C1 - 1959 Dash Pad Question

[Brad K.]

I'm currently in the process of installing a new dash pad on my '59. I took the old one off so long ago that I can't recall how the dash pad vinyl is cut around the SS end caps. And I didn't take a picture of it! Question: Does anyone have a picture that I can refer to? I like to see what the entire end part of the dash looks like with the door open and what the cut looks like all the way from top to bottom.
Thanks much!!
Brad

[Tom B.]

Re: C1 - 1959 Dash Pad Question

On mine it looks like the pad was just cut along the edge of the end cap but not too perfectly. It's close at the top and has a little vinyl showing towards the bottom. Send me your email and I'll reply and attach a couple digitals. My pad is a little deteriorated at the bottom but I think you can see what you need. My end caps have never been off.

Tom

[Larry P.]

Sorry

I feel your frustration. Such a simple question and no answers! Sometimes I think the questions are so simple that those with the answer figure that it's not worthy of an answer. If we don't know, we don't know! I have the need for the same answer on my 60. I can tell you that if it is an AK dash pad you will need to cut some of the backing out before it will fit. The area of the gauge cluster and the insert on the right side will need the foam cut away before it will fit.
Measure and then measure and then check and then cut conservativly and then measure again.
Larry

[Larry P.]

Tom answered while I was whining, Thankyou *NM*