch covering at that shop? |
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c21darrel
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Trylon
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| Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2020 5:32 pm Post subject: Re: Anyone every tried a Glass Action ghia fiberglass dash pad cover |
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Somehow I have not gotten emails about updates to this thread. If you are interested, the dash pad is for sale.
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KidGhia2020
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| Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2020 11:53 pm Post subject: Re: Anyone every tried a Glass Action ghia fiberglass dash pad cover |
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| @c21darrel and tristanblue...you guys have any "after" pics of the dash cap pillar ends after the wrap job?? |
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c21darrel
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KidGhia2020
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| Posted: Wed Dec 23, 2020 6:14 pm Post subject: Re: Anyone every tried a Glass Action ghia fiberglass dash pad cover |
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| Thanks for the pics. I’ll probably go the same route along with using epoxy to attach threaded studs in stock locations under the cap to secure it down instead of the self tapping screw method . And if the cap isn’t up to par in length I may consider modifying it with some corner tweeter pod fabrication. |
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