Dash fix and Switcheroo with the Infamous Aussie Ford

[RobFresh2SVTs]

So I made an attempt to take out a dash with my brother in law and did not get far. I then was lucky enough to get the wizard involved and we did a lot more then just switch some dashes out.

We decided to fix both dashes which was by far the biggest job i had done with an svt. I DEFINITELY COULD NOT HAVE DONE THIS AT ALL WITHOUT BOB.

We started off by taking out all bolts and unplug just about everything.

After pulling out the dash we noticed a lot of the vinyl pieces were loose. Pretty much everything was flopping in the wind.

So Bob's Idea was to heat up pieces of vinyl with a heat gun. After getting them hot enough we would then use little chunks of wood and clamps to keep them in the positions that we wanted.

 

[RobFresh2SVTs]

After things took shape we then used a vinyl rubber adhesive to glue everything together.


And we repeated the process.

 

[RobFresh2SVTs]

We did this to 2 dashes one of them he added some extra pins and wires for me to eventually have heated mirrors and some other little lights and such the guy is a stud.
Here are some finished pictures.





The second dash was a little more challenging but you can't tell know they both look great.

Bob you are the friendliest most helpful guy I have ever come across just a stand up guy thanks for all the work you put into my vehicles. I do appreciate it tremendously. I could not have done it with out you. I am forever grateful. I am proud to have started a friendship with you.

Rob

 

[shotwell]

One thing for sure...Aussie Ford is a madman!

He is a really good guy. I try to be helpful but he puts me to shame!

He even helped me with my old Chevy the other day...Thanks Aussie!

 

[blu_fuz]

Wow man, that's great. Aussie, nice work helping him out with that. Changing dashes aren't fun but fixing them and swap, YIKES .

 

[Aussie Ford]

Thanks for the kind words Rob, you did quite a bit of it yourself.


And BTW out on 111th & Foster at the JY there is a 96 black tour that has heated mirrors that would be perfect for your next project..... :laugh:

AF

 

[RobFresh2SVTs]

Cool Bud I will check it out soon.

 

[DDV]

AUSSIE IS THE MAN

For sure!

 

[98.5 svt]

i wish i would have rememberd to call him up cuz i just sent my parts car to scrap and it had a perfect dash color mnb and i just couldnt find the last bolts to get the sucker out! so i had to let it go

 

[GrooveNerd]

Awesome! I need to re-glue parts of my dash -- hopefully while it's still in the car.

 

[Aussie Ford]

Marty, when you get some time, I suggest you call me and we can see what we can do. :laugh:

AF