Leather dash top
9/8/10, 01:27 PM
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Leather dash top
Hey guys and gals
Is it possible to retro fit the leather dash top, y'know, the one from the Premier trim option. Any idea where to get them?
Cheers
Paul
Is it possible to retro fit the leather dash top, y'know, the one from the Premier trim option. Any idea where to get them?
Cheers
Paul
9/8/10, 03:17 PM
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The entire dashtop is attached to the dash before the entire dash is installed in the vehicle. From Ford it is sold as an entire dash assembly and it is prohibitively expensive. There is no way to remove the dash top without removing the entire dash.
The guy that does the leather e-brake boots has been interested in making a retro-fit leather cover for some time but he has been concerned about designing it so that it will attach properly and have a finished look near the side defroster vents.
The guy that does the leather e-brake boots has been interested in making a retro-fit leather cover for some time but he has been concerned about designing it so that it will attach properly and have a finished look near the side defroster vents.
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9/8/10, 05:02 PM
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9/8/10, 06:33 PM
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nope. It was also on GT's with premier interior trim packages. I have it on my 07. And its vinyl not leather. No Mustang is leather.
It was factory equipment on the Shelby GT500 and no other models. The entire dashtop is attached to the dash before the entire dash is installed in the vehicle. From Ford it is sold as an entire dash assembly and it is prohibitively expensive. There is no way to remove the dash top without removing the entire dash.
The guy that does the leather e-brake boots has been interested in making a retro-fit leather cover for some time but he has been concerned about designing it so that it will attach properly and have a finished look near the side defroster vents.
The guy that does the leather e-brake boots has been interested in making a retro-fit leather cover for some time but he has been concerned about designing it so that it will attach properly and have a finished look near the side defroster vents.
9/8/10, 07:08 PM
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Good luck Twin, I've always liked it in my '08 GT. Maybe find an automotive shop that does custom interior work and ask them to fab something up? Shouldn't be too hard for an experienced shop....
That stuff is vinyl... but it's pretty stout material and manages to look and feel the part. If you get it done custom, don't get any padding. And make sure to post pics!
That stuff is vinyl... but it's pretty stout material and manages to look and feel the part. If you get it done custom, don't get any padding. And make sure to post pics!
9/9/10, 11:01 AM
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Thanks for all the replies 
To be honest, if it means the dash coming out, I'll pass. I'm not keen on introducing any squeaks or rattles.....I'm lucky as mines only has a couple of intermittent ones. It was just an idea to make the interior a little more classy, but I'm happy with it as is.
To be honest, if it means the dash coming out, I'll pass. I'm not keen on introducing any squeaks or rattles.....I'm lucky as mines only has a couple of intermittent ones. It was just an idea to make the interior a little more classy, but I'm happy with it as is.
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9/9/10, 10:11 PM
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Thanks for all the replies
To be honest, if it means the dash coming out, I'll pass. I'm not keen on introducing any squeaks or rattles.....I'm lucky as mines only has a couple of intermittent ones. It was just an idea to make the interior a little more classy, but I'm happy with it as is.
To be honest, if it means the dash coming out, I'll pass. I'm not keen on introducing any squeaks or rattles.....I'm lucky as mines only has a couple of intermittent ones. It was just an idea to make the interior a little more classy, but I'm happy with it as is.
9/10/10, 12:07 PM
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I bought a couple of them on ebay. One of them is a little banged up, the other one is in perfect condition. I'm going to take the one that is banged up and get it wrapped again by a car upolstery shop, and the one I'm removing, same deal. Although I'm planning on selling my 07 GT, I'm actively looking for a Parnelli Jones, which should have a NICE leather stiched dash
9/10/10, 03:57 PM
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I bought a couple of them on ebay. One of them is a little banged up, the other one is in perfect condition. I'm going to take the one that is banged up and get it wrapped again by a car upolstery shop, and the one I'm removing, same deal. Although I'm planning on selling my 07 GT, I'm actively looking for a Parnelli Jones, which should have a NICE leather stiched dash
9/13/10, 01:02 PM
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The one with the scratches on was less than 100. The other one is in perfect condition, a little more expensive (and that's the one that will go in my next car). Once that's installed I'll be selling the 2 dashes I'm gonna have left over, and they'll be wrapped exactly like Ford did it. Last time I checked with some ford parts sales people, the best price I could get on that was close to $1,500 (most expensive I found it for was $2K, just for the dash). I'll be selling my 2 for around $500-600 a piece.
9/13/10, 02:06 PM
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Ill be doing this swap eventually with a complete dash i will be getting out of a wrecked gt500 :-).. Probably gunna be a pain, but its completes my FULL GT500 Interior Swap!
9/14/10, 09:27 AM
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As soon as the weather get a little cool, my dash rattles. I've been putting off dealing with this but I think the time is coming. Its too annoying. And I agree, the main culprit is the base of the dash top right near the windshield.
10/6/10, 10:36 AM
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I know! But mine is going to have it... here's my original post:
I bought a couple of them on ebay. One of them is a little banged up, the other one is in perfect condition... I'm actively looking for a Parnelli Jones, which should have a NICE leather stiched dash (I'm going to be installing it, I'm not saying it comes with the car).
I bought a couple of them on ebay. One of them is a little banged up, the other one is in perfect condition... I'm actively looking for a Parnelli Jones, which should have a NICE leather stiched dash (I'm going to be installing it, I'm not saying it comes with the car).