DIY Cracked Dashboard Repair - 1977 Toyota Celica Rebuild - S3E07

[@mondomoleno.3404]

When people talk about "The last 5%" of a build, this is the kind of thing they're talking about. A million small jobs that no one talks about or wants to do, because it's not the exciting part. It's not revealing new wheels, it's not the dyno sessions, or revealing the brand new paint job. It's welding plastic, finding a good place to tuck wires you don't want to see, getting the horn to work, replacing fasteners, pulling the interior apart because you now need to hide those wires for the speakers you talked about so excitedly and mocked up a year ago but never connected knowing the wires would get in the way, and didn't have the loom for yet anyways, fixing and measuring panel gaps from the 5 parts cars' panels you've got on there now, and having to make adjustments to the carpet because you need to make provisions for a centre console out of some other car because I want cupholders, dammit!

[@idokwatcher2062]

On youtube camera from 10 feet away you don't see any of that. So they all seemingly have "perfect" cars, except you.

[@dannybulian7256]

Sounds like you've been there. Couldn't have said it better myself!

[@JasonTownsendJasonTownsend]

This is also so true for software development.

[@_Keir]

Really enjoying the Celica video, even these "small" jobs because they really help complete a build

[@duanephillips2343]

I am viewing this 4 years after the fact this is a really good video. Thanks. I'm about to do the same process on the dash pad for my 1973 challenger.

[@russ4AGE]

I was waiting for some time lapse dad dancing. Found it at 14:12! Thanks Dave, I can copy your moves and show them off to my 5 year old here at home.

[@speedacademydave]

You're welcome, but I want to see some video of your dance moves :P

[@oldtown6240]

Great sense of humor. The 2 video inserts were perfect. So too the centerfold look.

[@jdmfreak22]

Your editing, memes, fooling around and dancing are the best! Every SA video should be like this one! Lol!

[@gwg240]

Jeez to think we're comparing this to a $1200 fix.. I'd take this any day! Looks good!

[@dannac_8888]

Uptick the female percentage there as I'm looking to repair my Mitsubishi Eclipse dash cracks. I was teased by my guy friend that when my new front struts came in for replacement that I should get a life. My 4 new Continental DWS tires last mo. are awesome too! And I'm a girly girl who yes, drives a stick still. This, was fun to watch at 2:21am during COVID. Thank you for the links in your description!

[@ShannonFLHI]

Thanks for Plastic weld kit info on eBay. Just bought mine to repair my 83' Celica GT.

[@iangp1113]

I'm loving all the content you guys are putting out! Can't wait for you guys to get together again.

[@MimiFootnip]

Love the dance interlude! And hello from the 3%!

[@brianrobinson9979]

That high expansion foam video was AWESOME!!!!!!

[@bigmikes2140]

The bob ross of plastic welding.

[@clayduval1255]

"My kids are inside trying to burn the house down" - Every parent after a week of shutdowns

[@mra2957]

I used the polyvance system on my VW bus dash that was destroyed. It came out looking new!

[@mrclown7469]

8:45 The best little tip I ever learned for plastic welding a bumper repair, is to cut some plastic off the bumper from a place you won't see, and use that for your filler. That way it guarantees it will be a chemical match and the correct hardness.

[@speedacademy]

Great idea! We’ll have to try that 👍🏼

[@mscott7426]

Lol, the plastic welding reminds me of when I fixed some fairings on my motorcycle by melting zip tie ends into the cracks with a soldering iron.

[@negativeindustrial]

I’ve been doing that for years. Works beautifully.

[@cheesepizza87]

I was mentioning street banditos in your videos along time ago and so happy to here of a link up 👏🏽 awesome work as ever

[@MrBobjacobson]

Dual tape player boom box.... nice.

[@Fenrir11119]

Looks great, that plastic welding really worked out well. Can't wait for some more progress.

[@FCAutos]

Great stuff guys. *Congrats!*

[@JohnMaiurro]

14:11 - When Pete isn't around to keep Dave in check

[@CibetLopez]

Nice that i found this! I have 2 Celicas, a 89 and 03. And i have a 81 1.8 wagon

[@pFbSpecV]

Out of all my channels I watch this video is one of my favorites!! Very detailed and you make it seemed so easy!! Well worth the $1200 savings doing it yourself!

[@gordiefrench5342]

fantastic idea and i just bought a plastic weld kit thank you for the awesome video

[@brianrobinson9979]

Dave's getting a little Looney during this quarantine time 😅 One of your funniest videos in a while. Loved it. Surprised that you couldn't find a aftermarket dash for a decent price though

[@Mach1bud]

You guys located in Canada? Because I swear, every good car guy/diy channel is in Canada. Every, single, one.

[@Triplenickelmotorsports]

Thanks for getting us some Celica videos up during this time in the world when we are stuck at home.

