How I fixed my cracked dash in my 82 Rolla Wagon

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Re: How I fixed my cracked dash in my 82 Rolla Wagon

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Crazy, this is my post! From way back on old 3TC garage.

Anyway, bad news is guys the fix didn't last. The flexible bondo and dash expand/contract at different rates, along with fact that the old foam continued to crack in spots. It did look great for about a year, then got a couple cracks a year since.

BOBLOOK, any chance you have my old build thread archived too? Called "3TC Wagon with Fresh New Look" or something? Anyway, I need to make another for the EcoTec swap I did a couple years back.

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-J
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Re: How I fixed my cracked dash in my 82 Rolla Wagon

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rolla_rage wrote: BOBLOOK, any chance you have my old build thread archived too? Called "3TC Wagon with Fresh New Look" or something? Anyway, I need to make another for the EcoTec swap I did a couple years back.

Thanks,
-J

i can check if i can find it thanks
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Re: How I fixed my cracked dash in my 82 Rolla Wagon

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rolla_rage wrote: Called "3TC Wagon with Fresh New Look" or something?
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Re: How I fixed my cracked dash in my 82 Rolla Wagon

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Yeah, that's it! Is it still available? I had some decent pics, info, etc on there.

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J
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Re: How I fixed my cracked dash in my 82 Rolla Wagon

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rolla_rage wrote:Yeah, that's it! Is it still available? I had some decent pics, info, etc on there.

Thanks,
J

The write up i can go true it and post them ! The pictures are still in your http://s116.photobucket.com/user/piston ... la%20Wagon account !
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Re: How I fixed my cracked dash in my 82 Rolla Wagon

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Just wanted to post an update. I ended up having a local shop, Alameda Auto Upholstery (510) 523-7551, recover my dash and I'm really happy with it! Even filled in the useless "tray" on the passenger side. Been holding up great for about 6 months so far.

Jose, who is also a an import wagon enthusiast - has a clean Datsun - wrapped the wheel and also the custom console I built. The results:
TE72 Recovered Dash and Wheel.jpg
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TE72 Custom Center Console.jpg
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