78-88 G-Body Dash Cap/ Cover Install

In this video, we show you one way to install a dash cover on your original, cracked and unsightly dashboard. Parts in the video can be found on DixieRestoratioDepot.com and check out our other videos.

[@denniscaulfield7480]

You make it look easy. If I lived closer to your shop I would hire you to do it.

[@gbody_gang5023]

Great info I've ordered parts for bodywork before. Now I'm gonna replace whole interior for full restoration #subscribed

[@wickerman9569]

1986 El Camino. He says to cut the trim out around radio bezel so yours will fit. I found out the hard way but it would have been better to not cut it till it’s glued in. Once you cut it there’s no place to be able to push it back and hold it. And for the ones asking if you can do it with it still in the car it would be very hard if not impossible to get it on there with it in the car. For the ones that said he makes it look easy, he still cracked it putting it on. Don’t be fooled it’s a lot of work if you want it to look good. But perfect not sure that would be possible with this but close anyway. Still looks better then a dash all busted up. I used a heat gun in problem areas but be careful doing that.

[@redneckswitwheels]

Hey getting ready to do a 1985... anything else I should be aware of? I was a bit disappointed the speaker area is not like the original... I thought about cutting it but after I sobered up I decided not to. I am doin the whole interior because the car was a shell. I was lucky and found a bunch of gbody parts I had stashed. Once I get everything bolted,screwed,clipped and make sure the heat only system I got works I will then dye it... I did test fit the cover and it seemed to fit ok. I realize it needs trimmed. Much appreciated 👍🏻

[@jaythorp7637]

Next take 1/8 off the glove box so it will fit . Then same for heater cover . Use extreme force force your gauge cluster . Thickness of the material is a issue

[@DixieRestorationDepot]

A few questions, did you use our cover? removing some material around the radio plate area is common on 86-88 cars because of the radio plate, but I have never had to force the gauge cluster back in, I have had a similar experience with the glovebox area where some need trimming and others fit wonderful.

[@jaythorp7637]

@@DixieRestorationDepot I bought the cover from American dash caps . Being honest on ease of install. Honestly I would try bondo next time .

[@elcodreamin5280]

Good shit 👍

[@jeffjohnson9829]

Can you install dash pad while dash is still in the car

[@elcodreamin5280]

Right?? I was considering just leaving dash in, but in my case Im putting black over tan. Plus I was taking dash accessories off today, it's not gonna be to bad removing completely.

[@MrGodfather367]

Can this be done while the dash is still in the car?

[@DixieRestorationDepot]

Yes, it can.

[@aw9680]

You used to carry a replacement dash assembly. Do you no longer carry it?

[@DixieRestorationDepot]

Currently, they are out of stock, we will run more of them but currently, don't have a time frame.

[@296jayce]

Can you guys do a headliner video?

[@DixieRestorationDepot]

Which would you like to see? How to install one, or how to recover a headliner?

[@GbodySS_LsX]

Can this fit a 79 Monte

[@DixieRestorationDepot]

Yes, we have a cover for the 78-80 dashes as well, do you have a center speaker or the outer speakers?

[@samuelrosa3155]

Hey rob 1980 Malibu wagon, doing the roof liner and I broke some molding clip need help

[@DixieRestorationDepot]

Which clips did you break? Shoot us an email at [e-mail] and I can help out.

[@mdkzztop]

Anyone have any pictures of their dash pad install? How does it look? Can you tell it is a dash cap?

[@DixieRestorationDepot]

Hey Mark, the best advice I can give is to dry-fit the cover repeatedly, like a good paint job it's all about the prep work, feel free to give me a call with any questions. 877-243-4943 and my name is Rob

[@Chasemanuti]

Wouldn’t polyurethane be much stronger?

[@DixieRestorationDepot]

It would likely be twice as expensive as well, and much harder to paint. Given the options, ABS works very well.

[@karlcolson5653]

Hi Do you have a dashcap for the 84 cutlass?

[@DixieRestorationDepot]

We do, Give us a call at 877-243-4943 to order.

[@aarongonzales7921]

What glue did you use

[@DixieRestorationDepot]

The 100% RTV silicone that comes with the dash cover. I highly recommend using more of it but I wanted to show it could be done with just the tube that it comes with.

[@otissimmons1568]

Where did you order the dash cover from

[@DixieRestorationDepot]

We carry them and have many different styles. Check out Dixierestorationdepot.com.

[@MCRideout]

Really?

[@DixieRestorationDepot]

@@MCRideout Really.

[@fastcash9799]

Do. U have to take dash off?

[@DixieRestorationDepot]

You do not need to remove the dashboard.

[@andrew_stamps]

@@DixieRestorationDepot what's the best way hold it in place if you're not removing the dash?

[@jeffjohnson9829]

Can you install dash pad while dash is still on car

[@DixieRestorationDepot]

Yes, you can install the dash cover while the dash is in the car, for video purposes, it was just easier to remove the entire dashboard.