Well if you haven't read about my dash project let me fill you in. I'll try to make this short and sweet. My factory 88 GT Smoke gray dash was ehhh. So I decided to buy a NEW aftermarket. We after looking at the Late Model Resto site (the only one that has one yet) I bought one.
Read the AD:
If your Mustang interior is looking a little tired, you may think about replacing that worn or sagging factory dash pad. Mounting just like the factory Ford Mustang dash pad, this new reproduction uses a metal backing and three small tabs with nuts for a great factory style fit! Already molded in gray, it may be a close enough match to smoke gray, but if an exact match is nedded it can be painted to match Smoke gray, Titanium gray, or Opal gray using our vinyl spray dye.
The feel of this replacement Mustang dash pad is nice and solid but still soft just like the factory unit. Textured to match the factory instrument bezel dash area. If you are looking for a great replacement Mustang dash pad, this is the part you have been waiting for!
Well...I ordered gray..figured it could be right on or close or I'll paint it and if it gets scratched it will be gray underneath.. I got it. Moulded black, painted DARK DARK gray. I mean almost black. Well ok...I got this..but it wasn't prepped before they painted it and is flaking before install. So I call. Send pics. (oh and it has a slice in it where it was cut from mould incorrectly) They will refund but I have to pay to ship it back or exchange but I have to wait. Well, the other option was to order a black one (which is the color they mould it in) and prep it correctly and paint it smoke gray. I chose this option. So while this goes on I'm now out $200.00 until my first one reaches them. Well I get the new one and it is moulded in black. I prep it, paint it, and install it..I'm happy..THEN I try to install the center dash vent... it doesnt fit. I mean not even close. NOT EVEN CLOSE. Now I have a POS dash that I painted and am out for it and shipping.. can't get worse right? WRONG. I also bought a new cluster lens, mine had a small crack just below the trip reset..ORIGINAL FORD TOOLING IT SAYS.. Sure is. SAME CRACK !! Saw it as soon as I pulled it out. No more Late Model Restoration for me. I'm sticking with CJ Pony Parts.
Read the AD:
If your Mustang interior is looking a little tired, you may think about replacing that worn or sagging factory dash pad. Mounting just like the factory Ford Mustang dash pad, this new reproduction uses a metal backing and three small tabs with nuts for a great factory style fit! Already molded in gray, it may be a close enough match to smoke gray, but if an exact match is nedded it can be painted to match Smoke gray, Titanium gray, or Opal gray using our vinyl spray dye.
The feel of this replacement Mustang dash pad is nice and solid but still soft just like the factory unit. Textured to match the factory instrument bezel dash area. If you are looking for a great replacement Mustang dash pad, this is the part you have been waiting for!
Well...I ordered gray..figured it could be right on or close or I'll paint it and if it gets scratched it will be gray underneath.. I got it. Moulded black, painted DARK DARK gray. I mean almost black. Well ok...I got this..but it wasn't prepped before they painted it and is flaking before install. So I call. Send pics. (oh and it has a slice in it where it was cut from mould incorrectly) They will refund but I have to pay to ship it back or exchange but I have to wait. Well, the other option was to order a black one (which is the color they mould it in) and prep it correctly and paint it smoke gray. I chose this option. So while this goes on I'm now out $200.00 until my first one reaches them. Well I get the new one and it is moulded in black. I prep it, paint it, and install it..I'm happy..THEN I try to install the center dash vent... it doesnt fit. I mean not even close. NOT EVEN CLOSE. Now I have a POS dash that I painted and am out for it and shipping.. can't get worse right? WRONG. I also bought a new cluster lens, mine had a small crack just below the trip reset..ORIGINAL FORD TOOLING IT SAYS.. Sure is. SAME CRACK !! Saw it as soon as I pulled it out. No more Late Model Restoration for me. I'm sticking with CJ Pony Parts.