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  • #1

    Stude dash crack

    We've all seen them.....the famous Studebaker dash crack on the lower left hand corner of the radio speaker. Tried fixing it myself with an after-market vinyl repair kit - not good. Couldn't stand looking at it. Found a local craftsman. Results attached. Very pleased with the results.

    David Daoust
    Stratham, NH
    '64 Daytona conv
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    David Daoust
    Stratham, NH
    '64 Daytona convertible
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  • #2
    Wow, came out pretty nice!
    Paul
    Winston-Salem, NC
    Visit The Studebaker Skytop Registry website at: www.studebakerskytop.com
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    • #3
      Wish that guy was close to me. Really a great looking fix.
      Nick

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      • #4
        I agree! He did you proud! Great job!
        My dash was toast and I was lucky enough to find an uncracked used dash. Spent a day or two to replace entire dash but looks so much better.
        sigpic1957 Packard Clipper Country Sedan

        "There's nothing stronger than the heart of a volunteer"
        Lt. Col. Jimmy Doolittle
        "I have a great memory for forgetting things" Number 1 son, Lee Chan

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        • #5
          There's a mobile franchise called Fibrenew that repairs vinyl, leather, plastic, etc. at your site. Ultimate results will, of course, depend on the training, experience and determination of your local franchisee, but I have seen some results that are undetectable.

          fibrenew reviews - Google Search
          https://www.google.com/search?q=fibrenew+reviews&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8
          Brad Johnson,
          SDC since 1975, ASC since 1990
          Pine Grove Mills, Pa.
          '33 Rockne 10, '51 Commander Starlight. '53 Commander Starlight
          '56 Sky Hawk in process

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          • #6
            So David, what is that guy's real job who did the dash repair? Upholstery Shop or what?
            StudeRich
            Second Generation Stude Driver,
            Proud '54 Starliner Owner
            SDC Member Since 1967

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            • #7
              Another "ahead of its time" Studebaker feature. The cracking dash. Only...they only cracked...my Dodge Ram dash is caving in.
              John Clary
              Greer, SC

              SDC member since 1975

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              • #8
                My son does repair on vinyl and leather as part of his auto detailing business. He just recently relocated from Virginia to Kennewick, WA. I don't know what product he uses.

                mjpdetailing.com
                American iron, real old school
                With two tone paint, it sure is cool

                Its got 8 cylinders and uses them all
                With an overdrive that just won't stall

                With a 4 barrel carb and dual exhausts
                With 4.23 gears it can really get lost

                Its got safety belts and I ain't scared
                The brakes are good and the tires are fair.

                Tried to sell her, but got no taker
                I"ll just keep driving my Studebaker

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                • #9
                  ALL body shops and dealers have vendors that do this kind of work. They can repair dash pads, door trim panels and seat cover (non-clothe). The prices are very reasonable. Check out your local dealership body shop and see if they'll share a name or two.
                  Tom - Bradenton, FL

                  1964 Studebaker Daytona - 289 4V, 4-Speed (Cost To Date: $2514.10)
                  1964 Studebaker Commander - 170 1V, 3-Speed w/OD

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                  • #10
                    Now THAT'S a nice job!
                    Rog
                    '59 Lark VI Regal Hardtop
                    Smithtown,NY
                    Recording Secretary, Long Island Studebaker Club

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by StudeRich View Post
                      So David, what is that guy's real job who did the dash repair? Upholstery Shop or what?

                      An interior outfit called Auto-One in Portsmouth, NH. John Carrigan. That is his real job.
                      David Daoust
                      Stratham, NH
                      '64 Daytona convertible

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