1968 - Dash pad options?

[classicsguy]

What is the best dash pad option for the 1968 GT/CS? Are there any good reproductions out there or is better to wait and try to get an NOS?
Thanks for opinions!!

[limelyt]

I have tryed the aftemarket ones and ended up removing them and painting the orginal one, they look and fit so much better.

[franklinair]

I haven't heard too much good about the aftermarket dashpads: one mfr is reportedly having too coarse of a grain, but fits OK. The other has a better grain appearance, but doesn't fit worth a hoot.

Neil

[classicsguy]

Neil that's what I have read too. Someone mentioned that Scott Drake has a good reproduction,maybe he can chime in here.

[dalorzo_f]

Drake gets good press, but unfortunately the pattern is not correct for the 68's, I gather the OEM tooling was lost.

The one I used, I forget which manufacturer, maybe Dashes Direct?, is a real rubbery/gummy--bear type thing which I'm not real happy with. I can accept the stitching looking "off" if the general material look and feel is closer to OEM...

[Ruppstang]

I have not seen a reproduction that I would not take at least 1 point off for the heavy grain, stiching or shape. I looked for two years for a red NOS or a good original. I finelly used a black original and dyed it red. That is what I would recomend. Black and blue originals seem to be a bit easier to find. Marty

[classicsguy]

Marty: So I am in luck..mine is black. Will wait for a good original then.....thanks for all the advices!!