bb1970 Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I have looked for almost 2 years for a dash pad for my '65. I pulled the trigger on a used pad on Ebay. I spent almost $250 for it. But I'm happy. I had my doubts on the shipping without it getting damaged. But the seller packed it very well. If you all are hunting Riv parts on Ebay check this guy out bestoffercounts. I just had to someone how thrilled I am to get a good dash pad. My wife really didn't give a damn. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob J Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I have looked for almost 2 years for a dash pad for my '65. I pulled the trigger on a used pad on Ebay. I spent almost $250 for it. But I'm happy. I had my doubts on the shipping without it getting damaged. But the seller packed it very well. If you all are hunting Riv parts on Ebay check this guy out bestoffercounts. I just had to someone how thrilled I am to get a good dash pad. My wife really didn't give a damn. BillI give a damn, but, no pics, DIDN'T happen!!! Those are the rules! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest onedesertdog Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Wow, 2 years:eek:. Great he packaged it good.I was noticing mine on the 65 is seriously needing replaced or redone.Also that thingy behind the back seats, what ever goes there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bb1970 Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 I give a damn, but, no pics, DIDN'T happen!!! Those are the rules!Ha. Here's a link to the listing. eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZRIV Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 $244 INCLUDING shipping. You got a heck of a deal. Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest REX STALLION Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Do the dash pads for `63-`65 interchange? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 There is a '63 and a '64 dash panel on Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market right now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Rex,NO, the pads do not exhchange. The 63 has only a defroster vent whereas the 64/65 has the radio speaker grill AND the defroster vent. Be very cautioous of any seller when he/she says "fits 63/64/65" For example - the console tops for each year are unique. Different placement of HVAC controls and different shifter quadrants. Some parts of each are interchangeable, but not complete units. All three year shifters are different too.Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kinmann Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 You got a great deal! I was thinking about buying that but it is not a true '63. The guy you bought it from is James. He is a great guy and has lots of Riv parts. Ive dealt with him several times and he is true to his word. Always truthful about the condition, shipping, etc!Great find! Glad ya got one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bb1970 Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 I'm going to dye the dash pad Sat. The pad is black. I have saddle interior. I always thought the stock brown pad in the car now looks out of place. It is much darker than the saddle color of the interior. Do you think it would look better dyed a saddle color to match the rest of the interior? Or darker as it is now. Keep in mind My car isn't a stock exterior color. So I really don't care about originality too much. I just want it to look good. Opinions please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 (edited) In my opinion, it can either match or compliment the seats. I think that as long as it's the same color as the package tray it will look good. This car has black carpets, that probably helps.Here's a picture of a a chopped '65 that was at the ROA event in Galena in '65 that shows saddle interior with a black dash. I threw in the pictue of the trunk and matching golf bag for grins.Ed Edited February 4, 2012 by RivNut (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bb1970 Posted February 4, 2012 Author Share Posted February 4, 2012 Wow. I really like that trunk. Cool idea with that speaker grill. I like the wood inserts in the first pic too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitewatersky Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Wow. I really like that trunk. Cool idea with that speaker grill. I like the wood inserts in the first pic too.hear hear.that grille in the boot looks cool !nice interior.... very nice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rsmalling Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 (edited) congrats on the dash pad! wife's just dont get it..........LoL! rob Edited February 9, 2012 by rsmalling (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bb1970 Posted February 25, 2012 Author Share Posted February 25, 2012 I finally dyed the dash pad. And put it in. The color is real close to original. Lots of prep and still fought fish-eye. I really cleaned the thing. I used soap and water, wax and grease remover (several times), and even laquer thinner. I sprayed adhesion promoter first. And several light coats of color. Then the first wet coat I put on I got a little fisheye in a couple of spots. I was able to mist the areas and hide it. It looks SO much better than the old one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bb1970 Posted February 25, 2012 Author Share Posted February 25, 2012 This will be my next project. I want my trunk to look like this!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rsmalling Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 hey BB, your Dash looks and interior look awesome man! Paint came out real fine.Yeah I like my trunk man! I wont put anything in it either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitewatersky Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 (edited) nice ! looks really cool. red and saddle is a good combo. Edited February 26, 2012 by whitewatersky (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bb1970 Posted February 26, 2012 Author Share Posted February 26, 2012 nice ! looks really cool. red and saddle is a good combo.Thanks. It looks red in the pic. But it is really orange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitewatersky Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 woah ! even BETTER ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rsmalling Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Sharp Rivi BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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