New-to-240z Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 Hey guys, I'm finally going to be putting on my dash cap and wanted to know if anyone had the time to help me out with putting it on. I live in Orange,CA and have a garage to work on it in. I can get some pizza and a few beers to whoever can help. I find things always go smoother with pizza and beers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Seems like a good deal to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New-to-240z Posted May 15, 2009 Author Share Posted May 15, 2009 yeah I know right!! I'm amazed that no-one is down to do this! I also just got a Momo steering wheel too, but I'm sure I can do that one myself. I'm just looking for an extra pair of hands to help out for the cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The love of JDM Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Id offer to help but Im on the other side of the Country Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titus_RacerX Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Pay airfare and lodging and I'm there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsun723 Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I'm right down the street from ya! I've never done a dash cap before tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 damn man, now i'm ordering pizza after reading this post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizardBlack Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 LOL, I will order pizza and break out the beers. I guess I am joining your cheering section. I'm in Ohio so I can't help you directly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New-to-240z Posted May 16, 2009 Author Share Posted May 16, 2009 @TheLoveofJDM : HAHA, well thanx for the offer. @Titus : Hey, southwest airlines is doing their $49 deal right now!! You never know man! @Datsun723 : Are u being serious? Cause u live in temecula! If you're down I'm down! If this ever does happen, I'll be sure to add some pics up and kinda write a how-to. Should be too much work . . . I'm hoping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsun723 Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Well I actually go to school at chapman so i'm right in orange haha. when are you doing this because i'm smack dab in the middle of finals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New-to-240z Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 I'm prob looking to do this sometime next week or the week after that. It'll be on a sat so if something comes up, we have the time to work on it. I actually live in Mission Viejo, but My family lives in orange and I am always welcome to borrow the garage for a day. I'll let you know what's up when I get the chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proxlamus© Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 is it really that difficult? Test fit dash cap, do minor trim with sandpaper or scissors if needed Clean original dash from dirt and oil Apply adhesive Apply dash cap Put some books or heavy weights on the dash till the adhesive dries problem solved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsun723 Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 I'm prob looking to do this sometime next week or the week after that. It'll be on a sat so if something comes up, we have the time to work on it. I actually live in Mission Viejo, but My family lives in orange and I am always welcome to borrow the garage for a day. I'll let you know what's up when I get the chance. Alrighty. I'm back down in Temecula from the 22-29 but after that I'm back in Orange and I have some other car oriented friends that I'm sure wouldn't mind helping as well. Just pm me when you want to do this and I'm down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New-to-240z Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 is it really that difficult? Test fit dash cap, do minor trim with sandpaper or scissors if needed Clean original dash from dirt and oil Apply adhesive Apply dash cap Put some books or heavy weights on the dash till the adhesive dries problem solved It isn't a big deal, but having an extra pair of hands will really help out. Plus, I was hoping that someone had been through this before and could just offer advice. But, it shouldn't be too big of a problem. Plus, its always fun to get together with people who love these cars. I've found the owners of Z's are almost always people I can relate to, and enjoy hanging out with. OOooOOooHHHhh, this is going to look soo nice after I install the new seats and the Momo steering wheel! This car is getting sexier and sexier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New-to-240z Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 Alrighty. I'm back down in Temecula from the 22-29 but after that I'm back in Orange and I have some other car oriented friends that I'm sure wouldn't mind helping as well. Just pm me when you want to do this and I'm down. Will do. I'm going to try doing all the pre-work myself on my off days/free time. My dash is pretty bad, it has about 4 cracks that are almost 3 inches long and about half an inch wide!!! I hate the sun out here in CA:evil:, but I love the fact that my car has ALMOST NO RUST!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsun723 Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Agreed. Sun=evil entity that destroys cars dashes. Haha. I'm just lazy and covered mine with the soft carpet dash mat. I kinda like it and there's no glare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexter72 Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 I didn't use the supplied glue for my install, I got a box of velcro from Home depot and used that to mount my dash. I just cut up the strips a little smaller and stuck it on. It still is holding 4 years later. I razored off the high edges of the cracked dash and cleaned everything up before the install. Plus if i had to take it off I just need to clean the old velcro glue off and add new velcro. Just a tip if you wanted to mount the cap another way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New-to-240z Posted May 19, 2009 Author Share Posted May 19, 2009 I didn't use the supplied glue for my install, I got a box of velcro from Home depot and used that to mount my dash. I just cut up the strips a little smaller and stuck it on. It still is holding 4 years later. I razored off the high edges of the cracked dash and cleaned everything up before the install. Plus if i had to take it off I just need to clean the old velcro glue off and add new velcro. Just a tip if you wanted to mount the cap another way Thanx for the heads up. I'm sure that will be a direction I may go. I just found out tho that my dash is a 72 and not a 73!@!@ So I have to go and pickup a replacement dash cap now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsun723 Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 You ever get the dashcap installed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New-to-240z Posted December 17, 2009 Author Share Posted December 17, 2009 Yes sir I did. I got some clipers from home depot, and during the hot months, I left them on the dash with the glove box open and it formed pretty well to my dash. I will say . . . not perfectly, as there are gaps here and there. But for the most part it turned out allright. I haven't glued anything down yet, as I am still up in the air on what I am planning on doing. I'm getting my car painted soon, and putting in some Evo 8 seats as well. So, I'm just making sure I'm not going further and replacing the entire dash as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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