[@zzzz_josh]

Good on you for giving it a go looks awesome man

[@jonteske4267]

That generation of Celicas had this problem. In 1984 I bought a 1978 (same basic body) Celica for my son and daughter to take to college (cheaper than airfare, Maryland to Wisconsin) I looked at a half dozen Celicas and every one had this problem. I also had a 1980 Celica and it did not have the problem. I used the cap method. Over the years between my wife and me, I had 10 Celicas. BTW in the US they are called CELL i ka. Sorry they stopped making them. All mine were 5 speed manuals. I had to give up on them when a shoulder injury and surgery prevented me from two handed driving until I had six months of physical therapy. I still drive Toyotas.

[@jonteske4267]

Aha I see Connie is closer to my first Celica (a 74) not the 78 I bought for my kids for college.

[@arnoldaguirre8424]

I've been looking for a video like this for a while thanks

[@bobbyrios2k223]

Awesome job man, looks like new and you saved 1200! More money for other parts and tequila! Cheers!

[@blinkiben]

Ahhh Dave.. I miss doing videos for my celica. I really miss working on it.. Kinda want to do another one hahahaha! Your dash came out great! I used the expanda foam and no problems as yet. the suede over the top is holding up well and no deformation yet.

[@speedacademy]

Great to hear your dash is holding up well so far! I didn’t realize you used the expanding foam method. Good to know I wasn’t completely nuts thinking that could work 👍🏼

[@SilverScarletSpider]

This is good honest work.

[@JMFRO92]

Inspired me to pull my dash cap off and fix it the right way thanks!

[@seancarvalho6518]

Shout out to Devin at Uneek Upholstery, he reupholstered my cafe racer seat and did an exceptional job!

[@timmy26]

Dave's editing in those little clips never disappoints.

[@vettepicking]

They make 2 part epoxy foam now. A lot stronger and more flexible

[@electrifythe75cvccwagon10]

Awesome, thanks! I will have to do the same thing to my 75 Civic.

[@andrewcowden9704]

Was thinking, Dave is a YT'er you'd like to have a beer or case with. Then he breaks out the dance moves...

[@smokedawg8764]

Thanks. I'm gonna remove the dash on my 95 eclipse gsx. Has like a 2 foot gash in it. Gonna try this before I resort to buying a new dash

[@dadstoygarage1878]

Great work!

[@dadstoygarage1878]

Just did some por15 my self

[@speedacademy]

Did you get any on your skin? 😆

[@dadstoygarage1878]

Speed Academy yup and the floor which is where it is staying 😜

[@JyveKilla]

I saw a photo recently a photo of a cast iron engine block that was painted in VHT engine enamel and the colour was "cast iron silver". it looked really good, check it out.

[@speedacademydave]

Cool, thanks, will check that out!

[@TankRust]

Looks great Dave. I’ll have to say I was slightly disappointed at the total lack of breakdancing in this video. When you transitioned to your home garage my outlook improved, the tantalizing possibility of a large piece of cardboard taped to the floor of a spare garage stall lifting my spirits. Alas, it was not meant to be. I’ll look forward to your next video, and the chance we will get to see DP throw down a windmill or an air flare in some well worn parachute pants with zippers stretched to the breaking point.

[@speedacademy]

Lol I will bust out the worm and see about some MC Hammer moves next time 😂

[@zeroswings2]

i just gotta know which video that was with the expanding foam erupting out of the barrel...

[@speedacademydave]

zeroswings2 it’s on David Dobrik’s channel.

[@fiercenet]

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[@rthomp03]

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[@joyace9674]

That’s a great job👍

[@trollbane66]

Never thought of using a plastic welder for this. I go get a Bondo fiberglass resin and mesh tape. Hard as a brick, but it is strong.

[@charlesshamseldin9555]

Nice work!

[@PeaceSTAR253]

I remember the instructions of those dash covers say not to go overboard on adhesive. It needs to be able to flex.

[@MTrefry2]

That looks like a lot better quality dash cap than the one I bought in like 2006 from eBay. Had a 1986 McLaren Capri with a ratted out dash and the cap wasn't exactly a perfect fit to say the least. Lll

[@Serafiniush1]

what is this video from 3:23 ?

[@kevindelavega8713]

For real What Video is That!?

[@minnionator]

Nice shirt! From my homies at ShaDynasty

[@takeshiacrowder713]

Hi 3% ladies here... my husband is restoring his 75 Celica... I am always excited to see new videos. Cant wait to get into that thing once its driveable! He is using acrylic to strengthen his center console. Any tips? What do you guys suggest? Anyone have some parts? Looking for fathers day gifts lol

[@daynerampersad8968]

DP repair the oe dash and bond the the plastic dash cap to it, after which you can either flock it or suede wrapit

[@PBROWDER111]

Can somebody please explain the Cee-LEAK-ah ?? Thanks for the helpful video.

[@klav07]

14:40 Lol! Spring clamps, c-clamps, tonneau cover clamp, clamp on wrench. Woodworkers problem of 'you can never have enough clamps'

[@speedacademy]

Hah! Your clamp knowledge is extensive! 😆

[@kevindelavega8713]

3:23 what video is that from?

[@01FozzyS]

Next vlog: DP's kids burning the house down.

[@ArchangelJuicy]

Maybe some carbon fiber fenders and rear ducktail spoiler possibly?

[@gsh3159]

If I was your wife I'd be more concerned about the dancing than the beach towel 😄

[@fredramsey8965]

Where did yall get the music on this one? Some funky glitch hop, sounds nice!

[@speedacademy]

All our music is from artlist.io (royalty free music service).

[@bigmattolly4910]

Hey Dave nice work Something interesting for you to look at. CT's garage about 35 seconds in on his vapour blasting episode. I herd this and was like hmm I know that sound Wonder if the dash fits back in the car now ??

[@26b]

sweet shirt DP!

[@supdus]

would love to see what you could do to make a track ready less desirable late 80's car..... see if you can make it cool

[@philm.1045]

👍🏻 for the danse moves... lol

[@joewilder]

Wan't wait to see this. I'll be surprised if it works.

[@thisquietplace]

Unless you are using a cap, I know that a lot of people recommend fiberglass to avoid the cracks to reappear after the dash has been sitting in the sun again, but I've never heard the plastic welding being recommended before, interesting, I hope it holds up

[@iDayVids]

Håvard Johansen anddd hes using a cap

[@MrRubbish05]

I wonder if this will work on s13 crack dash? Has anyone tried this before on there s13?

[@mtwata]

Great video, very informative! What's the material of that strap you glued to the back of the dashboard with the PL adhesive please? Is that metal? I might have to do something similar to mine and I'm not sure there is anything like that, so I'll have to make my own strap lol. Thanks!

[@SuperGamer556]

May also help to drill the end of the crack so it doesnt continue cracking down the road.

[@jakethesnake1503]

I still have my SCC, Modified in plastic covers... Hey Dave you interested? Ive got two bins full.

[@KatiesGarage]

One of the 3% Celica ladies here!

[@Was-here2]

What's a sealeeca?

[@curtisbeef]

I like how he said Celica both ways in the first 5 seconds ;P

[@jpwilliams5264]

12:10 Dave puts on his smooth jazz radio voice. Instant panty dropper!

[@henryford7305]

Where did you get the ShadyNasty shirt???

[@speedacademy]

speedhero.myshopify.com/collections/all/products/shadynasty-70s-forever-t-shirt

[@randol160]

What's that expanding foam video?

[@speedacademy]

David Dobrik’s channel

[@oveidasinclair982]

That is unusual to see a dash pad in that bad of condition for Canada, down in the southern states you see that all the time because of the high heat and UV exposure. On my 89 Supra when my dad purchased it 6 years ago the dash pad was in real bad shape, he found one in Organ at a salvage yard for $180 US and about $90 us for shipping.

[@_lesnak]

You don't need to look at magazines anymore, Dave. There's the internet *smirk*

[@aceshigh2079]

I remember back in the day when nothing but Puerto Ricans drove these cars and hook them up back in the days now you only see a couple of them around tucked away and them Puerto Ricans are not giving them up for nothing lol. But now everybody wants to own them and tune them up we've been doing this jdm tuning cars for years lol

[@furikuri005]

Cabin fever appears to be setting in...

[@CancelledMcCree]

DON’T BRING ME DOWN BY ELO?! Nice :)

[@codyheizler7294]

Hahah the ending was great

[@petercook5578]

Thanks for this. Gotta do the same on my 78 corolla coupe. So far I've just put a carpet mat over the crack.

[@ScottMerrihew]

YES WE CAN

[@RobertKohut]

Nice!! Looks great... :-)

[@RegularFootisChris]

A shout out to the 3% Ladies in Tha House!

[@mikecorleone6797]

Fillin some cracks.. I literally told her that earlier today

[@lukajankovic109]

Same music that Driftworks uses in their vlogs :D

[@abadibi]

11:06 why were you so disappointed when u said that lol

[@syloluon4969]

You guys notice that old radio in the back 😂

[@OriginalRangsta12]

Hows the Subi going Dave, saw the bonnet open, everything good?

[@speedacademydave]

Reilly yup just doing an oil change 👍🏼

[@joewilder]

Seems like you could have one 3D printed.

[@ElectricGorilla85]

Is that shirt an Always Sunny reference?

[@speedacademy]

No, it’s a drift team out of the Pacific NW with a couple of badass 1st gen Celicas and some other rad 70s Toyota’s

[@ElectricGorilla85]

@@speedacademy oh, sweet! What a cool coincidence. Shady Nasty? Lol no, sha-dynasty

[@DanTheManIOM]

foam explosion ! LOL

[@drenon8825]

Nice job Dave! Next time enjoy the tequila on-screen! Cheers!

[@EslayerTM]

you look like binging with babish if he was into cars

[@75randomdan75]

Did you drink the whole bottle? :P

[@leebutler9239]

@ 3.25 ha ha 😂 😂😂 👍

[@mehsan2232]

I think you should go for carbon fiber on this dash